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Construction work on a new coastal recreational park in the Silavathurai–Arippu area of Mannar has commenced, with the project aimedContinue Reading The post Construction begins on new Coastal Park in Mannar appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka has received a donation of essential cancer medicines worth Rs. 330 million from a US-based charitable organisation, whileContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka receives Rs. 330 Mn worth of cancer medicines from US charity appeared…

The Government has launched a new official website to provide accurate information and address public inquiries regarding Sri Lanka’s proposedContinue Reading The post New website launched for public inquiries on education reforms appeared…

Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory warning of heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm in parts ofContinue Reading The post High Risk Rain Alert for 8 districts appeared first on Newswire.

A zebra at the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens is recovering well and has resumed eating normally following a successful emergencyContinue Reading The post Dehiwala Zoo Zebra recovering well after successful emergency surgery appeared…

Ven. Thiththagalle Anandasiri Thera has responded to allegations by Sri Lanka Police that he spread false information about an assaultContinue Reading The post Monk who linked assault to NPP now says he assumed victim was protest supporter…

The Supreme Court has granted special leave to appeal in a bribery case involving former Deputy Minister Shantha Premaratne, whoContinue Reading The post SC grants leave to appeal in former Deputy Minister’s Rs. 50,000 bribery case appeared…

  Sri Lanka’s Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance has raised concerns over the monitoring of foreign nationals after it wasContinue Reading The post Over 14,300 visas issued to foreigners through Port City recommendations: Parliament…

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has raised serious concerns over the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill, warningContinue Reading The post TISL warns new anti-terrorism Bill could restrict public protests and…

Sri Lanka opening batter Pathum Nissanka has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI tri-series in Pakistan, with Lahiru UdaraContinue Reading The post Pathum Nissanka ruled out of ODI tri-series in Pakistan, Lahiru Udara likely replacement…