Grade 5 Scholarship exam top marks: 193 in Sinhala, 188 in Tamil
2026-09-02
The highest marks recorded at the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination were 193 in the Sinhala medium and 188 inContinue Reading
Govt considers relief for workers facing job losses due to El Niño impact
2026-09-02
The government is considering a relief mechanism for people who lose their jobs due to the impact of El Niño,Continue Reading
Drought forces temporary closure of campsites at Kumana and Gal Oya national parks
2026-09-02
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has temporarily closed campsites at the Kumana and Gal Oya national parks due to theContinue Reading
Chief of Defence Staff (Repeal) Bill approved by parliamentary oversight committee
2026-09-02
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has approved the Chief of Defence Staff (Repeal) Bill, withContinue Reading
Namal Rajapaksa summoned to Bribery on 4th
2026-09-02
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has been summoned to appear before the Commission toContinue Reading
Don’t punish children over Scholarship Results, Ministry warns legal action
2026-09-02
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has warned that strict legal action will be taken against individuals who physicallyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Rising Stars Surge: Sonal No. 25, Pasindu Climbs 170 Places
2026-09-02
Sri Lanka batters Sonal Dinusha and Pasindu Sooriyabandara have made significant gains in the latest ICC Men’s Test Player RankingsContinue Reading
Masked gang flees after Rs. 60M robbery at Thalawathugoda travel agency
2026-09-02
Police have launched an investigation into a Rs. 60 million robbery at a travel agency in Thalawathugoda. According to reports,Continue Reading
26-year-old arrested with 130 E-Cigarettes in Wellampitiya
2026-09-02
A 26-year-old man has been arrested with 130 foreign electronic cigarettes allegedly intended for illegal sale during a joint operationContinue Reading
65‑year‑old arrested for Rs. 40M Canada job scam
2026-09-02
A 65‑year‑old man from Battaramulla has been arrested for defrauding the public by promising jobs in Canada, police said. TheContinue Reading
22A hearings conclude; SC decision to be sent to Speaker
2026-09-02
The Supreme Court has concluded deliberations on petitions filed in relation to the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution. TheContinue Reading
Janasetha Front Leader Seelarathana Thera assaulted
2026-09-02
Venerable Battaramulle Seelarathana Thera, leader of the Janasetha Front, was assaulted this morning in the Weeragula area, it was reported. Continue Reading
Sri Lanka to access difficult‑to‑procure drugs via UNDP
2026-09-02
The Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medicine has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)Continue Reading
Court orders health report on Suresh Sallay
2026-09-02
The Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today ordered the Director of the National Hospital to submit a report on theContinue Reading
New insurance scheme for fruit farmers
2026-09-02
A new insurance scheme for fruit cultivation has been introduced by the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board to safeguard farmersContinue Reading
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam Results – doenets.lk
2026-09-02
The Department of Examinations says the results of the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination has been released. Results can beContinue Reading
252 drivers tested, seven identified for drug use
2026-09-02
Seven drivers were identified as having used dangerous drugs during random inspections carried out yesterday, out of a total ofContinue Reading
Japan donates seven low-floor buses to boost Sri Lanka’s public transport
2026-09-02
The Government of Japan has donated seven low-floor buses to Sri Lanka as part of continued development cooperation aimed atContinue Reading