Information Integrity Concerns in 2026 Anti-Terrorism Bill
2025-12-16
Protection of the State from Terrorism Act, No. of 2026: Observations from an information integrity perspective By Dr Sanjana HattotuwaContinue Reading
Estate workers in Maskeliya make donation to Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund
2025-12-15
A group of 21 estate workers from the Hapugastenna Lower Division in the Mousakelle area of Maskeliya have donated Rs.Continue Reading
School dropouts on the rise : Education Ministry report
2025-12-15
The number of students dropping out before completing 13 years of education is on the rise, according to the EducationContinue Reading
A new public platform to report road conditions : Transport Minister
2025-12-15
The Ministry of Transport, together with the Road Development Authority (RDA) and the Ministry’s Digital Task Force, has launched aContinue Reading
Australia: At least 10 killed in Bondi Beach shooting
2025-12-14
Australian Police say there have been at least 10 people killed following a shooting near a Jewish gathering at Sydney’sContinue Reading
Japan deploys field hospital in Chilaw to aid flood-affected communities
2025-12-12
Japan’s Disaster Relief Team (JDR) has established a fully equipped mobile field hospital at the Chilaw Police Grounds to provideContinue Reading
Former Chairman of Beliatta Pradeshiya Sabha arrested
2025-12-12
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) arrested former Beliatta Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Cyril Munasinghe on Dec.Continue Reading
Deputy Minister Inspects Disaster Relief Services Warehouse
2025-12-12
Deputy Minister of Defence Maj. Gen. Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) inspected the National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC) warehouse complex inContinue Reading
Minister calls for practical solutions amid criticism over Knuckles road proposal
2025-12-12
Minister K. D. Lal Kantha has called for scientific and practical proposals to address access issues in areas affected byContinue Reading
Public urged to prioritize mental well-being after Cyclone Ditwah
2025-12-12
The Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists has issued a statement in response to the recent Cyclone Ditwah, which has severelyContinue Reading
“We communicated” Meteorologists association responds to allegations
2025-12-12
The Sri Lanka Association of Meteorologists stated that Department of Meteorology officials acted in accordance with established Standard Operating ProceduresContinue Reading
Severe lightning advisory issued for 04 districts
2025-12-12
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued a severe lightning advisory for the districts of Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle, andContinue Reading
2025 GIT Exam for Grade 12 students : New date announced
2025-12-12
The 2025 General Information Technology (GIT) examination for Grade 12 students, which was previously postponed due to adverse weather conditions,Continue Reading
ADB approves $200 Mn loan for Mahaweli Water Security Project
2025-12-12
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to support the ongoing Mahaweli Development Program, Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
Man arrested in Telegram-based investment scam for defrauding Rs. 6.8 Mn
2025-12-12
A 31-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly defrauding over Rs. 6.8 million through an online investment scam, following anContinue Reading
UNESCO Commission raises concerns over proposed road through Knuckles reserve
2025-12-12
A proposal to reopen an old gravel road through the Knuckles Conservation Forest to restore access to the Meemure areaContinue Reading
South Korean Buddhist delegations boost Sri Lanka Tourism
2025-12-12
Sri Lanka has been highlighted as a growing tourism destination for South Koreans, with two VVIP Buddhist delegations visiting theContinue Reading
MEPA urges public to stop discarding flood debris into environment
2025-12-12
The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) has issued an urgent appeal to the public to stop discarding flood-related waste, especiallyContinue Reading