Polonnaruwa-Manampitiya train service suspended The Railway Department has announced that the temporary train service between Polonnaruwa and Manampitiya has been suspended as of this morning (21). 22-01-2025 [More]
Govt will uphold existing Anti-Terrorism Bill until new law is passed Minister Leader of the House Minister Bimal Rathnayake states that the existing Anti-Terrorism Bill would be upheld with great caution until a new legislation is enacted. 22-01-2025 [More]
After taking office Trump pardons 1500 Jan. 6 defendants Donald Trump pardoned about 1500 of his supporters who attacked the U.S. Capitol four years ago as he moved swiftly to impose his will on the U.S. government just hours after reclaiming the presidency on Monday. 22-01-2025 [More]
Sri Lanka to hold first-ever conference of MPs with disabilities The Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission Jose Ignacio Sanchez Amor Member of the European Parliament and his delegation met with Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne at Parliament recently. 22-01-2025 [More]
Parliamentary session begins The Parliamentary session commenced at 09.30 a.m. today (January 21). 22-01-2025 [More]
Trains delayed on coastal line The train services on the coastal line will experience delays owing to damage to the railway track at Dehiwela Sri Lanka Railways announced. 22-01-2025 [More]
Adverse weather impacts 15 districts over 20000 persons affected The prevailing adverse weather conditions have severely affected 15 districts across the island displacing thousands and causing significant disruptions. 22-01-2025 [More]
Govt to provide vehicles for all MPs No more permits - Vijitha Herath Minister of Foreign Affairs Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath states that the government plans to provide vehicles for all 225 Members of Parliament in the near future. 22-01-2025 [More]
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island Several spells of showers will occur in Eastern North-central and Uva provinces and in Matale Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts today (21) the Department of Meteorology said. 21-01-2025 [More]
55 reservoirs overflow across Sri Lanka 60 tanks exceed capasity The Irrigation Department reports that persistent heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka has caused most of the major and medium-sized reservoirs under its management to overflow. 21-01-2025 [More]