AI camera systems to be installed in SLTB and private buses to reduce accidents A total of 40 AI camera systems will be installed in both Sri Lanka Transport Board and private buses as part of a new project launched with the aim of minimizing accidents involving long-distance buses. 13-08-2025 [More]
Pharmacists at Kurunegala Hospital on token strike today The Society of Government Pharmacists has announced that a 24-hour token strike will be staged today (13) at the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital. 13-08-2025 [More]
Job agent arrested for defrauding youth over Rs. 900000 by promising employment in Romania A manager of a Sri Lankan foreign employment agency has been arrested on suspicion of defrauding an individual of Rs. 945000 by falsely promising him a job in Romania. 13-08-2025 [More]
Tamil Nadu fishermen strike in Rameswaram over frequent Sri Lanka Navy arrests Rameswaram fishermen in Tamil Nadu have commenced an indefinite strike condemning frequent arrests by Sri Lanka Navy according to India media reports. 13-08-2025 [More]
Human-Elephant Conflict Officials mull relocating elephants that encroach on villages The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) chaired a meeting at the Defence Ministry to review the ongoing measures to mitigate the escalating human-elephant conflict. 13-08-2025 [More]
Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm likely in some areas today Showers will occur at times in the Western Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today (13) the Department of Meteorology said. 13-08-2025 [More]
Suspected gunman arrested in Meegoda shooting The suspected gunman in the shooting incident that took place in Meegoda this afternoon (12) has been arrested police said. 13-08-2025 [More]
EU leaders say Ukraine should have freedom to decide its future Ukrainians must have the freedom to decide their own future European Union member states said on Tuesday weighing in ahead of talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin opens new tab on Friday. 13-08-2025 [More]
Gamini Senarathne to be appointed Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal submitted by the Minister of Buddha Shasana Religious and Cultural Activities to appoint R. M. Gamini Senarathne to the post of Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs. 13-08-2025 [More]
Sri Lanka to launch floating solar power projects to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050 The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to call for proposals from companies to provide consultancy services to carry-out feasibility studies and environmental impact assessments to launch floating solar power projects. 13-08-2025 [More]
