Sri Lankan Ports Minister to Attend Indian Maritime Week in Mumbai
The Indian High Commission in Colombo announced today that Sri Lanka’s Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Anura Karunathilaka, will
Malwatte Mahanayake Warns of Rising Drug Threat if Sri Lanka–India Bridge Is Built
Sri Lanka is already facing serious threats from illegal goods and drug trafficking via sea routes, and the situation could
Fire Breaks Out in ‘Rajarata Rajina’ Train Engine at Anuradhapura
A fire broke out in the engine of the ‘Rajarata Rajina’ train bound for Beliatta from Anuradhapura early this morning
Justice Surya Kant Calls for India–Sri Lanka Cooperation to Protect the Indian Ocean
India’s next Chief Justice, Justice Surya Kant, has emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation between India and Sri Lanka to
Health Officials Warn of Rising Influenza Cases Among Children
Health authorities have warned of a sharp rise in influenza A and B infections across the country, with children being
Lahiru Achintha Wins Gold for Sri Lanka at Asian Youth Games
Sri Lanka’s Lahiru Achintha delivered an exceptional performance at the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, winning the gold medal
Amber Weather Alert Issued for Bay of Bengal: Fishermen Warned of Strong Winds and Rough Seas
An Amber weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology warning of strong winds, heavy showers, and rough
Deadline Set for Unregistered Pharmacies to Apply for Registration
The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has announced that unregistered pharmacies have been given until the end of this month
Parliament to Undergo Three-Day Security Inspection Ahead of 2026 Budget Speech
A special security inspection will be conducted at the Parliament complex over three days in November in preparation for the
Parliament Approves Higher Casino Taxes, Entry Fee for Locals Doubled
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya yesterday presented a gazette notification in Parliament confirming an increase in the tax on casino operators