Private Sector Minimum Wage Increased to Rs. 27,000 from April 2025

In a significant move aimed at supporting private sector workers, the Cabinet of Ministers has given…

Sri Lanka Dispatches 26-Member Relief Team to Support Earthquake-Hit Myanmar

A 26-member specialized team comprising medical professionals and disaster relief personnel from Sri Lanka’s tri-forces, under…

Narendra Modi Meets Legendary 1996 Sri Lankan Cricket Team During Colombo Visit

During his official visit to Colombo, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took time to meet several…

Sri Lanka Railways Introduces Special Trains for Sinhala & Tamil New Year 2025

Sri Lanka Railways has scheduled special train services to accommodate travelers during the Sinhala and Tamil…

Elderly German Tourist Drowns in Bentota Hotel Pool

A tragic incident occurred in Bentota’s Warahena area on Friday, where an 83-year-old foreign visitor lost…

Sri Lanka Customs Holds 400 Vehicles Due to Regulatory Confusion – Importers Urge Government Action

A regulatory misstep in vehicle importation policies has led to nearly 400 vehicles being held at…

Heavy Rainfall Expected in Parts of Sri Lanka Today – Met Department Issues Weather Alert

The Department of Meteorology has forecast significant rainfall across Sri Lanka today, with some areas likely…

Dr. H.M.I.U. Karunaratne Appointed Acting Director of Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital

Dr. H.M.I.U. Karunaratne, the current Director of Polonnaruwa Hospital, has been officially designated as the Acting…

Sri Lanka’s Pekoe Trail Named Among TIME Magazine’s Top 100 Travel Destinations for 2025

Sri Lanka’s Pekoe Trail, a breathtaking long-distance hiking route through the Central Highlands, has earned a…

Intoxicated Passenger Arrested for Misconduct on Flight from India to Sri Lanka

A 65-year-old dual citizen of Sri Lanka and Sweden has been taken into custody for allegedly…