Category: General
Russia Commits to Assisting Sri Lanka with Energy Supply Amid Crisis
Moscow: Russia has pledged its full support to help Sri Lanka overcome the ongoing energy crisis triggered by global economic disruptions linked to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The assurance was given by Russian Deputy E…
Navy Intercepts Drug-Smuggling Fishing Vessel, Six Apprehended
Dikovita: A local multi-day fishing vessel suspected of transporting narcotics was escorted to the Dikovita Fisheries Harbor today following a special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy. The vessel was intercepted in the deep seas off the south…
Navy Seizes 468kg of Smuggled Kendu Leaves in Puttalam
Puttalam: The Sri Lanka Navy has seized approximately 468 kilograms of smuggled Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in Puttalam. The operation was carried out recently in the beach area of Erambugodella by SLNS Vijaya attached to the Nort…
Follow Proper Mechanism When Switching Off Street Lights – Essential Services Chief
Colombo: Commissioner General of Essential Services Prabath Chandrakeerthi has called on local authorities to adopt a proper mechanism, in coordination with the Police, when switching off street lights between 6.00 p.m. and 10.00 p.m. as part of energ…
‘Symphony of Wings’ Musical Extravaganza Organized by Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit
Colombo: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and his spouse Mrs. Sujeewa Jayasekara, the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuiyakontha (Retd), along with the Chairperson of the Ministry …
Deputy Ministers Aim to Boost Foreign Employment for Retiring Sri Lanka Naval Personnel
Colombo: A significant meeting aimed at expanding foreign employment opportunities for retiring Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel in the shipping and marine sector was co-chaired by Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and Dep…
Minister Urges Collective Action for Water and Electricity Conservation Amid Energy Crisis
Colombo: The Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government, Professor Chandana Abayaratne, has called for a collective effort from all state institutions, local authorities, and citizens to responsibly conserve water and…
Guidelines Issued to Conserve Fuel and Energy in Sri Lanka
Colombo: The Office of the Commissioner General of Essential Services has issued a set of guidelines aimed at conserving fuel and energy across the country.
According to News.LK, the guidelines stipulate that all air conditioning systems in governme…