Cabinet Spokesperson Nalinda Jayatissa today addressed growing public concern over whether the government accorded full state honours for the funeral of Sri Lankan cinema icon Malini Fonseka, widely celebrated as the “Queen of Sinhala Cinema.”
Responding to a journalist’s question...
The Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health has issued a warning about the potential spread of Chikungunya in several regions across the country.
Epidemiologist Dr Chinthana Perera stated that the disease is currently prevalent in Kaduwela, Gothatuwa, and Battaramulla...
The Sri Lankan government has issued an official statement addressing the assault of Filipino travel vlogger Joseph James Weber, widely known as “The Lost Joey,” during his visit to Weligama, Matara in February last year.
Weber, who documents his...
New Generation Sri Lanka proudly announces the Youth Top40 Awards 2025 ignited by Soorya, to be held on 12 June 2025 at Shangri-La Colombo. This prestigious national event celebrates the vibrant spirit, talent, and potential of young Sri Lankans...
CPEX Sri Lanka, an official delivery agent for TEMU, has issued a statement addressing recent delivery delays and providing an update on the current status of parcel dispatches.
The company confirmed that a temporary disruption was caused by the non-performance...
The Ministry of Education has launched an urgent investigation into the tragic suicide of a 23-year-old second-year student at the Wayamba National College of Education in Bingiriya.
The student, identified as Sanjeewani Kumari from Teldeniya in Kandy, was found in...
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 24 MAY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 MAY 2025 by the Department of Meteorology
Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts while showers or...
Rear Admiral (retired) D. K. P. Dassanayake yesterday (24) alleged that the war-winning armed forces were being subjected to an unprecedented psychological operation.
The wartime Navy Spokesman said that the NPP government owed an explanation as to why the state-run...
The remains of veteran actress Malini Fonseka, revered as the “Queen of Sri Lankan Cinema”, will be brought to the National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka today (25 May) for the public to pay their final respects.
Her body will...
An Iranian thriller film that explores corruption and state violence in the country has won the the Palme d’Or, the coveted top prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
It Was Just an Accident, directed by dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi,...