October 05, 2024
Prabashini Deshabandu
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters in the wee hours of 01st July 2024. The operation led to the seizure of 04 Indian dhows and apprehension of 25 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Delft Island, Jaffna.
President pays final tribute to late R. Sampanthan
July 03, 2024President Ranil Wickremesinghe paid his respects to the late leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), MP R. Sampanthan.
UNDP Resident Representative Azusa Kubota presents the findings of STRIDE to the Prime Minister
July 03, 2024United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Sri Lanka Ms Azusa Kubota met with Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena today (01.07.2024) at the Temple Trees premises.
Today’s weather forecast
July 03, 2024Showers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy showers above 50mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
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