Attention has been drawn towards launching cable car projects at several tourist destinations, including Sri Pada, during a meeting of the Tourism Task Force held today at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (7:05 PM)
Nineteen out of 22 Buddhist monks arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a large stock of narcotics have tested positive for drug use, according to the Judicial Medical Officer. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (9:52 PM)
A former Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Motor Traffic has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), officials said. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (7:42 PM)
The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on May 1, the UAE s state news agency WAM said. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (7:49 PM)
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the resolution furnished by the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs to provide assistance for the rebuilding and rehabilitation of places of worship affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (6:09 PM)
The President of Vietnam, To Lam is scheduled to address the Parliament of Sri Lanka on May 8. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (6:26 PM)