Philip Gunawardena’s birth anniversary commemorated

The 121st birth anniversary of founder leader of Mahajana Eksath Peramuna Philip Gunawardena was marked with paying floral tributes to his statue in Boralugoda, Avissawella. He is the father of Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and grandfather of ruling party MP Yadamini Gunawardena.

South Korean Speaker to visit SL

Foreign Minister Professor G. L. Peiris and Speaker of the National Assembly of South Korea Park Byeong-Seng held discussions recently at the Speaker’s Office, National Assembly in Seoul.

China donates medical equipments to Sri Lanka

The Chinese government donated a stock of medical equipments worth Rs.127 million upon request by the Sri Lankan government

Port City Marina Promenade now open to public

People walk leisurely in the Port City Marina Promenade. It is open to the public from today between 9.00 a.m to 6.00 p.m. The entrance is located in front of the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. It was declared open to the public during the visit of Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Sri Lanka.

President asks China to restructure debt repayment

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who met with visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said it would be a great relief for Sri Lanka in the midst of the economic crisis if debt payments could be restructured.

Vedda chief airs views on one country, one law

Leader of the Vedda Community Uru Warige Wannila Aththo made submissions before the Presidential Task Force for ‘One Country, One Law’ during its process of public consultation in the Uva province

South Korean PM requested for more jobs for Sri Lankans

Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris who made a courtesy call on South Korean Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum sought increased employment opportunities for Sri Lankan workers.

Five distressed fishermen brought ashore

Sri Lanka Navy extended assistance to bring ashore five fishermen distressed after their vessel capsized due to the adverse weather conditions.

1000 National School programme begins

The programme to upgrade 1,000 schools into National Schools was launched yesterday .Marking the inauguration,

Tunnel bring machine on way to Sri Lanka

A giant tunnel-boring machine (TBM) made by a Chinese company for export to Sri Lanka rolled off the assembly line on Thursday, as reported by Xinhua news agency

Round the clock vaccination centre at BIA

Sri Lanka Air Force has established a round the clock Covid-19 vaccination centre at the Bandaranaike International Airport to administer Pfizer’s vaccines for Sri Lankans arriving from overseas.

Tuskers killed for pearls

An elephant pearl recovered from tuskers poached is examined.The police Special Task Force (STF) arrested two men for possessing three elephant pearls valued over Rs. 50 million in Ampara. (

President inspects Ehelepola Walauwa

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa inspected the renovation work of Ehelepola Walauwa (Aristocratic House) which is more than 400 years old, at Raja Veediya in Kandy this afternoon.

Gone are the days of Oodi Helei Heleiya!

Two tractors are used to drag a finishing net in hauling the catch in Maravila, Chilaw. Tractors have replaced the manual hauling of such large catches by the involvement of a large group of fishermen, at times, including their family members

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.