Schoolgirls to receive vouchers for sanitary napkins after New Year

After the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year festivals, steps have been taken to provide vouchers to schoolgirls to buy sanitary napkins, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Windy Gunathilaka wins best song award for ’Ayo Sami’

Windy Gunathilaka, who sings the Sri Lankan Tamil song ’’Aiyo Sami’’, has won the award for the Best Sensational Song of the Year - 2023 at the 16th Edison Awards held in Chennai, South India.

New Women’s Hospital opened in Karapitiya

The German-Sri Lanka Friendship Women’s Hospital in Karapitiya, Galle, the largest maternity hospital in Sri Lanka and South Asia, was inaugurated by President Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning, the Presidential Media Division (PMD) said.

Non-appointment of Bribery Commission DG challenged in SC

The Commissioner General of Land, Bandula Jayasinghe yesterday challenged an indictment filed by the Bribery Commission against him on the premise that no Director General has been appointed thus far by the President.

Skin treatment meds flooding Sri Lankan market as cosmetics has serious health hazards: NMRA

The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) have made a startling recovery that recent flooding of unregistered skin treatment medicines found in the local market as cosmetics could have serious health hazards.

Heavy showers above 100 mm likely after 2 p.m. today

Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western, and Central Provinces of the island after 2 p.m. today, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Technical malfunction leaves lives of hundreds of children with cancer at risk

The prolonged breakdown of one of the linear accelerators at the Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama, which predominantly treats the pediatric patients has placed hundreds of lives at risk.

Central Bank delivers 50bps policy rates cut

The Central Bank yesterday resumed cuts by further reducing key policy rates by 50 basis points as inflation remains anchored.

Eyes on T20 World Cup as South Africa prepare for Sri Lanka series

South Africa Women are prepared to play six limited-overs games against Sri Lanka at home starting Wednesday.

Nine agreements signed on China-Sri Lanka cooperation

The signing of nine new agreements between China and Sri Lanka took place today under the patronage of Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.

No-faith motion on Speaker: Resolution to seek cost from opposition

An idea has been mooted by the ruling party to bring in a resolution to claim expenditure incurred for the three day debate on the no-faith motion which was brought against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, a government MP said.

Government vehicles run at Rs. 300 per km, costs additional Rs. 20 bn: Parliamentary Committee

Government vehicles which are running at a cost of Rs. 300 per kilometre can be run at a cost of 100 a research paper submitted to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Energy and Transport has revealed.

Sri Lanka addresses urgent need for gender-responsive climate policies

The Policy Dialogue on ’Sri Lankan Women and Girls in Climate Action’ held on March 26th at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo brought together key stakeholders to address the pressing need for gender-responsive climate policies in Sri Lanka.

Meethotamulla extortion case: Prasanna’s appeal against sentence fixed for inquiry

An appeal filed by Minister of Urban Development and Housing Prasanna Ranatunga challenging the Colombo High Court’s decision to impose a suspended imprisonment in connection with the Meethotamulla extortion case was today fixed for inquiry by the Court of Appeal.

Turkish Airlines increases flights from Istanbul to Colombo

Turkish Airlines announced a significant enhancement in its flight services with the addition of its sixth weekly flight between Istanbul and Colombo.

Baltimore bridge collapse not an intentional act: Homeland Security secretary

The Department of Homeland Security secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, said the Key Bridge collision does not appear to be an intentional act.

NFCO urges Power Ministry to repay electricity reconnection fees

The National Front of Civil Organizations (NFCO) today demanded that the Ministry of Power and Energy repay the fees collected as electricity reconnection charges.

Women’s Asia Cup 2024 to be held in Dambulla

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup 2024, scheduled to take place in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, from July 19th to July 28th, 2024.

Higher passenger and aircraft movements at airports

By the end of February 2024, Sri Lanka airports had recorded 1,602,417 international passenger movements and 8,946 international aircraft movements, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Pvt) Limited (AASL) Chairman Eng. Athula Galketiya said.

ANFREL seeks to monitor Presidential Election in October

The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) expressed its intent to observe the upcoming 2024 Sri Lankan Presidential Election during a meeting with the Elections Commission of Sri Lanka today, a statement from it said.

Shakib Al Hasan returns for second Test against Sri Lanka

Bangladesh make two changes to their 15-member squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Chattogram.

Special security measures in place for Good Friday, Easter Sunday

Special security measures have been implemented at churches across the country in view of the upcoming Good Friday and Easter Sunday, police said.

CB governor vows not to resign over salary increase

The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe today that he will not step down from the post of Governor due to the issues caused by the salary increase.

SLAF partners with Arthur C Clarke Institute for tech advancement

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has initiated a collaborative effort with the Arthur C Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies (ACCIMT) to acquire technical consultancy and cooperation, training, data sharing, joint Research & Development (R&D) collaboration and resource sharing.

Cabinet Paper to reduce electricity charges for Northern Province farmers

A Cabinet Paper will be submitted to reduce the electricity charges of farmers in the Northern Province who use electricity for agricultural purposes, Agriculture and Plantation Industries Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

Sirikotha doors open to SJBers including Harsha: Range Bandara

The doors of UNP headquarters Sirikotha are open at all times to all Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) members, UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara said today.

Approval granted for 70 MW Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant Installation Project

Cabinet approval has been granted for the solar photovoltaic power plant installation project for 70 MW with an AC capacity ranging from 1 to 5 MW in 11 grid sub-stations.

Shifting of expressway network from RDA to Sahasya Investment Limited approved

Government approval was granted for the shifting of the expressway network from the Road Development Authority (RDA) to Sahasya Investment Limited.

Francis Scott key Bridge collapses after ship collision en route to Colombo

A mass casualty event has been declared after a bridge in Baltimore, Md., was struck by a container ship Tuesday morning.

Mahinda conveys condolences after Moscow attack

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa visited the Russian Embassy in Colombo today to express his condolences following the recent terrorist attack in Moscow. In a solemn gesture of solidarity and sympathy, he signed the condolence book to convey his deepest condolences to the government and people of Russia.