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Heat wave warning issued for Colombo and several other Districts

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Colombo, Feb. 21 ()- The Meteorology Department yesterday issued a 'Caution' level heat warning for some places in North-Western province and Gampaha, Colombo, Hambantota and Mon... Read More


Sri Lanka indebted to India: Harin

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- By Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana Colombo, Feb 21 () - Justifying the recent remark he had made in Mumbai that Sri Lanka is a part of India, Minister of Tourism and Lands Ha... Read More


CID and Central Bank probe Rs. 8 Bn fraud defrauding over 22000 victims

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- By Ranjan Kasturi Colombo, Feb 21 () - The Criminal Investigation Department and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka have initiated separate investigations to apprehend a man and his ... Read More


Reduce price of 'Gal arrack' before New Year: State Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- By Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera Parliament, Feb. 21 ()- The government must reduce the price of special arrack (Gal arrack) before the New Year for the common man to take ... Read More


CEB spokesman suggests students should study by oil lamp

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Colombo, Feb 21 () - Spokesman for the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Noel Priyantha, stirred a controversy during a recent television programme by suggesting that children shou... Read More


AMS urges fairness amidst National Hospital turmoil

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Colombo, Feb 21 () - In response to the recent upheaval at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL), the Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) raised deep concern over the ev... Read More


Sri Lanka should not become Indianized: Government MP

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- By Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera Parliament, Feb. 21 ()- A government MP said today that Sri Lanka should not be subjected to Indianisation, claiming that he was against th... Read More


Lifeline for borrowers under Revival Units: CB

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- By Nishel Fernando While some borrowers have criticised the loan recovery methods of financial entities, the Central Bank (CB) has stated that under the proposed detailed guidel... Read More


Colombo University lecturer dies in accident

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- By Buddhika Kumarasiri Colombo, Feb 21 () - An Assistant Lecturer of the Colombo University who was knocked down by a lorry at Wickremesnghe Pura Junction in Battaramulla succum... Read More


Hollywood star Jason Momoa congratulates Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Feb 21- Hollywood star Jason Momoa, best known for his role in the movie Aquaman, congratulated Sri Lanka after the island was declared a UN World Restoration Flagship, in recogn... Read More