The Poson Zone organised by the Past Pupils Association of Ananda Sastralaya Kotte will take place from June 21st to June 23rd where there will be exposition of sacred Buddhist Relics. The singing of devotional songs and a drama competition are al

The Poson Week will commence today with the main ceremonies in Anuradhapura. Mihintale and Thanthirimale sacred cities.

The inauguration of the Advanced Residency Programme on Leadership in Parliament for Clerks and Officials organised by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and the Parliament of Sri Lanka was held recently in Parliament under the patronage

Minister of Transport, Highways and Mass Media Bandula Gunawardana said Anuradhapura town would be developed as a nerve centre of the economy, for which President Ranil Wickremesinghe had allocated Rs.200 million in the current budget.

Anuradhapura District Parliamentarian S.M. Chandrasena stated that the Prime Minister of the government formed after the next general election would necessarily be appointed by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).

United National Party (UNP) Chairman MP Wajira Abeywardana said non should contest the presidential election other than sitting President Ranil Wickremesinghe enabling him to be the candidate of the nation.

The Sri Lanka Navy has seized over 600 kg of narcotics valued at over Rs. 13 billion during naval operations conducted so far in 2024. According to the Navy, they have confiscated narcotics with a street value exceeding Rs. 13,210 million and have h

Whilst being critical on the proposed imputed rental income tax on houses and properties, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa over the weekend said a future Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) government will cancel debt moratoriums given to major companies

The Colombo Lotus Tower will be illuminated in vibrant green and white today, as the country celebrates the Eid al-Adha Hajj Festival, the Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company (Private) Limited announced.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe symbolically awarded 442 out of the allotted 5,000 land deeds to the residents of the Mannar District today.

No matter who comes to power in the future, no leader alone can achieve this, and none of the current leaders in this country have a system to rebuild the country, the founder of the National Namal Uyana, Wanawasi Rahula Thera said. While addressing

Minister Premajayantha said 2,500 smart boards will be given to all the leading schools in the country between August-September in the first phase.

Cash rewards to traffic police officers have been increased through a special circular issued by IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon.

Police said that public has the right to request to see official identification of officers in plain clothes for verification before consenting to any checks.

The Sri Lanka Air Force’s fallen war heroes commemoration ceremony 2024 was held yesterday (14) under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, at the Sri Lanka Air Force War Heroes Monument, SLAF Trade Training S

Sri Lanka is approaching a significant presidential election, which will be a pivotal moment for the country’s political and economic future. Sri Lanka Election Commission announced recently that the 2024 Presidential Elections would be held on a d

The Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing together with Chinese well-wishers organized a Vesak celebration on 25th and 26th May 2024, with over 500 devotees from China. The Sri Lankan community also attended the celebrations.

Sri Lanka High Commissioner to India, Kshenuka Senewiratne, met with Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday (12) in New Delhi.

P.K. Tharusha Navod Dulsara of Mihindu National School Agalawatta has topped the G.C.E Advanced Level stream in Engineering Technology from the Kalutara District.

The Kumana entrance to the wildlife sanctuary will open on July 1 for the “Pada Yatra” pilgrims from the North and East journeying to Kataragama on foot to attend the Esala festival of the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devala which is scheduled to comme

The importation of gas lighters in almost limitless quantities has dealt a severe blow to the match industry, which previously provided employment to thousands of individuals, the Organization to Protect Local Industries claimed.

The Motor Racing Association will be conducting a drive on the 9th of June, which will commence at 8am from the Smart Wheels Showroom Baybrooke Place Colombo 2.

High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Milinda Moragoda who is on a two-day official visit to the State of Maharashtra, unveiled a portrait of St. Joseph Vaz, the ‘Apostle of Sri Lanka’ at the Archbishop’s House in Mumbai in the presence of Ar

The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) claimed that people in rural areas are being robbed by three-wheelers when transporting passe

The High Commission of Pakistan together with Pakistani expatriates in Sri Lanka today celebrated the 76th independence

The Judicial Service Association of Sri Lanka which comprise of judges, in a letter addressed to Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission, had informed there is a suspicion about a move to bring the judiciary under another institution.

The No confidence motion against Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella is ready for the MPs to place their signatures, a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP told journlaists in Parliament yesterday.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) sponsored no-faith motion is aimed at ending divisions among the government, MP Udaya Gammanpila said. “SJB should not try to unite the government which is divided at the moment. SJB should not do homework for the go

The appointment of a select committee to probe whether ex members of the election commission have infringed the privileges of MPs and to make suitable recommendations was approved in Parliament yesterday.