Prez urge farmers not to fall prey to political provocation.

Asserting that he would not compromise the trust placed in him, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa requested farmers not to fall prey to politics by some elements

Sajith seeks Chinese support for debt management

Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong had what the embassy said ‘an excellent meeting ‘with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa last Friday .

Inter-provincial travel restrictions to be lifted on October 31

The inter provincial travel restriction which is currently in place will be lifted at 4 am on October 31, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said. Such restriction was imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Queues formed at filling stations

Long queues formed at some filling stations in Colombo due to panic buying over fears that there is a shortage of fuel in the country. Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) which accounts for one-third of fuel retail share increased prices. The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has proposed a price. Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila has ruled out any fuel shortage

President hopeful of achieving green agriculture

In reference to the current fertilizer issue, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said the implementation what’s right is a grave challenge but the desired goals could be achieved by moving forward together despite the magnitude of difficulties

Schools reopened with low attendance

The government reopened schools with Grade 1-5 schools with less than 200 students each .However , the attendance of students remained very low. Education Ministry Secretary Prof.Kapila Perera said the low attendance of students was expected due to some uncertain circumstances.

Sextuplets born for the first time in SL

A woman, 31, has given birth to sextuplets for the first time in Sri Lanka. There are three boys and three girls born in this instance.The children’s mother is in good health

Kushinagar airport commissioned with flight from Sri Lanka

A flight from Sri Lanka landed at the newly constructed Kushinagar International Airport heralding the commissioning of it for international operations

Global award winning young SL filmmaker arrives in country

Sri Lankan young filmmaker Hasantha Prabhuti Dissanayake, winner of the World’s Best Student Short Film Award at the “ Sakarya” Short Film Festival hosted by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and Culture, arrived in Sri Lanka this morning on Qatar Airways flight QR664

Buddhists observe Vap Poya

Following relaxation of Covid curbs, Buddhist devotees observe Vap Poya at Vihares all over the country. Vap Poya that falls today marks the end of three month’s Vas season (the retreat) during which the Buddhist monks stay in temples. This period ends with the offering of Katina Cheewaraya. The video shows how the Buddhists pay homage at Egoda Kelaniya Temple.

Liquid nitrogen fertilizer airlifted

A consignment of Nano liquid fertilizer was airlifted from India last night to be distributed as a solution to the current crisis in the agriculture sector. The stock was brought on flight UL 1156.

Sri Lanka Army launches ‘Way Forward Strategy-2020-2025

Sri Lanka Army unified the Reserve Strike Divisions, Special Operations Forces and elements of other arms of it as ‘1 Corps’ during a formal ceremony at Saliyapura Gajaba Regiment Regimental Headquarters premises , a statement said .

SL Navy rescues two Indian fishers

Sri Lanka Navy rescued two fishermen aboard a Indian fishing boat that sank while poaching in Sri Lankan waters across the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) northwest of the Kovilan Lighthouse on October 18, a statement said.

Muslim ladies make baskets out of coconut leaves

Muslim ladies make baskets out of coconut leaves in Colombo to deliver food items to the needy in view of the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.

Tree planting to mark Meelad -UN-Nabi

The Department of Religious and Cultural Affairs, along with the participation of the other religious, conducted a tree planting programme at Maradana Jumma mosque to celebrate Meelad -un- Nabi (the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad) today

Govt to revise and restructure organic farming - Agri Secretary

Secretary to the Agriculture Minister Prof. Udith Jayasinghe says the government will revise and restructure the implementation of organic farming in the country in the face of mounting pressure from rice and vegetable growers

Teachers to report to duty only on October 25 onwards

The trade union alliance of school teachers and principals, after striking work for almost 100 days, decided today to report to duty only on October 25 onwards for teaching, but not on October 21 designated by the government as the day of reopening schools after the pandemic.

Covid-19 testing continues in Colombo

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) continues with testing people for the detection of isolated Covid-19 cases. City people can voluntarily turn up at these centres and get tested at Milagiriya Avenue, Colombo 4. The video shows people undergoing rapid testing or being swabbed for PCR testing.

No more long queues at vaccination centres

The vaccination centres that operated round the clock during the peak of the pandemic have now virtually dried up with only a few visitors. Most people in the relevant age groups have been fully vaccinated at the moment. The video shows vaccination in progress with a few people at the centre in Viharamahadevi Open Theatre instead of long queues of people witnessed earlier

Yohani meets President

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had a meeting with singing star Yohani de Silva. She performed a song in front of him and First Lady Ioma Rajapaksa. She rose to international fame with her hit ‘ Menike Mage Hithe‘ which went viral online all over the world

A squadron of Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet arrives in Colombo

A squadron of the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet which included the Corvette ‘Gremyashchiy’ and submarines ‘B – 603’ and ‘B – 274’ made port call in Colombo today.

Malaysia, Sri Lanka to enhance cooperation in digitalization and education

Malaysian High Commissioner Tan Yang Thai paid a Courtesy Call on Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris at the Foreign Ministry on the October 14, 2021. (

Indian Chief of Army Staff in Sri Dalada Maligawa

Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army General Manoj Mukund Naravane paid homage to Sri Dalada Maligawa on Thursday night. During his stay in the country, he called on President Gotabaya Rajapasksa , Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and others

A/L students receive Pfizer jabs

The health authorities started giving Pfizer jabs to Advanced Level students today. The video shows school children being vaccinated against Covid-19 at Colombo Vishaka Vidayala and Thurstan College.

Rishad goes home after months

Opposition MP Rishad Bathiudeen was granted bail by the Colombo Magistrates Court in connection with the death of the 16 year-old domestic worker in his house. He was also granted bail over the case related to the Easter Sunday attack.

Two Indian fishing vessels poaching in SL waters seized

The Navy captured two Indian vessels poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the northern part of the country a statement said

Foreign Minister briefes diplomatic community in Colombo

Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris, who briefed the diplomatic community in Colombo, sought their cooperation in the resumption of tourism and economic activity.

Indian Chief of Army calls on President

Visiting Indian Chief of Army General Manoj Mukund Naravane called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today.

Indian Chief of Army calls on President

Visiting Indian Chief of Army General Manoj Mukund Naravane called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today.

Rousing welcome for Yohani at airport

Internationally famed Sri Lankan singer Yohani de Silva arrived in Sri Lanka to a rousing welcome. He came from Mubmbai after a tour of India where she participated in shows. Delivering her remarks to the media upon arrival, she said she completed a successful visit in India covering cities such as Mumbai and Hyderabad and was overwhelmed by the response for her Sinhala songs there.