Weather LNP - Colombo-Kandy train service to commence from tomorrow
The Colombo-Kandy train service which was suspended due to inclement weather will resume from tomorrow (22). The Railway Department said that the train service…
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Travel LNP - Plans afoot to increase direct flights between SL and India
Halted UL routes will resume soon to cater to growing demand 25 Indian bloggers currently in SL to create content 76% of tourists visited SL from 1-18 Nov.…
Business LNP - SL continues to struggle with brand image, says tourism industry veteran
Says country being identified as both ‘Sri Lanka’ and ‘Ceylon’ makes marketing difficult Stresses need for global promotion campaign for tourism to kick off…
Technology LNP - CB appoints four new Assistant Governors
The Monetary Board, at its meeting held on November 17th has promoted K. G. .P Sirikumara, D. Kumaratunge, U. L. Muthugala and C. P. S. Bandara to the post of…
Politics LNP - Prez to have crucial meeting today
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will have a crucial meeting with the authorities of the agriculture sector today to discuss the fertilizer crisis that has…
Crime LNP - COVID-19: ’’Ball is now in your court’’, Health Minister tells people
While saying that the Government has done its best having taken steps to combat COVID-19, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said it is the people who should…
Health LNP - Govt. extends 10 month nutrition package up to 24 months for pregnant mothers: Amaraweera
The government has decided to extend the Rs. 10,000 nutrition package provided for 10 months to 24 months to improve the nutritional status of pregnant mothers…
Crime Kalu Sagara’s accomplice ’Army Amila’ wanted over multiple murders arrested in Tangalle
The Special Task Force of Police (STF) has arrested a wanted criminal known as ' Army Amila', an accomplice of leading organized criminal 'Kalu Sagara' who is…
Weather LNP - Showery condition to subside gradually from today: Met Dept.
The showery condition is expected to subside and a depression centered in the north-east of Sri Lanka at the Bay of Bengal is moving northwestwards and will…
Politics LNP - Parliament to felicitate Yohani on Nov. 23
Parliament is to felicitate songtress Yohani De Silva who had won international fame for her song 'Meneki mage hithe' recently. Felicitation ceremony is to be…
Politics LNP - Energy Minister warns of temporary shortages of fuel due to panic buying
The government assured that the country has sufficient stocks of petroleum oil while cautioning that panic buying may lead to short-term shortages at fuel…
Health LNP - Increase in passenger operations at BIA: Tourism Ministry
Following the opening of the country after the Covid epidemic and the relaxation of health guidelines, the number of daily passenger operations at the…
Security LNP - General Mahesh Senanayake inducted into US Army Command Hall of Fame
Former Army Commander General Mahesh Senanayake has been inducted into the United States Army Command and General Staff College International Hall of Fame. He…
Education LNP - Reckless behaviour could lead to school closure, lockdown during Christmas: PHIU
If people do not adhere to health guidelines during this long weekend, we would have to take the country to another lockdown during the upcoming Christmas…
Health LNP - Clusters found in five districts; things could go from bad to worse, warns Health D
COVID clusters have been identified in five districts in the country, Director General of Health Services Dr Asela Gunawardena said. Accordingly, he told media…
Travel LNP - India opens borders to fully vaccinated foreign tourists
After shutting its borders to international visitors for 20 months due to the pandemic, India will now allow fully vaccinated foreign travelers from a list of…
Politics LNP - Get ready to form a new Govt.:Sajith
Leader of Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa today requested the people to get ready to form a new government. “Get ready to form a real people’s…
Crime LNP - Grow cannabis as commercial crop to earn foreign exchange: Diana proposes Govt.
Parliamentarian Diana Gamage today proposed the Government to legalise cannabis and cultivate it on state patronage claiming that it was a lucrative business…
Technology LNP - Yohani to perform in Dubai on UAE National Day
Sri Lankan singing sensation Yohani de Silva, popularly known as Yohani, is all set to perform in Dubai on UAE National Day, December 2, at the city's World…
Sports LNP - Sri Lanka, India to co-host T20 World Cup 2026
ndia and Sri Lanka are set to co-host the 2026 T20 World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced. The ICC announced the names of the 12 host…
Health LNP - Tution classes to resume today with 50% attendees: Health Ministry
The health ministry has issued the relevant health guidelines to resume private tuition classes from today. As a result, private tuition classes have been…
Technology LNP - Tourism promotion programs targeting the season approved
Implementing tourism promotion programs targeting the upcoming vacation season has been approved by the government targeting the tourist markets in UK,…
Travel LNP - Govt. urges people not to resort to panic buying
The Government urged people not to resort to panic buying at fuel stations as there was no fuel shortage in the country at present. Cheif Government Whip,…
Health LNP - Second group from priority list to get booster vaccine from tomorrow
Those above 60 years of age will be administered with Pfizer vaccine as booster dose from tomorrow (17), State Minister Channa Jayasumana said. Accordingly,…