Youths line up to join STF

Plans are in place for the recruitment of 18,000 to the Police Special Task Force (STF) as constables,

CEB employees demonstrate in Colombo

The employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) demonstrated in front of its heads office in Fort

Spill gates opened at Thabbowa Wewa

With heavy rain experienced during the last few days, some of the main irrigation tanks in the dry zone have reached spill level. The video shows excess water cascading from spill gates of the Thabbowa Wewa (tank) in the Puttalam district.

SJB asks why AG withdraws cases against ruling politicos

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), the main opposition, filed an application to the Attorney General Department under the Right to Information Act seeking information on the withdrawal of cases against certain politicians and individuals of the present government.

SLPP cannot alienate minor allies –PM

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, in his address at the function to mark the fifth anniversary of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), said the party could not afford to alienate its minor allies which stood by it and worked for a common objective during trying times.

Sri Lanka co-lead ‘No New Coal Power’

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said Sri Lanka is proud to be a co-lead of the “Global Energy Compact for No New Coal Power

Interprovincial train operations disrupted

The railway authorities resumed interprovincial travel operations today after relaxation of Covid curbs. However, trains could not run on long distance lines due to sudden faults in the traffic signal system. Passengers were inconvenienced as a result.

Soldiers get booster shots

Sri Lanka started the administration of booster shots for frontline workers today. The soldiers started getting their doses at the Army Hospital. Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva said frontline workers who completed six months after their second shots would be administered with booster doses.

Maitri pledges better future for farmers under his Govt

In what appeared to be an indication of his plan for re-election, former President Maitripala Sirisena said he would not leave room for the present plight of farmers to befall them again under a future government led by him.

Mahaweli B Zone farmers cultivate despite uncertainty over fertilizer

A group of farmers in Mahaweli B Zone have started cultivation of their field with rice despite uncertainty over fertilizer. These farmers echo different sentiments about the introduction of organic farming.

Farmers’ uprising in Embilipitiya over fertilizer scarcity

A group of farmers demonstrated in the Embilipitiya town today urging the authorities concerned to make available fertilizer, pesticides and insecticides for cultivation of fruits and rice in the area.

CCTV footage; woman being hit by a Tipper truck

The CCTV footage shows a woman on a motorbike being hit by a Tipper truck. The victim was on the pillion of the motorbike ridden by her husband. The accident took place at Godagama Junction on the High Level Road. She was rushed to the Homagama hospital. The truck driver was arrested.

JVP- affiliated CEB trade union leads demonstration

JVP-affiliated Ceylon Electricity Board Employees ‘Union demonstrated today against the alienation of 40 percent of shares of Lakdhanavi power company to New Fortress Energy Company of the United States .

Two jumbos rescued from irrigation canal in Maduruoya

The wildlife authorities rescued two wild elephants fallen into the irrigation canal named ‘Z.D. Ela’ in Maduruoya of the Polonnaruwa district. After that, the two elephants were released to the wild.

Monument from Seetha Temple to Ram Mandir

The symbolic Sacred Monument of a stone from where Seetha was kept in captive by Ravana according great epic Ramayana was handed over to Chief Priest of Sri Ram Mandir,

Army Commander visits top military school in Russia

Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army General Shavendra Silva, currently on a visit to Russia Federatio of his Russian counterpart was invited to Moscow Higher Combined Arms Command School.

SL- UK parliamentary bonds to be strengthened

Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris who called on Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay said Sri Lanka considers reforms to the legislative institutions.

Sri Lanka’s first sand dune ATV track opened

Sri Lanka’s first sand dune All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) track at Port City in Colombo was ceremonially inaugurated by Youth and Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa along with Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga and Transport Minister Pavithra Wanniarachch

SL knows balance between environment and human needs-Prez

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that Sri Lanka, with its rich philosophical heritage shaped by the teachings of the Buddha, fully understands the importance of balancing environmental aspects with human needs.

Military manufactures organic manure

The Security Force Headquarters -East (SFHQ -E) has produced a stock of 86, 961 kilos of organic fertilizer required for this year’s Maha season. It was handed over to the Ceylon Fertilizer Company Limited (Lak Pohora) on Tuesday (26) at a simple ceremony

Online health declaration facility at BIA

An online health declaration facility has been established at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the benefit of passengers. Passengers should fill the web based health declaration form and submit it.

First Poppy flower pinned on President

The first Poppy flower to commemorate the Remembrance Day was pinned on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat today (26). Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association Major General Upul Perera pinned the poppy flower on the president.

Watch; gunmen speed away after shooting

A 42-year-old person was dead and another injured when a gunman on a motorbike opened fire at them at Kotikawatte in Mulleriyawa this morning, the Police said.

Train service back again

Rail services restarted today after closure for several months due to the pandemic. Only passengers with monthly season tickets are allowed to board trains operating within the provinces only. The video shows the situation at Colombo Fort Railway Station.

SLNS ‘Samudura’ takes part in naval exercise with HMS ‘Kent’

Her Majesty’s Ship (HMS) ‘Kent’ – a Type 23 Frigate serves in the Royal Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on 23rd October 2021 for replenishment.

Ruling party insists on organic farming

The ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) reiterated today the need to forge ahead with organic farming since chemical farming practices for the last 60 years

Indian Navy ships in Colombo , Trincomalee Ports

The training ships of the first Training Squadron of the Indian Navy arrived in Sri Lanka for a bilateral naval exercise today . Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Shardul’ and ‘Magar’ arrived at the Colombo harbour whereas INS ‘Sujata’, ‘Sudarshini’, ‘Tarangini’ and Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) ‘Vikram’ called at the port of Trincomalee

School clean-up in progress

Ahead of the reopening of Grade 1 -5 classes of all the schools tomorrow, the school authorities, with the help of parents, engaged in cleaning work. The video shows parents carrying out clean-up work at Navodya National School in Kottukachchiya, Anamaduwa.

Renovated ‘80 Club’ declared open

The renovated ’Eighty Club’ (80 Club) at Independence Avenue, Colombo 07 was declared open by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa ( October 21), a statement from his office said. (

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