Water levels in main Rajarata tanks reach spill level

Continuous rains experienced in the north central province have resulted in water levels of irrigation tanks such as Nachchaduwa, Kalawewa, Rajanganaya, Angamuwa, Thuruwila, Maha Willachchiy

Residents protest destruction of Muthurajawela wetland

Residents of the area staged a protest yesterday in Ja- Ela town against the clearing and filling of 700 acres of the Muthurajawela wetland to construct a golf course and several other buildings.

For possessing counterfeit cigarettes Record fine of Rs.3.4Mn imposed on three suspects by Negombo Magistrate

Three men found guilty of possessing a large stock of smuggled cigarettes were imposed a record fine of Rs.3.4 million by the Negombo Magistrate recently. The three sus

B’deshi High Commissioner discusses need for FTA with SL

Newly appointed Bangladeshi High Commissioner Tareq Md Ariful Islam has discussed about the issues of enhancing bilateral trade, concluding bilateral Free Trade Agreements (FTA), enhancing shipping connectivity, signing of coastal shipping agreements, investment promotion, and cooperation in pharmaceutical sectors, a statement from the High Commission said. He discussed it when he met with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa after presenting credenti

Drafting of new Constitution;Panel to meet political parties No decision on 13th Amendment

A panel of experts appointed to draft a new Constitution is to meet political parties represented in Parliament to discuss

President underscores maritime cooperation with Bangladesh

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa told Bangladeshi High Commissioner Tareq Md. Ariful Islam that Sri Lanka intended to foster bilateral cooperation with regional countries including Bangladesh in identified areas, according to a stateme

Sri Lanka to be self sufficient in Turmeric by 2023

Sri Lanka which aims to be self-sufficient in turmeric by 2023 is well on the way to achieve this target as it is expected that the total crop will be 25,000 metric tons from the 2020 cultivation, Director Development Department of Agricul

Muthurajawela wetland unfit for development activity:Prof Senaratne

Senior Professor of the Faculty of Geological Studies in Peradeniya University Athula Senaratne has warned that any development activity in the Muthurajawela wetland would result in serious consequences affecting human life. He told th

Samagi Jana Balawegaya stages a silent demonstration

Samagi Jana Balawegaya staged a silent demonstration in front of the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau urging the gove

Portion of the ancient protective bund of the moat at the Dalada Maligawa collapses

With the torrential rains being experienced in Kandy a portion of the ancient protective bund of the moat surrounding the Sacred Dalada Maligawa had collapsed. A portion

Plans afoot to bring tourists to SL in isolation from locals: Army Chief

Report on benefit from tax revision on sugar called for Chairman CoPF

Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, instructed the Ministry of Finance official

Anura urges Govt. to arrange for repatriation of stranded Lankan migrant workers

National Peoples’ Power (NPP) Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday urged the Government to formulate a special mechanism to arrange for the urgent repatriation at concessionary rates Sri Lankan expatriates currently stranded ov

Govt. gives priority to only Ukrainian tourists:NPP

While claiming that Sri Lankan expatriates are in distress overseas unable to return to the country, Udayanga Weeratunge who had red notice issued against him, is engaged in bringing down tourists

Rathana Thera ready to help Govt; wants no Ministry

While claiming President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s victory was not his own, but an ideological victory against racism and Neo-liberalism, Ape Jana Bala Party MP Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera s

Visit of Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Jaishankar India, SL held discussion on bilateral issues: Dinesh Gunawardane

Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardane with his Indian counterpart, said to the media that the two sides discussed defence and security related matters, as well as the issues related to maritime and fisheries sectors, as littoral states of the Indian Ocean. Mr. Gunawardane said the two countries agreed to continue current momentum of coordinated and close dialogue in those a

Four arrested over abduction, murder of Buddhist Monk

Four suspects including a female have been arrested over the abduction and murder of a 65-year-old Buddhist monk at the Kodikanda Aranya Senasanaya in Thummodara, Hanwella. Police Sp

Experts’ Committee prohibits rock-blasting, quarrying activities

The 11- member expert committee that made a survey in the area, among other measures, has recommended to prohibit rock blasts, limestone and other quarrying activities of the surrounding

100th birth Anniversary commemoration of Kalasuri Arisen Ahubudu all island essay competition organised

A student of Colombo Royal College, Kaveen Siriwardene, won the first prize in the all island essay competition organis

Burial of dead bodies affected by CORONA virus Serious health hazards likely to emerge in the future

Professor Priyantha Yapa of the Agricultural Faculty in the Sabaragamuwa University said that the CORONA virus in dead bodies

Workers are seen busy with demolishing

Workers are seen busy with demolishing buildings and other constructions in the Manning Market area, in Pettah after the market was shifted to the Peliyagoda area.

Canada to declare “Tamil Genocide Week”: Suren Raghavan MP

Sri Lanka should engage in talks with Canadian Parliament to prevent the passing of a legislation to declare ‘Tamil Genocide Week ‘ which enables that country to teach students in 4,800 schools about the so called genocide of Tamils duri

Establishing of a State Media Centre Cabinet approval to establish NDMC

The cabinet has approved to establish a “National Development Media Centre” (NDMC) under the Ministry of Mass Media and Information, to disseminate what Cabinet spokesman and Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said ‘accurate info

Cabinet approval to obtain COVID vaccine through COVAX facility

The Cabinet on Monday approved the Health Ministry to enter into an agreement to receive the COVID- 19 Vaccines throug

No decision to appoint air force personnel as school teachers - Education Minister

The Ministry of Education has not made any decision to appoint air force personnel as school teachers at any point, Educat

SLT, Mobitel together enhance national ICT

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) and SLT Mobitel unveiled their unified brand identity on January 1, 2021 at SLT Headquarters forming a formidable force creating a lasting legacy as the national Information and Communications

More trains to operate from today: SLSMU

The Railways Department has decided to increase the number of train services operating on all lines with effect from today, the Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLSMU) said.

Welcome 2021 with positive attitudes, determination and absolute commitment

The dawn of the New Year motivates us to move towards a new meaningful height in life while providing opportunity to clearly understand the challenges we face at each passing moment, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said in his New Year message.

Welcome New Year with renewed strength and determination

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said the New Year is a hopeful time for all of us and we should welcome it with renewed strength and determination.

Biggest challenge to overcome Covid pandemic

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said the biggest challenge in the New Year is to overcome the COVID - 19 pandemic with determination.