Notice on closure of vehicle revenue license counters in Western Province The Department of Government Information has announced that all counters responsible for issuing vehicle revenue licenses in the Western Province will remain closed on May 5 and 6 2025 in view of the upcoming Local Government Elections scheduled for May 6 2025. 04-05-2025 [More]
2025 LG Polls Five more candidates arrested for violating election laws Five additional candidates contesting the local government elections have been arrested in connection with various complaints including violations of election laws reported between 600 a.m. yesterday (May 2) and 600 a.m. today (May 3). 04-05-2025 [More]
Voting underway in Singapore as its long-ruling party seeks a bigger win Singaporeans were voting Saturday in a general election that is seen as the first key test of support for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong who took office last year. 04-05-2025 [More]
Task Force appointed to combat Dengue & Chikungunya in Western Province A task force has been appointed to control the spread of Dengue and Chikungunya cases says Secretary to the Ministry of Health of the Western Provincial Council L. A. Kalukapuarachchi. 04-05-2025 [More]
President Dissanayake to leave for Vietnam today President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to depart for Vietnam today (May 3) on a state visit at the invitation of the President of Vietnam Luong Cuong. 04-05-2025 [More]
Suspected shooter in Dan Priyasad murder arrested The suspect believed to be the gunman involved in the murder of political activist Dan Priyasad has been arrested in the Cinnamon Gardens area of Colombo police said. 04-05-2025 [More]
Youth dies following arrest by Kosgoda Police A youth arrested by the Kosgoda Police has died after being admitted to the Balapitiya Base Hospital reportedly due to a sudden illness police said. 04-05-2025 [More]
7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes off southern coasts of Chile and Argentina A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday the United States Geological Survey said. 04-05-2025 [More]
Parliament to convene on May 8 9 to debate key motions and resolutions The Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera stated that Parliament is scheduled to convene on May 8 and 9. 04-05-2025 [More]
Modi inaugurates Adani-built Vizhinjam Port in Kerala Expected to rival Colombo and Dubai Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday formally inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala marking a major step in putting the southern state on the global maritime map. 04-05-2025 [More]
