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Sri Lanka and Thailand to strengthen cooperation in key sectors
Sri Lanka and Thailand have focused on further strengthening bilateral cooperation to promote development in the health, education, technology and economic sectors.
This was discussed during a special bilateral meeting between Minister of…
Japan grants Rs. 4.5 billion to Sri Lanka for flood mitigation in Wattala and Peliyagoda
The government of Japan has agreed to provide a grant of 2.179 billion Japanese yen, equivalent to approximately Rs. 4.56 billion, to Sri Lanka for a project aimed at reducing flood risks in Wattala and Peliyagoda.
The grant will fund the…
Sri Lanka evaluates nuclear energy’s role in future power generation
Sri Lanka is evaluating the potential role of nuclear energy in meeting its future electricity requirements, with safety, security and international safeguards identified as key priorities, Minister of Science and Technology Prof.…
African Swine Fever resurfaces at farms in six districts
African Swine Fever (ASF) has been detected again at pig farms in several parts of Sri Lanka, with nearly 200 pigs testing positive for the virus, the Department of Animal Production and Health has confirmed.
Chief Epidemiologist of the…
Indian High Commissioner meets JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha has met General Secretary of the JVP Tilvin Silva to discuss bilateral relations and current developments.
In a post on X, High Commissioner Jha said the discussions focused on India-Sri…
HQI of Homagama Police interdicted over suspect’s death in custody
The Headquarters Inspector (HQI) of the Homagama Police has been interdicted over alleged dereliction of duties in connection with the death of a suspect while in police custody, according to the Inspector General of Police (IGP).…
Udaya Gammanpila files writ petition challenging court order on Satyagraha at Viharamahadevi Park
Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal seeking an order to quash a directive issued by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court concerning a satyagraha held opposite Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo,…
Flood warning for Kalu Ganga Basin extended by 24 hours
The Irrigation Department has extended the flood warning issued for the Kalu Ganga Basin by a further 24 hours, warning of possible minor flooding in low-lying areas due to prevailing rainfall in the river's catchment areas.
Based on the…
Lieutenant Commander Madushika Kathriarachchi receives U.S. Naval Postgraduate School Master’s…
Lieutenant Commander Madushika Kathriarachchi has been awarded a master's degree in Defence Logistics Management from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey. The degree was presented by U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Hon. Eric…
INS Tir, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi arrives in Colombo
Three (3) ships belonging to the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), INS Tir, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi, arrived in Sri Lanka today, 26 October 2026, on a formal visit. The visiting ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in…