Removing finger marking could save Rs. 100 million per poll: PAFFREL
2026-06-24
The decision to discontinue the use of indelible ink to mark voters during elections could save around Rs. 100 millionContinue Reading
Progress reviewed on India-assisted housing project for Malayagam community
2026-06-24
A discussion to review the progress of the housing project under which 4,700 houses are being constructed for the MalayagamContinue Reading
2025 (2026) O/L certificates to be issued online only
2026-06-24
The Department of Examinations has announced that certificates for the 2025 (2026) General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level ExaminationContinue Reading
Govt launches ‘Ceylon Tea Village’ programme to strengthen small tea growers
2026-06-24
The government has launched the “Ceylon Tea Village” programme, an initiative aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s smallholder tea sector whileContinue Reading
Separate Changing Room for Sooryavanshi in England – Here’s Why
2026-06-24
India’s teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be required to use separate changing facilities during India’s upcoming T20 tour ofContinue Reading
Namal condemns Governor’s decision to remove Chavakachcheri Vice Chairman
2026-06-24
The Governor of the Northern Province has removed Chavakachcheri Urban Council Vice Chairman G. Kishor from both his position asContinue Reading
CAA launches major crackdown on wholesalers and importers in Pettah
2026-06-24
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) on Wednesday (24) launched a large-scale raid targeting wholesale traders and importers accused of violatingContinue Reading
2026 scholarship exam date: update from examinations department
2026-06-24
The 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will be held on August 9, Commissioner General of Examinations A.K.S. Indika Kumari LiyanageContinue Reading
Salaries and Pensions Commission members receive appointment letters
2026-06-24
Letters of appointment were presented today to the members of the newly established Salaries and Pensions Commission, tasked with addressingContinue Reading
Court of Appeal postpones further hearing on Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s petition
2026-06-24
The Court of Appeal today postponed to July 06 further submissions in the petition filed by former President Gotabaya RajapaksaContinue Reading
Social Media Collective warns new Media Bill threatens digital freedom
2026-06-24
The Collective for Social Media Declaration (CSMD) has voiced grave concern over the government’s gazetting of the Chartered Institute ofContinue Reading
French woman allegedly held captive by husband for 12 years rescued in Pakistan
2026-06-24
Police in Pakistan have arrested a man who allegedly held his wife and children captive at home and abused themContinue Reading
Dettol apologises after “Want a Clean Woman” Ad sparks backlash in China
2026-06-24
Dettol has apologised and withdrawn an advertisement in China after it triggered widespread criticism online over its portrayal of womenContinue Reading
France reports first case of Ebola
2026-06-24
A doctor returning from a humanitarian mission in Congo has tested positive for Ebola, the country’s first case of theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka export earnings rise 7.56% to US$ 7.3 billion in Jan–May 2026
2026-06-24
Sri Lanka’s export sector has continued to show resilience, with total exports surpassing US$ 7.3 billion in the first fiveContinue Reading
Office on missing persons and bureau of rehabilitation sign MOU to strengthen cooperation
2026-06-24
The Office on Missing Persons (OMP) and the Bureau of Rehabilitation (BOR) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) toContinue Reading
SLTB bus crash in Wellampitiya after driver suffers sudden illness at wheel
2026-06-24
A bus driver died after suddenly falling ill while driving a passenger bus bound for Ampara, causing the vehicle toContinue Reading
Police to arrest riders using modified noisy motorcycles during Poson
2026-06-24
Sri Lanka Police have warned that motorcyclists causing public nuisance during the upcoming Poson festival will be arrested, particularly thoseContinue Reading