The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, says that while some critics label the large-scale projects implemented in Sri Lanka with Chinese financial assistance as "white elephants," all such projects were developed according to the requests of the governments in power at the time. MORE..
29 Nov 2024 (3:40 PM)
Ten sluice gates of the Rajanganaya Reservoir have been opened following heavy rainfall. MORE..
29 Nov 2024 (12:13 PM)
The Colombo High Court has acquitted former Minister Rajitha Senaratne and two others in the case related to the controversial white van media conference held in 2019. MORE..
29 Nov 2024 (1:30 PM)
Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation K.D. Lal Kantha says that farmers whose fields have been damaged due to inclement weather conditions will be provided with all assistance to revive their agricultural activities. MORE..
29 Nov 2024 (8:36 PM)
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says Sri Lanka s economy is now in a much more stable position and that the present political stability is an important factor for long-term, sustainable economic development. MORE..
29 Nov 2024 (6:34 PM)
The Rajarata Rejina train travelling from Anuradhapura to Beliatta has derailed this morning (29) between the Colombo Fort and the Secretariat Halt railway stations. MORE..
29 Nov 2024 (2:30 PM)