Tamil Nadu CM Urges India to Intervene Over Detention of Fishermen by Sri Lanka
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written to Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, urging immediate diplomatic intervention
Government Releases Official 2026 Holiday Calendar with 26 Public Holidays
With just three days remaining until 2026, the Government Printing Department has released the official calendar for the upcoming year,
Showers Expected in Several Areas, Strong Winds Possible
The Department of Meteorology says a few showers may occur in the Northern, Eastern and Uva Provinces, as well as
Sri Lanka Reports Highest Elephant Mortality Rate in South Asia
Sri Lanka has the highest rate of elephant deaths in South Asia, despite having a much smaller elephant population than
Police Seize Large Cache of Firearms and Narcotics in Ongoing Operations
According to police, recent operations have led to the seizure of a significant arsenal and large quantities of narcotics. The
Health Experts Warn Public on Water Safety and Road Precautions During Festive Season
Public health experts are urging the public to exercise caution when using water sources during the festive season, warning that
Cyclone Ditwah Affects 374,000 Workers in Sri Lanka, ILO Estimates US$48 Million Monthly Income Loss
Around 374,000 workers in Sri Lanka have been affected by Cyclone Ditwah, according to a new study conducted by the
Railways to Operate Special Train Services for Christmas and Year-End Holidays
The Department of Railways has announced that additional train services will be operated in view of the Christmas season, school
Gold Surges to Record High Above US$4,500 Amid Venezuela Tensions and Rate-Cut Hopes
Gold prices climbed to a record high above US$4,500 an ounce, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela and growing
Veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe passes away at 84
Veteran Sri Lankan actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe passed away last night at the age of 84. He died while receiving treatment