Education Ministry announces 2026 school calendar
2025-09-13
The Ministry of Education has announced the school calendar for 2026 covering government and government-approved private schools. The schedule alsoContinue Reading
Former UC Chairman, businessman arrested over illegal vehicle imports
2025-09-13
Former chairman of the Wattegama Urban Council Ravindra Bandara and businessman Lakshitha Manoj Weerabahu have been arrested in connection withContinue Reading
China to provide full requirement of school uniforms for 2026
2025-09-13
The Chinese government has agreed to provide the entire requirement of school uniforms for 4,418,404 students in government and government-assistedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka welcomes UN resolution on Palestine
2025-09-13
Sri Lanka has welcomed the adoption of a UN General Assembly resolution endorsing the New York Declaration on the peacefulContinue Reading
13 Sep: Heat advisory issued for 12 districts
2025-09-13
The Department of Meteorology has warned that the heat index—the temperature felt on the human body—is expected to rise toContinue Reading
Ex-CJ sworn in as Nepal’s first woman prime minister
2025-09-13
Nepal’s former chief justice, Sushila Karki, took oath as the interim prime minister in a ceremony at the President’s Office,Continue Reading
142 nations vote in favour of UN declaration on two-state solution, US & Israel oppose
2025-09-12
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly voted to endorse a declaration calling for “tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps”Continue Reading
Asia Cup : Charith Asalanka reveals about Sri Lanka XI
2025-09-12
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka spoke about the team’s playing XI for the Asia Cup clash against Bangladesh. Speaking aheadContinue Reading
Court fines two firms Rs. 600,000 for overpricing
2025-09-12
The Kegalle Magistrate’s Court on Friday fined two businesses for selling rice at prices higher than the government’s controlled rates.Continue Reading
Today’s News Digest – September 12
2025-09-12
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Ex-minister faces 35 breathing lapses per hour while asleep, court told
2025-09-12
Lawyers for former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa told a court Friday that his health is deteriorating in custody as heContinue Reading
Confidence in financial system rises short term : CBSL
2025-09-12
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka says respondents’ confidence in the financial system improved in the short term compared toContinue Reading
No friendship or Association with those practicing brutality against Palestine- Sajith
2025-09-12
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says Israel and Palestine functioning peacefully as two countries is the official policy and program ofContinue Reading
2026 Budget : President calls for export growth in construction sector
2025-09-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the objective is to create an economic environment that enables the construction industry to growContinue Reading
Foreign Minister meets Buddhist leaders in Geneva
2025-09-12
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath, who is currently on a visit to Geneva, has visited several international Buddhist institutionsContinue Reading
Corruption : Indictments filed against Ramith Rambukwella
2025-09-12
The Bribery Commission has filed indictments before the Colombo High Court against Ramith Rambukwella, son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.Continue Reading
Kabir Hashim appointed new COPA Chair
2025-09-12
Opposition MP Kabir Hashim has been appointed as the new Chair of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) of theContinue Reading