The Puttalam district had virtually been a parched region and the climate was conducive for the salt manufacturing. However this had gradually changed over the past several years.

The first school swimming pool in the Puttalam area was declared open by Minister of Sports Mahindananda Aluthgamage recently at the Senanayake Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Madampe.

Puttalam located in the west of Sri Lanka, is popular for its fishing industry, religious sites, art and culture. With close proximity to Kalpitiya, is popular for whale watching.

The Socialist Equality Party in Sri Lanka held a public meeting at Puttalam’s Town Hall as part of its Provincial Council election campaign.

More Ranking shuttlers are expected to take part at the Puttalam District All-Island Open Badminton Championships 2025, which is scheduled to be held from May 26 to June 1 at the Sir Albert F. Peiris ...

Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister A.H.M.H. Abayarathna stated that the Government has granted approval to implement projects for reducing the Human-Elephant ...

SLT-MOBITEL has embarked on a significant environmental initiative with a new mangrove restoration project at Pubudugama, Wanathavilluwa in Puttalam District. The project, in collaboration with the ...

The Navy helped rescue a stranded whale in the Puttalam lagoon off the Ippanthivu island by guiding it back to the deep sea yesterday (08). The stranded whale is about 20 feet long. An Inshore Patrol ...

Puttalam District swimmers create history Ananda, Mahamaya to the fore By Bernie Wijesekera Defending Age Group Relay Champions Ananda College and Mahamaya Girls School, Kandy stole the limelight to ...

Sri Lanka’ test, trace, treat pandemic management strategy has relied heavily on the country’s well-established public healthcare system. Nearly a year in, health workers from around the country have ...