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A structured initiative has been identified as essential to revitalize the local economy, strengthen the tourism industry, and enhance the overall visitor experience in Colombo through increased night-time tourism activities. In line with this objective, a project has been planned...

The Epidemiology Department has issued a warning regarding the potential spread of Chikungunya in several regions of the country.According to Epidemiologist Dr. Chinthana Perera, the risk is particularly high in parts of the Colombo District, including Kaduwela, Gothatuwa, and Battaramulla,...

The Kurunduwatta Police report that an Army Brigadier has been arrested in connection with an incident in which he entered the SSC Stadium in Colombo dressed in military uniform and assaulted two private security personnel. The suspect was taken into...

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has issued a firm demand for the government to release the revised circular concerning the reduction of additional duties and leave allowances for doctors within one week. The association has warned that failure to...

Officers from the Laboratory Scientist Service and the Physical Therapy Service, both part of the Paramedical Service, have commenced a strike from 8:00 a.m. today (27), citing five key demands. Among these are concerns over injustices faced by allied health...

A police sergeant attached to the Gokarella Police Station has been suspended in connection with an assault incident that occurred during an argument on May 24. According to police sources, the altercation took place between the sergeant and an individual...

As a journalist closely connected to the people of Jaffna, I carry the weight of stories from Sri Lanka's North—stories of families torn apart, dreams interrupted, and lives forever changed by decades of conflict. Though I was too young to...

A tense situation has arisen at the premises of the Education Ministry after a group of teachers arrived and staged a sit-in protest by sitting on the floor, demanding solutions to their grievances.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (26) ordered the release on bail of former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who had been remanded in connection with the alleged importation of a substandard organic fertilizer shipment during the previous government.Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali...

Three SriLankan Airlines flights—UL196, UL172, and UL124—departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake were diverted to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in India due to adverse weather conditions. However, the decision to divert these flights to India has sparked questions as...