A Sri Lankan government delegation is scheduled to leave for the United States on Friday (July 18) to negotiate a reduction in the tariffs imposed on Sri Lankan exports to the US, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said. MORE..
15 Jul 2025 (8:13 PM)
A meeting was held today (15) at the Ministry of Environment with officials from the Department of Wildlife Conservation, aimed at tightening laws against the shooting of wild elephants. MORE..
15 Jul 2025 (5:41 PM)
A 32-year-old Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) upon arrival from Dubai for attempting to smuggle 35 kg of gold into the country, according to the Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
15 Jul 2025 (9:08 PM)
Fauja Singh, a British-Indian man believed to be the world s oldest marathon runner, has died after being hit by a car in India at the age of 114. MORE..
15 Jul 2025 (4:42 PM)
Two Gazette notifications are scheduled to be issued on Friday (18), to facilitate the appointment of nursing offices to fill existing vacancies, Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has announced. MORE..
15 Jul 2025 (3:45 PM)
The Sub-Inspector (SI) of the Tangalle Police, who was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting and threatening a female police officer from the same police station, was produced before the Tangalle Magistrate s Court today (15). MORE..
15 Jul 2025 (8:00 PM)