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Ramazan Day message by HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Local News: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's ramazan message- Full Letter My heartiest greetings to all Muslims in Sri Lanka, who celebrate...
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Muslims in Sri Lanka to celebrate Ramazan festival tomorrow
Local News: The Shawwal month crescent was sighted today (23), the Colombo Grand Mosque said. The Ramadan fast has thus...
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India and Sri Lanka leaders agree to strengthen bilateral relations amidst COVID-19
President thanks Indian Premier for support, including 10 tonnes of medical supplies to combat COVID-19 crisis PM Modi commends President...
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All island curfew relaxed from Tuesday
Local News: In all districts of the island curfew will be effective only between 10.00pm to 4.00am daily from Tuesday,...
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Presidential Task Force to protect archaeological sites – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Local News: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that a Presidential Task Force will be appointed under the Defence Secretary to conduct...
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A series of proposals by President to revive (SLTB) into a profit-earn entity
Local News: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has mooted a set of proposals to transform Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) into a...
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Itukama Covid-19 fund reaches Rs.1136 million
Local News: Following institute and personal donations along with direct deposits, the Itukama COVID-19 Healthcare and Security Fund reached Rs...
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Cabinet Decisions taken at the meeting on 20.05.2020
Local News: Press Briefing on the decisions taken by the cabinet of ministers at the meeting held on 20.05.2020, was...
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President urges pharmaceutical supplies streamlined leaving middlemen out
Local News: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa reviewed the production, import, and distribution of pharmaceutical supplies during a discussion with the Chairmen...
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Showery expects in the SW part of the island is expected to continue further today
Today’s Weather Forecast: Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and Galle and...
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Coronavirus Update: Total Covid-19 positive patients rise to 1055
Coronavirus Update: Twenty Seven people on Thursday (21) have tested positive for COVID-19 as of 11.58, says the Health Ministry....
Read moreIndonesian flight arrives with 110 Sri Lankans from Jakarta
Local News: A group of Sri Lankans stranded in Jakarta , Indonesia, was taken back to the island due to...
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Sri Lankan Embassy in Abu Dhabi closed until further notice
Local News: The Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry reported that the Sri Lankan Embassy in Abu Dhabi has been closed over...
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Parking fees to resume in Colombo despite curfew today
Local News: With the relaxation of curfew regulations in a bid to restore normalcy in the country following the outbreak...
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Coronavirus Update: Total Covid-19 cases rise to 1028
Coronavirus Update: Another person on Wednesday (20) tested positive for COVID-19 at 10.15 pm, the Ministry of Health says. Thereby...
Read moreShowers expects in Southern, WP, Sabaragamuwa, Central and NW provinces
Today’s Weather Forecast: Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Southern, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces. Fairly...
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COVID – 19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund continues with ITUKAMA brand name
Local News: The COVID- 19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund now operates under the brand name ‘ITUKAMA’. The Fund now...
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Set of Guidelines issued for film & teledrama industry
Local News: Following operational guidelines on preparedness for response to COVID-19 outbreak for the film & teledrama industry, the Ministry...
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Elections Commission says cannot hold election on June 20
Local News: Today the Elections Commission informed the Supreme Court that, given the current situation in the country, it is...
Read moreBalance of the COVID – 19 Fund reaches Rs. 1128 million as of today
Local News: The staff of the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs has handed over Rs.2, 205,448.89 to President Gotabaya...
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Buses to travel among districts from today
Local News: As of today, buses will travel among districts except in areas that have been declared to be high-risk...
Read moreEye Hospital commence normal services
Local News: The services offered at Colombo 's National Eye Hospital have begun normal services following an improvement in the...
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DIG Ajith Rohana says Strict action against intentionally curfew violators
Local News: The law will be strictly enforced against those who were arrested over intentionally violate curfew regulations, said DIG...
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Defence Secretary notes that No truth in extremist threats to Sri Lanka
Local News: The Defence Ministry urged the public not to be misled by certain posts circulating on social media platforms...
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I will not hesitate to withdraw SL from int’l org that continue to harass war heroes- President
Local News: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said he would not hesitate to withdraw Sri Lanka from any foreign organization that would...
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Coronavirus Update: 07 more people tested positive Covid-19
Coronavirus Update: Seven more people on Tuesday (19) tested positive for coronavirus at 11.55 pm, the health ministry says. The...
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Ranaviru Day Message
Local News: President says I write this message with utmost contentment and pride to pay homage to the valiant war...
Read moreCoronavirus Update: Total Covid-19 cases rise to 1020 this evening
Coronavirus Update: The total number of confirmed COVID-19 infections in Sri Lanka exceeded Tuesday's grim milestone of 1000 (19). At...
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We once again pledge that justice will be done to all – Prime Minister
Local News: Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa says the Sri Lankan armed forces and police are the nation's sentinels, ensuring the...
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Explore possibility of finding maritime jobs for Sri Lankans – President
Local News: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa explores the possibility of finding employment for Sri Lankan youths at prominent shipping companies in...
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