“We need investments: not loans” President tells Chinese Ambassador
Sri Lanka has made it a priority to attract investments instead of borrowing from foreign nations in its development efforts, said President Gotabaya Rajapaksa...
Police to crack whip on “fake beggars” in Colombo
The police has decided to enforce strict measures against “fake” beggars in capital Colombo, to ease vehicle movement and curb the spread of COVID-19.
“We...
Security to be tightened in isolated areas
The police has said it will deploy additional officers to monitor areas that are under isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Residents of isolated areas...
Geological Survey and Mines Bureau investigating minor tremor
The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau dispatched a special team to Digana, Kandy where a minor tremor was experienced on Wednesday (18).
GSMB Chairman Anura...
PCR & Rapid Antigen Tests to detect COVID-19 cases in Colombo
120 people were found to have been exposed to COVID-19 within the Colombo Municipality on Thursday (19), said CMC Epidemiologist Dinuka Guruge who added...
Schools to re-open on 23rd Nov., excluding in W/Province & lock-down...
All schools excluding those in the Western Province & Lockdown areas will re-open for Grades 06 – 13 from 23rd November, said Education Minister...
Fairly heavy showers above 75mm expected in some provinces
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the Island after 2.00 p.m..
Fairly heavy showers above 75mm can be expected at some places in Southern,...
Planning to provide water to everyone in 2024 has been completed...
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said today on 2020.11.18, at the opening ceremony of the second phase of the Kelani River South Shore Water Supply...
Construction work resumes on Japanese funded second terminal at BIA
Construction work resumed today on the second terminal at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa kicked-off construction work of the terminal at...
Welikada inmates protest on prison roof
A group of inmates at the Welikada prison in Colombo staged a protest today.
Commissioner of Prisons Administration/Rehabilitation and Skill Development Chandana Ekanayake told media that a...
