Skeletal remains, Camouflaged materials discovered in Mullaitivu excavation

Further excavations at Kokkuthuduwai in Mullaitivu unearthed a host of skeletal remains and fragments of camouflaged materials believed to have been worn by women soldiers. The excavations were carried out under the supervision of Mullaitivu Acting Magistrate R. Pradeepan and Dr. Vasudeva, the Judicial Me

Multi-Day Fisheries SL seeks innocent passage via Indian territorial waters to enter Arabian Sea

India extended US $ 4 billion financial assistance during economic crisis

Sri Lanka Muslim Media Forum honours late journo Kamal Liyanarachchi

Sri Lanka Muslim Media Forum (SLMMF) at its 26th Annual General Meeting recently held in Colombo felicitated late veteran jo

Air Force to increase women wing to 30 percent – AF Commander

Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) is to increase its female strength to 30 percent in order to allow more women to serve in the force covering many areas including as pilots, newly appointed Air Force Commander Udeni Rajapaksa said yesterday.

Dry rations distributed among 200 low income families

Dry rations were distributed among 200 low income families at the Gangaramaya Temple yesterday with the patronage of the IOC Chairman Sujoy Choudhury and other officials and the Te

Justice Rohini Marasinghe and HC on election observer mission in Sierra Leon

Two eminent Sri Lankans joined the international election observer mission to observe and assess the conduct of the General Election in Sierra Leone on June 24, 2023, in which the country’s president, parliament, and other local representatives will be elected. Justice Rohini Marasinghe was part of the 11-member Commonwealth election observation mission headed by the former Vice President of the Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and High

President faces storm over “Aswesuma”

The programme drew widespread criticism from parties across the political divide

Golden Jubilee celebrations of Colombo Medical Faculty 1973 Batch

University of Colombo Medical Faculty batch of 1973, celebrated its Golden Anniversary with a gala dinner at Water’s Edge on 18th June 2023.This memorable event was attended by 100 batch mates and was a culmination of 5 other events. Namely a mini get together in Negombo in February. Two religious ceremonies in remembrance of those who departed, a donation of furniture of over Rs. 4 million to the Colombo Medical Faculty and a trip to Yala endin

Ali Sabry meets Chinese counterpart Two sides set to expand cooperation on BRI

Sri Lanka reassures adherence to one-China policy

Minister hiding real issue in SriLankan

Passengers who have booked their flights accommodated in nearby hotels

LTL Holdings provides financial support to “Suwa Seriya”

LTL Holdings is the leading engineering company in the Power Sector of Sri Lanka specialising in the offering of services along the value chain of the industry in Sri Lanka and to other countries across the globe. Its specialized services are in manufacturing of transformers & electrical switchgear, Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) and Operations of Power (O&M) Plants

SL battles rising crime rate as killings continue

With a dramatic surge in shooting and criminal incidents in recent months, the Police have increased secret operations to thwart criminal activities triggered by rivalry among underworld gangs.

Police probe senior police officer’s alleged clandestine affair

Police have initiated investigations regarding a clandestine relationship between a senior police officer in the Thanamalwila division and a woman suspected of drug trafficking and her involvement in a murder.

The statue of former Prime Minister the late D.S. Senanayake is garlanded on the occasion of his 112th birth anniversary in Colombo.

The statue of former Prime Minister the late D.S. Senanayake is garlanded on the occasion of his 112th birth anniversary in Colombo.

Celebrating International Yoga Day

The Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka had organized a Yoga demonstration at Independence Square, in Colombo on Saturday as the main event of a series of similar events that culminates on Wednesday

Air pollution triggered heart diseases visible in Sri Lanka : Expert

Air pollution has increased the risk of heart diseases in Sri Lanka like elsewhere in the world, a top cardiologist said

President joins to felicitate Master Shi Fa Zhao

President Ranil Wickremesinghe was present at a religious event at the Sri Dalada Maligawa Kandy, which was held to felicitate Master Shi Fa Zhao, the Chief abbot of the Golden Pagoda Temple, Singapore for his service to Buddhism. Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thera of Hunupitiya Gangarama Temple was also present.

SL goes on alert over Malaria threat

Threat is due to malaria vector Anopheles stephensi mosquito

MoU signed with Korean shipbuilding industry

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), the Sri Jinaratana Institute affiliated to the Gangaramaya Temple and Korean Cluelife institute to establish a training centre to train Sri Lankans for employment in the Korean shipbuilding industry. The MoU was signed in the presence of Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara. Pic by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Blessings invoked on Ven. Master Shi Fa Zhao Thera at Gangaramaya

An alms giving was held yesterday at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple to invoke blessings on Ven. Master Shi Fa Zhao Thera,

Sex education should be included in school curriculum: Diana

It is essential to include sex education in the school curriculum as a subject, State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage said in Parliament yesterday. “Children of today are not aware of real facts on sex. This is why they f

Value of a perch in Galle Fort increased to Rs 22 million

Over 100 buildings have been purchased by foreigners

Rs. 60 mn found from bank accounts of Saddharatane Thero - CID

The Criminal Investigation Department yesterday informed Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage that more than Rs. 60 million was found from the three bank accounts of Ven. Rajanganaye Saddharatane Thero, who is in the remand custody for making statements in a manner that could distrupt religious harmony. In a B report, the CID informed court that 12 bank accounts belonging to the suspect were

Susil bemoans belated use of drone technology

The use of modern drone technology can be used for the development of the agriculture sector in the country, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Kotte Ananda Sastralaya organises Bath Dansala for Poson

Kotte Ananda Sastralaya Vidyalaya teachers and old boys’ union organised a Bath Dansala to mark the Poson Poya, which was held at the school premises on Saturday. Picture shows school Principal M R K Priyashantha Maddumarala is being served at the dansala.

X-Press Pearl ship tragedy No Case, No Money, No Compensation

Several environmental organizations backed by the Socialist Youth Union (SYU) staged a protest outside the Ministry of Justice in Colo

It was not Dinesh but Nimal who caused delay of Ajahn Brahm Thera

Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva had left the VIP lounge with the airport official.The official had then forgetten to assist the Thera

Fuel Prices Revised

Sri Lanka seeks ‘Superstar’ Rajinikanth’s help to boost tourism

His presence will enhance cinema induced tourism as well as spiritual and wellness tourism

Separate court for tax-related cases: Minister

A systematic programme has been prepared to streamline the payment of taxes by eliminating the existing weaknesses and shortcomings in the current tax collection