A pilot project on adding 50 electric buses operated by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) will be launched to create an efficient and a quality transport service, State Minister of Transport, Lasantha Alagiyawanna said. The Minister of State said that the approval of the Cabinet has already been...

The Ambassador of United States of America to Sri Lanka  Julie J Chung called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa on Monday (24) at Air Force Headquarters. A cordial discussion was held between the Commander and visiting Ambassador on matters of bilateral importance ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has decided to adopt a digital art conservation program to protect the paintings and artworks at historic temples in the country. Director General of the Central Cultural Fund, Professor Gamini Ranasinghe told News 1st that digital records of paintings and artworks at ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Health informed private pharmacies to refrain from selling the two discontinued types of 75mg Aspirin drug used for heart patients. Health Secretary Janaka Sri Chandragupta said the stocks should be returned to the places it was purchased from. It was recen...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka will introduce a new train aimed at promoting tourism in the north of the country, on 4th August 2023. The new train will operate from Mount Lavinia to Kankasanthurai with air-conditioned compartments, and will also include a restaurant compartment as well. The 'Y...