The national program titled Jeeva Thuru Udanaya, organized by the State Ministry of Agriculture to make the general public aware of the nutritional and economic value of the Moringa (drumstick) tree, is expected to kick off tomorrow (April 17). MORE..

16 Apr 2021 (8:51 PM)

The Cab that defied Special Task Force (STF) orders to stop at a checkpoint in Point Pedro has been discovered from the Nelliaddy-Thunnalai area, the Police said. MORE..

16 Apr 2021 (8:34 PM)

Seven new COVID-related deaths were reported in Sri Lanka today (April 16), the Director-General of Health Services confirmed. MORE..

16 Apr 2021 (8:02 PM)

A total of 129 more persons were tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka today (April 16) as the confirmed cases count reached 96,078. MORE..

16 Apr 2021 (7:14 PM)

The Department of Meteorology says thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are possible in several places in North-central, Central and Uva provinces and in Mullaitivu and Vavuniya district. MORE..

16 Apr 2021 (6:20 PM)

The Ministry of Health says 303 more patients who were infected with coronavirus have been discharged from medical care. MORE..

16 Apr 2021 (5:21 PM)

Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says. MORE..

16 Apr 2021 (4:38 PM)

More than 3 million deaths related to COVID-19 infection have been reported around the world, foreign media reported. MORE..

16 Apr 2021 (3:47 PM)

Thirty persons have died in road accidents which took place within the past 48 hours, says Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana. MORE..

16 Apr 2021 (1:49 PM)

Two persons have sustained injuries after the Police Special Task Force (STF) officers opened fire at a Cab that defied the orders to stop at a checkpoint in Point Pedro in Jaffna. MORE..

16 Apr 2021 (12:40 PM)

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for three districts - Kegalle, Matale and Kandy. MORE..

16 Apr 2021 (12:13 PM)

Three farmers have died after being struck by lightning while working the fields at Thannimurippu in Mullaitivu. MORE..

16 Apr 2021 (10:46 AM)

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over most parts of the island in the evening or night, says the Department of Meteorology.

16 Apr 2021 (8:34 AM)

A 27-year-old who was in possession of 2.4 kg of crystal methamphetamine - commonly known as Ice has been taken into custody in the area of Hunupitiya in Wattala. MORE..

16 Apr 2021 (8:01 AM)

At least 41 Sri Lankan women, the majority of whom are migrant domestic workers, have spent months on end arbitrarily detained at a deportation center in Saudi Arabia, awaiting repatriation to their home country, Amnesty International revealed today. MORE..

16 Apr 2021 (3:37 AM)

Ministry of Health on Friday (April 15) confirmed 40 more new cases of the COVID-19 in Sri Lanka as the daily cases count reached 167. MORE..

16 Apr 2021 (3:32 AM)

Four new COVID-related deaths were confirmed in Sri Lanka on Monday (April 15), says the Director-General of Health Services. MORE..

16 Apr 2021 (12:13 AM)

The government has decided to amend the Penal Code to enforce the law against those who spread false propaganda on the internet. MORE..

15 Apr 2021 (10:21 PM)

A total of 127 more persons were tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka today (April 15) as the confirmed cases count reached 95,864. MORE..

15 Apr 2021 (7:36 PM)

A five-member Supreme Court judge bench has been appointed to hear the petition filed against the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill. MORE..

15 Apr 2021 (6:48 PM)