Political Debate Erupts in Tamil Nadu Over Calls for Vijay to Become PM Candidate
Political tensions have intensified in Tamil Nadu following calls for TVK leader and Tamil actor Vijay to be considered as
World’s Largest Telescope Nears Completion in Search for Alien Life
Construction of the Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT), the world’s largest optical and infrared telescope, is nearing completion as scientists prepare
Giant Orchid Blooms at Peradeniya Botanical Gardens After 16 Years
A rare flowering of a giant orchid has been reported at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, nearly 16 years
New Plant Conservation Centre and Eco-Tourism Zone Planned for Hakgala Botanical Gardens
A plant conservation centre, basic research laboratory and new eco-tourism zone are planned to be established within the Hakgala Botanical
40 Professional Bodies and Trade Unions Oppose Proposed 22nd Amendment
A total of 40 professional organisations and trade unions have joined the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) in opposing
UN Warns of Above-Average Rainfall and Flood Risks in Sri Lanka Due to El Niño
The United Nations (UN) has warned that Sri Lanka could experience above-average rainfall during the latter part of this year
Water Quality Risk in Kelani River Resolved
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says the risk to water quality in the Kelani River around the
Tourism Receipts Decline 11.5% While Remittances Surge
Sri Lanka’s tourism receipts declined by 11.5% during the first seven months of this year compared with the corresponding period
India to End Immigration Stamping of Boarding Passes from September 1
The Indian Bureau of Immigration has decided to permanently discontinue the stamping of boarding passes at immigration counters for passengers
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Visit Sri Lanka Next Month
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka during the first week of next month for