Proposal to PM to take steps to develop light rails in Colombo

State Minister of Urban Development, Coast Conservation, Waste Disposal and Community Cleanliness, Dr. Nalaka Godahewa said his office proposed to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa...

Japan supports construction of clean water supply system in Ampara District

The Government of Japan has provided a grant of US$ 85,682 (approx. Rs. 16 million) through the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects...

Parliament to convene for five days from April 5

The Committee on Parliamentary Business, which met March 25 under the chairmanship of Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, decided to convene Parliament for five days from...

PM calls for strong State banking system to face challenges

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday, April 23, stated that the State banking system should be further strengthened. The Prime Minister pointed this out during a...

Vested interests delayed Lankans getting Sinopharm Vaccine

A campaign launched by the ‘anti-Chinese’ elements delayed the Sinopharm vaccine being administered to the people here, Indigenous Medicine Promotion, Rural and Ayurveda Hospitals...

Australia donates 6,300 kgs. of Personal Protective Equipment to SL

The Australian Government handed over 6,300 kilograms of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Sri Lanka yesterday, June 3. High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, David Holly...

Travel restrictions may have to be extended: SLMA

The travel restrictions may have to be extended further if the existing restrictions are not properly enforced, Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) President, Dr....

Batticaloa airport to be developed as complete domestic airport

The Batticaloa airport is to be developed as an attractive domestic airport with more facilities, Tourism Minister, Prasanna Ranatunga said. Addressing the media after an...

SL – Oman National Chambers sign MOU to boost trade and investment

National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) and the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on...

Afghanistan seeks Sri Lanka’s expertise in gem and jewellery industry

Afghanistan is keen to obtain Sri Lanka’s expertise in the gem and jewellery industry, according to the Afghan Ambassador to Colombo. Ambassador M. Ashraf Haidari...
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Women’s Cricket: Sri Lanka U19 Squad for the Malaysian National Team Tour of SriLanka

The Women’s Selection Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket has selected the following 15-member squad to compete against the Malaysian National Team.The series...

The inaugural session of the Student Parliament of Mahamaya Girls’ College, Kandy – at...

“We are transforming the education system to produce citizens who can contribute to making the world a better place,” said...

Sri Lanka–Maldives Business Council Leads Business Delegation to Hotel Asia Exhibition 2025

The Sri Lanka–Maldives Business Council (SLMLBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB)...