Visitors to be allowed in Sigiriya during moon-lit nights
In a bid to boost revenue from tourism, the Tourism Ministry has decided to allow visitors at historic rock fortress Sigiriya at moon-lit nights.
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President Inaugurates FACETS Sri Lanka
The 31st edition of “FACETS Sri Lanka – 2025 International Gem and Jewellery Exhibition” was inaugurated today (January 4) by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Cinnamon Grand, Colombo. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
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CB Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe is LMD’s ‘Sri Lankan Of The Year’
Pioneering business magazine LMD has announced that its ‘Sri Lankan Of The Year’ (SLOTY) for 2024 is the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe.
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U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers Boost Education and Ties with Sri Lanka
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to investing in youth and strengthening its partnership with Sri Lanka. On Thursday,
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Govt. approval granted to receive 22 diesel engines from India
The Indian Railways have agreed to provide 22 American Locomotive Company (ALCO) diesel engines to Sri Lanka Railways as a grant from the Indian Government.
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World’s most expensive Christmas tree unveiled in Germany
Germany has taken festive excess to a whole new level with the unveiling of the world’s most expensive Christmas tree.
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Jay-Z denies allegations he sexually assaulted a 13-year-old in 2000 with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by Sean “Diddy” Combs has amended her lawsuit to include allegations that she was also assaulted by Jay-Z at the same party.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is denied bail for a third time
Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in jail after a judge rejected his latest attempt for release while the rapper and music producer awaits trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.
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The 72nd Sanchi Mahabodhi Festival will be celebrated on November 30 and December 1.
The 72nd Sanchi Mahabodhi Festival will be held two days from November 30 to December 1 at the Sanchi Chethiyagiri Temple Complex, in Vidisha, India.
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Tusks of elephant taken back to Thailand from Sri Lanka to be trimmed
Veterinarians at the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre in Lampang are planning to trim the tusks of Plai Sak Surin,
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