A comprehensive study on promoting awareness on the role of Intellectual Property (IP) in promoting tourism- related economic activities and culture of the country is nearing finalization.

With the view of promoting the existing spiritual and cultural bond between Sri Lanka and India, Sri Lanka Army's Corps of Engineer Services (CES) built and displayed the first ever 'Vesak' Pandal in New Delhi on 15^th May states the army media.

Pre monsoon conditions are prevailing over the country.  Therefore, showery condition in the South-western part is expected to enhance during the next few days (Particularly from 20^{th May}) Met Department said.

Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Mahinda Amaraweera has given instructions to NARA to reinitiate pearl culture in marine and inland waters in Sri Lanka.