Speaker receives New Year greetings from Chinese counterpart

Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong called on Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena and handed over a New Year greeting card from Li Zhanshu who is the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China.

International spotlight on SL in Dubai

Sri Lanka’s main drive for the promotion of trade, investment and tourism is currently underway at Dubai Expo2020.The event which is conducted once in five years offers an opportunity for the countries to showcase themselves. As many as 129 countries participate in the exhibition. Sri Lanka

Ruwan Wijewardene, Deputy Leader of the UNP and Great Grandson of F R Senanayake Garlands Statue

United National Party ( UNP) Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene garlands the statue of F.R. Senanayake last Saturday to mark his 96th death anniversary

President attended religious rituals in Sithulpawwa

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa participated in a religious ceremony held at the historic Sithulpawwa Rajamaha Vihara, yesterday (January 1).

A new entrance wall for Menik River

The construction of the new entrance wall of Menik River at the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devala commenced today (01) under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Seeking blessings of Tooth Relic

Buddhist devotees have flocked to historic Sri Dalada Maligawa to receive the blessings of the sacred Tooth Relic for the New Year.

Religious observances at Kelani temple on New Year day

large crowd of people have gathered in the Kelaniya Rajamaha Vihara today to engage in religious observances to mark the the dawn of New Year

Happy New Year

Sri Lanka awaits for the dawn of New Year with the Colombo city buildings including the Lotus Tower being lit up. People have also flocked in the Galle Face esplanade to 2022. (

Chinese President Sends greetings to Maitripala Sirisena

Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended new year greetings to former President Maitripala Sirisena .Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong who visited Mr.Sirisena at his Colombo residence today (December 30) delivered the greeting message.

Readying to welcome New Year despite woes over cooking gas

Ahead of the dawn of New Year, people buy clay pots in the Kelaniya area to boil milk to mark the day in keeping with the traditional custom.

Saudi Fund pledges further assistance

Saudi Fund for Development Assistance pledged further support to Sri Lanka. During a meeting with Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa this morning at Temple Tree

President inspects ’Kulubadu Mandiraya

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa inspected the Madiwela branch of ‘Kulubadu Mandiraya’.It is a branch of the recently established Spices and Allied Produ Marketing Board .

Railway passengers are now ticketless

Railway passengers are now ticketless since the station masters are on strike. As part of their trade union action, they have stopped issuing tickets for passengers. Counters remain closed as a result.

PM lights oil lamps in memory of tsunami victims

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa lit oil lamps at Temple Trees in memory of the people who perished in the tsunami disaster that hit the coastal belt of Sri Lanka 17 years ago on this day.

Fun time with sea waves on tsunami remembrance day

Colombo decked for Christmas

Colombo has been decked for Christmas . Christians will celebrate the blessed event tomorrow.

PM attends religious rituals in Tirupati

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa participate in religiou rituals in the Tirupati temple. The Prime Minister arrived on a two -day pilgrimage to the temple city of Tirupati on Thursday.

17 foreign envoys present credentials

Seventeen newly accredited envoys to Sri Lanka - 11 ambassadors and six High Commissioners presented their credentials to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President’s House on December 21.

Air Force donates fighter aircraft to Moratuwa University

Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana handed over a Mig-27 fighter aircraft which was removed from active service Moratuwa University Vice-Chancellor Senior Professor Niranjan Gunawardana, to promote the Aeronautical Engineering Degree program.

Sri Lanka, Australia discuss greater cooperation

Australian Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews who called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on December 20 offered to help Sri Lankan become a hub of education in the region.

Report on gas leak explosions handed over to President

The final report of the Committee appointed to look into the recent domestic explosions caused by Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder cylinders was handed over to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday.

South Korean ambassador commends Yohani

South Korean Ambassador Santhush Woonjin JEONG welcomed the international singing sensation and Samsung Brand Ambassador for Sri Lanka Yohani De Silva at the Korean Embassy recently

Navy intercepts two more Indian fishing trawlers for poaching in SL waters

Sri Lanka Navy apprehended two Indian more fishing trawlers with 12 fishermen on board while poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation mounted in the sea off Mannar today(December 19

Enter the Dragon in North!

Chinese ambassador Qi Zhenhong, for the first time, undertook a visit to the north between December 15 and 17, and offered to invest in the province.

Rice paddies stunted without nitrogen fertilizer

The growth of rice paddies in the cultivation areas such as Welikanda and Dimubalagala in the Polonnaruwa district have been affected by the lack of fertilizer this time.

Sri Pada season begins

The annual Sri Pada pilgrimage season commenced today with Uduvap Poya. It will end on Vesak Poya or full moon day of May, next year. Buddhists climb up the mountain peak to pay homage to Sri Pada or the Buddha’s footprint.

Women demonstrate over gas leak explosion

The JVP - affiliated women rights wing demonstrated in Colombo asking for compensations to victims of explosions caused by leaks from domestic gas cylinders. The activists of the organization called ‘Women for Rights’ shouted slogans while holding banners.

Foreign Minister visits Port City

Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris undertook a tour of the Colombo Port City on December 17 to observe its current status.

Soaring prices dampen festive joy for people

Soaring prices of essential food items including vegetables, gift items and textiles have sent the consumers reeling during the festive season.

LP gas explosions prompt people to buy kerosene stoves

Some consumers, gripped by the fear of domestic gas leak explosions, have resorted to purchasing kerosene stoves for cooking. Our videographer Waruna Wanniarachchi who visited the shopping area of Petah in the Colombo city captured people purchasing them to replace gas ovens.