In the wake of the recent upsurge cases in little-known respiratory virus called HMPV spreading in the US, Sri Lankan Health authorities said they keep a close eye on the new developments of the virus and have gone on alert.
The Bambalapitiya Police have launched investigations after an Airman shot himself with a firearm at Fonseka Place in Bambalapitiya. Police said the deceased is a 38-year-old, Sergeant of the Sri Lanka Air Force and a resident of Abhayapura, Trincomalee.
Three persons were killed, more than 100 individuals and student activists had been arrested with 15 major political and student protests were attacked by police and over 70 incidents of suppression of dissent were reported in the first quarter of 2023, according to an
Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday thanked visiting Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dinesh Gunawardena for approving the return of “Plai Saksurin”, a male elephant bestowed to the government of Sri Lanka by its Thai counterpart some 21 years ago, for treatment, the Bangkok Post reported. The Department of National Parks of Thailand is preparing to bring home the elephant, in early July using an Ilyushin IL-76 cargo plane.
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court yesterday ordered the CID (Criminal Investigation Department) to conduct a speedy investigation into the death of a housemaid who died after being arrested by Welikada Police and while undergoing treatment at the Col
IMF review for Sri Lanka delayed
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
No decline in tourist arrivals at Arugam Bay - Residents
Prez vows to scrap perks for former presidents once again
Policeman in a fix for sexually harassing three new constables