Sun Directly Over Sri Lanka | Authorities Warn of Rising Heat and Worsening Drought!
COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka's battle with prolonged dry weather intensified as authorities warned of rising heat levels, shrinking water...
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Colombo Port Rises to 20th Among World’s Leading Container Ports
The Port of Colombo has risen to 20th place among the world’s leading container ports, following strong growth in container...
Today – weather Forecast
Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Fairly heavy...
Sri Lanka Pledges US$1 Million in Aid for Nepal Flood and Landslide Victims
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Government to provide US$1 million in financial assistance to support relief efforts for...
President pays homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently in Kandy to participate in the annual Esala Perahera celebrations at the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa,...
Emergency Hotlines Activated for Sri Lankans in Nepal
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has activated 24-hour emergency hotlines to assist Sri Lankan nationals currently...
President Visits Malwathu and Asgiriya Mahanayake Theros and Anunayake Theros
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently in Kandy to participate in the events of the annual Esala Perahera of the...
42nd National Milad-un-Nabi State Celebration held under President’s patronage
Sri Lanka places strong faith in the power of the people in building a developed and prosperous nation. President Anura Kumara...
Fourth Randoli Perahera of Kandy Esala Perahera Festival Underway
The fourth Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera Festival is currently parading through the streets of Kandy. The...
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath Expresses Solidarity with Nepal Following Devastating Floods
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has expressed his deep sorrow over the devastating floods reported in Rasuwa District and...
