Entering wildlife and forest conservation reserves located in the Nuwara Eliya district, climbing the mountains located in those reserves, and camping in those mountains are strictly prohibited, as of August 4, Nuwara Eliya District Se
Chairman of the committee appointed to re draw delimitation of constituencies in local government, provincial and parliamentary level Mahinda Deshapriya said he expects that one of the postponed elections will be held before September 15.
The vision to transform Colombo into a beautiful city is already in motion, with plans provided by Surbana Jurong while similar plans have been prepared for Trincomalee, aiming to enhance the development in that region as well, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said. He said Su
Sri Lanka is intensifying its efforts to enhance diplomatic relations with West Asian nations, with the latest focus on strengthening trade ties with Iran, particularly for revitalizing its tea market as part of these endeavours during Foreign Minister Ali Sabry’s current visit there.
Piyumi Fonseka, Deputy Editor of Investigations at the Daily Mirror, was honoured with the Bronze Award for her coverage of human trafficking issues and the efforts to raise awareness about the pressing concern. The award ceremony, organised by Anuradhapura-based local community organisation Safe Foundation with the support of USAID, took place at Waters Edge last Sunday (30) to mark World Human Trafficking Day.
The electricity bill plaguing the historic Mihintale Temple has been resolved through the financial backing of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party members and donors, its leader Sajith Premadasa said. Mr. Premadasa has delivered a
A committee, headed by Deshabandu Tennakoon, Senior Deputy Inspector General of the Western Province, has been appointed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to investigate and report on measures that can be implemented to com
Prices of 12.5kg Litro domestic LP gas will not be increased despite the price increase of LP gas in the world market, Litro Gas Chairman Muditha Peiris said. While addressing the media, he said the 12.5kg domestic LITRO gas cylinder price had decreased four times. Accordingly, Rs. 1,005 was r
Former Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Provincial Council member Nalin Hewage said the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) informed him in reply to an RTI filed by him that Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has still not paid the electricity bil
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has finally called for tenders to execute the hybrid power projects in three northern islands of Sri Lanka using a grant of US $ 12 million from India, ditching China from the venture completely, Daily Mirror learns. Sri Lanka, in January 2021, awarded the contract to Chinese firm Sinosar-Etechwin to install a hybrid renewable energy system in Nainativu, Delft or Neduntheevu and Analaitivu off the coast of Jaff
Sri Lanka ranks 104th out of 125 developing and least developed countries (LDCs) in its implementation of trade facilitation measures over the last six years, a new study by Verité Research has found.
Journalist Tharindu Uduwaragedara who was arrested and assaulted during a protest march last week lodged a complaint against Borella Police yesterday under several charges that come under the torture act.
Permission will not be granted to run pre-schools without training provided by the Education Ministry or without a pre-school diploma, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said. Addressing an event in Bomiriya, Kaduwela, he said if the minds of three and four year old children are confused without a proper system, then school education will not be able to rebuild them. Therefore, it will not be possible to provide the opportunity to hold pre
The Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri Lanka Dewi Gustina Tobing paid a courtesy visit to Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva at the CDS office in Colombo yesterday. Extending a warm welcome to the office, the CDS appreciated the courtesy gesture of the visiting diplomat. A cordial dialogue took place based on the advancement of Indonesia – Sri Lanka bilateral military relations, particularly in training. The discussion was also ex
Canada issues travel advisory over serious risk in Arugam Bay
More countries issue travel advisories
Sri Lanka Tourism invites global travellers for upcoming season
Russian embassy urges citizens to stay vigilant in Arugam Bay
US Embassy issues travel warning for Arugam Bay
Immigration authorities to crack down on overstaying Russians, Israelis
Sri Lanka may face another economic turmoil: Sajith