Two new varieties of pomegranate have been introduced in Sri Lanka, Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera has announced. The new varieties, named ‘Malee Pink’ and ‘Lanka...
Western Province Health Services Director Dr. Dhammika Jayalath has said that a rise in leprosy cases is prevalent in the province. Speaking at a media briefing held at...
Several inmates have broken out of the Kandakadu Rehabilitation Centre following a clash between two groups, reports say. Some of them have surrendered to authorities while...
Today (Jan. 25) marks the Duruthu full moon Poya Day. It is a significant day to Sri Lankans as it marks Gautama Buddha’s first visit to...
Two persons, including State Minister Sanath Nishantha, have been killed in an accident on the Katunayake Highway earlier this morning (25 Jan.). Three persons including the...
The Online Safety Bill was passed in Parliament with amendments a short while ago. Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena informed the House that the Online Safety Bill...
The CID investigation on the infamous sugar tax scam has concluded and the relevant documents have been handed over to the Attorney General for litigation purposes,...
Senior Adviser on National Security and Chief of the Presidential Staff – Sagala Ratnayaka has stated that there is no possibility of further reducing the prevailing...
The Consumer Affairs Authority has filed a case against the popular clothing retailer – Cool Planet at the Colombo Chief Magistrate court. The complaint had stated...
Measures are being taken to simplify the newly introduced Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), reports say. State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya has stated that measures are...
