Decision to expand several roads in the Matara District: Weligama-Telijjawila project included in the 2027 Budget.
A special discussion was held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways, Dr. Prasanna Gunasena, to develop several main roads as a solution to the heavy traffic congestion in the Matara District. During the meeting, it was…
New Official Residences for 10 Southern Province Police OICs: Minister Ananda Wijepala Officiates Opening
The official ceremony to hand over newly constructed official residences for the Officers-in-Charge (OICs) of 10 police stations in the Southern Province was held yesterday (12th), under the patronage of the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary…
Battle of The Ends 2026!
The excitement builds as Rahula College faces Hartley College in the thrilling Battle of The Ends 2026! A clash of pride, passion, and tradition for the Manimaran–Wijesiriwardena Challenge Trophy. Get ready for an unforgettable showdown!
7 Shops in Kamburupitiya Penalized for Selling Stale Food During Festive Season
As part of a series of raids conducted across the Matara district to identify traders selling expired and unfit food to consumers during this festive season, another raid was carried out yesterday (06) throughout the Kamburupitiya town. The inspection…
4 critically injured in southern expressway collision
Four individuals sustained severe injuries during the early hours of today (06) when a truck crashed into the rear of a container vehicle near the Welipenna service area on the Southern Expressway. Police reported that the incident occurred around 5:30…
Wednesday special holiday cancelled from April 8
The special holiday granted on Wednesdays for government institutions, schools and universities will be cancelled with effect from April 8, the Commissioner General of Essential Services announced. The Wednesday holiday had previously been introduced as…
A discussion regarding the expansion of Matara town in a manner that is more convenient for the public
“A discussion regarding the expansion of Matara town to make it more convenient for the public was held on April 2, 2025, at the Matara District Secretariat. Accordingly, further discussions were held regarding the establishment of the Matara…
The 25th Anniversary of the Matara Trade and Commerce Association, celebrated on a grand scale…..
The 25th Anniversary of the Matara Trade and Commerce Association was recently held on a grand scale at the Sanaya Wedding & Convention Hall in Matara. Deshamanya Najab Deen, the Chairman of Deen Brothers (Pvt) Ltd, attended as the Chief Guest.…
The JVP (Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna) April Heroes Commemoration.. in Matara…
The 55th April Heroes Commemoration, organized by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), is scheduled to commence shortly at the Matara SANASA Hall, under the patronage of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Vijitha Herath.
Laugfs Gas & Litro Gas Price Increase
The company has decided to increase Laugfs Gas prices effective from midnight today (05). Accordingly, the company announced that the price of a 12.5 kg gas cylinder has been increased by Rs. 1,070. Furthermore, the price of a 5 kg gas cylinder has been…