Polgahawela-Kegalla railway crossing closed for four days

Vehicular movements on the main line near the Polgahawela railway station on A-19 road, will be suspended for four days from Thursday (15), the Railway Department said.

SLPP to initiate talks with UNP for electoral alliance

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) intends to hold talks with the United National Party (UNP) led by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to explore the possibility to forming an electoral alliance in view of the elections pending , an official said .

Rome seeks Sri Lanka’s support for Expo

Italy begins campaign in Asia for Rome Expo 2030

Postal workers on strike today

The employees of the Postal Department around the country have launched a token one-day strike over several issues, including handing over proposed privatization of the Postal Department, and including a reduction in overtime hours, United Postal Trade Unions Front (UPTUF) convener Chinthaka Bandara said.

Sri Lanka number one in searching sex on google

Latest statistics released from Google had revealed that Sri Lankans are at the top when it comes to searching for sex.

Nightlife destroy SL’s culture: Cardinal

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith yesterday urged all religious leaders including the Maha Sanga to take the lead in preventing night life activities which have been proposed and thereby safeguard Sri Lanka’s culture.

Forged security stickers on booze bottles cause Rs.60Bn loss to Govt. – Justice Min.

Digging further deep into the ongoing controversy over pasting forged security stickers on liquor bottles as per the requirement of the Department of Excise, the Minister of Justice said the racket is now causing a Rs.60 billion loss to the government.

Ex-SriLankan official’s extradition sought

The extradition of a former SriLankan Airlines official, convicted of sexually harassing a former employee in India, has been sought through a petition filed in a Delhi court.

Rotary World President in Sri Lanka

President of Rotary International, Jennifer E. Jones, has arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday on a four-day official visit.

President emphasizes youth participation in finding solutions for current crisis

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the importance of youth participation in finding meaningful solutions to the current crisis facing the nation.

Schools to reopen tomorrow after Friday’s closure

The special holiday that has been allowed to all public and private schools last Friday (9), on account of the prevailing bad weather in the country, will end tomorrow (12), the Education Ministry said.

Get ready for LG polls: Sajith says at SJB convention

Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa today told party members and supporters to get ready for the local government election and choose the best people to lead the nation towards stability.

Former VC of Peradeniya University, his son hospitalised

Former Vice Chancellor of the Peradeniya University Prof. Athula Senaratne and his son were hospitalised after they were attacked by a group near his official residence last night, police said.

Details of Merc driver emerge, police continue search to nab him

The Kollupitiya police are yet to arrest the driver of the Mercedes car which was involved in a fatal accident in Kollupitiya last morning while returning from a night club.

CID, SLFEB delegation left for Oman to probe human trafficking

A delegation of the Foreign Employment Bureau and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had left for Oman to investigate incidents related to human trafficking, The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLFEB) said.

Morocco beat Portugal, first African team to reach WC semifinal

The second day of the World Cup quarterfinals got off to a roaring start Saturday with Morocco ousting Portugal from the tournament in a 1-0 win.

Elton John quits Twitter blaming change in misinformation policy

Sir Elton John has become the latest celebrity to leave Twitter since its acquisition by Tesla boss Elon Musk.

President orders to suspend inter district, provincial transportation of beef, mutton

The President has ordered to suspend transporting beef and mutton at district and provincial levels with immediate effect, the President Media Division (PMD) said.

Mercedes returning from night club with five onboard crashes in Kollupitiya: One dead, driver flees

A 58 year old man had died when a luxury car reportedly returning from a night club smashed against a three wheeler in Kollupitiya this morning.

Failure to give basic needs caused cattle death in EP: Governor

The recent death of cattles in the Eastern Province was due to extreme cold weather and allowing them to roam freely in forests without being given basic needs, provincial animal production and health department said.

SL sees rise in workers’ remittances in November

Sri Lanka workers’ remittances have significantly increased to US$384.4 million in November 2022, the Central Bank said.

US imposes sanctions on another SL army officer

The US has imposed sanctions on Sri Lankan military officer Major Prabath Bulathwatte, who was arrested on suspicion he assisted in the abduction and torture of Sri Lankan editor Keith Noyahr in 2008, for human rights abuse.

SL freed 461 Indian fishermen in last 3 years, only 24 in SL custody-India

Sri Lanka has freed 461 of the 485 Indian fishermen detained during 2020-22 due to sustained efforts by the Indian government, Indian minister of state for external affairs V Muraleedharan told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

Chennai cancels flights from Colombo ahead of cyclone 'Mandous'

More than 25 domestic flights and three international flights including from Colombo to Chennai were cancelled ahead of cyclone Mandous making its landfall.

Air quality in SL still at risk: AQI

According to the real-time Air Quality Index (AQI), the air pollution level indicated in Sri Lanka’s atmosphere is still at risk and will experience unhealthy air quality conditions.

Influence of 'Mandous' storm to gradually reduce: Met. Dept.

The influence of the Cyclonic Storm “Mandous” over the island and the sea areas around the island will be gradually reduced,’’ the Meteorology Department said.

IMF chief cites ‘fruitful exchange’ with China on debt issues

International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristlina Georgieva said she had a “fruitful exchange” with her Chinese counterparts this week on her repeated calls for accelerating debt treatments for countries like Zambia and Sri Lanka.

Tourist arrivals for first week of Dec. already cross15,000 mark

The tourist arrivals for the first seven days of December have already crossed the 15,000 mark, indicating the revival of the hard-hit sector is on track.

China will work with G20 for equitable debt restructuring

Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang said China will implement the G20’s Debt Service Suspension Initiative in all respects and added that China will work with relevant G20 members to formulate and participate in a fair and equitable debt-restructuring plan, according to the Chinese Embassy in Colombo.

CBSL Governor sets record straight on export remittances and conversions

Apparel industry points out, given current economic milieu, companies use a considerable portion of export proceeds to purchase raw materials, fuel and other items essential