General Grade 5 Scholarship Results 2026: Check Score Online at doenets.lk
The Department of Examinations has officially announced the release of results for the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, bringing much-anticipated news for…
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General Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to Lead High-Stakes UAE Mission Targeting Jobs, Trade and Tourism
Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath is set to embark on an official two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates from September 2 to 3, with a strong…
General Dasun Shanaka Returns to Sri Lanka's ODI Squad for England Series
Sri Lanka have recalled veteran all-rounder Dasun Shanaka to their One Day International squad ahead of the upcoming series against England, signalling a…
General Sri Lanka Sees 3.3% Dip in Tourist Arrivals for August Amid Ongoing Recovery Efforts
Sri Lanka's tourism sector has recorded a 3.3 percent decline in visitor arrivals during the month of August, raising fresh concerns among industry…
General Sajith Premadasa Raises Alarm Over Alleged Irregularities in Eastern Container Terminal Development
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has raised serious concerns over alleged irregularities and malpractices in the second phase of development work at the…
General Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith Urges All Sri Lankans to Unite in Prayer for Easter Sunday Attack Truth
A Nation Called to Pray Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has issued a heartfelt appeal to Sri Lankans across the island to come together in prayer, seeking truth and…
General NWSDB Water Cut: Colombo Districts Face 24-Hour Supply Suspension
Residents across Colombo and its suburban neighbourhoods are being urged to make advance preparations after the National Water Supply and Drainage Board…
General US Dollar Selling Rate Holds Steady at Rs. 332 Against Sri Lankan Rupee
Rupee Shows Slight Depreciation at Commercial Banks The Sri Lankan Rupee has recorded a marginal depreciation against the United States Dollar at select…
General Sri Lanka and US Chart New Course in Defence and Disaster Management Collaboration
Bilateral Talks Open Door to Expanded Security and Humanitarian Ties Sri Lanka and the United States have taken steps to deepen their bilateral relationship,…
General Civil Society Groups File Bribery Commission Complaint Against All 159 NPP Parliamentarians Over Allowance Misuse
A coalition of civil society organisations has filed a formal complaint with Sri Lanka's Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption…
General Sri Lanka Name Squads for England White-Ball Tour; Asalanka Gets Vice-Captaincy in Both Formats
Sri Lanka Cricket has unveiled its squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of England, naming 16-member groups for both the One Day International and Twenty20…
General Kamindu Mendis Loses Sri Lanka White-Ball Vice-Captaincy After Brief Tenure
Sri Lanka's rising batting star Kamindu Mendis has been stripped of his white-ball vice-captaincy role, just months after being handed the prestigious…
General Former Hambantota Mayor Eraj Ravindra Fernando: Police Probe
Former Mayor of the Hambantota Municipal Council, Eraj Ravindra Fernando, has been found dead inside a flat in Bambalapitiya, Colombo, according to police…
General University Academics Set to Take to the Streets as FUTA Launches Day of Protests
The Federation of University Teachers' Associations (FUTA) is set to stage protests across the country today, as the union presses ahead with its campaign over…
General Sri Lanka's Promise.lk Platform Eyes Major Expansion as Transactions Approach Rs. 42 Billion
Sri Lanka's government-backed e-commerce platform Promise.lk is gaining significant momentum, with the total value of deals facilitated through the platform…
General Iran-US Tensions Force Sri Lanka to Walk a Diplomatic Tightrope
Non-Alignment Under Pressure The escalating conflict between Iran and the United States has placed Sri Lanka's long-standing policy of non-alignment under…
General Sri Lanka Pushes for Deeper NATO Ties in Defence Modernisation and Cyber Security Drive
Sri Lanka has expressed a strong desire to strengthen its cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), with a particular focus on…
General US-Sri Lanka Joint Operation Dismantles Pakistan-Linked Drug Trafficking Network
A coordinated counternarcotics operation between the United States and Sri Lanka has successfully disrupted a drug trafficking network with roots in Pakistan,…
General University of Colombo Faces Legal Heat as Student Drags Administration to Court Over Exam Misconduct
Compensation Claim Filed Against University Administration Officials from the University of Colombo have been summoned to appear before a court after a higher…
General New Media Solutions Clinches Gold and Two Silvers at Dragons of Sri Lanka 2026
Sri Lankan digital marketing firm New Media Solutions has added fresh hardware to its trophy cabinet, walking away with one Gold and two Silver awards at the…
General Kegalle Municipal Councillor Remanded Over Alleged Rs. 26 Million Fraud
A municipal councillor from Kegalle has been remanded in custody in connection with allegations of misappropriating more than Rs. 26 million, authorities have…
General Chamari Athapaththu Reaches Career-Best ICC Ranking After Stellar T20I Display
Sri Lanka Captain Scales New Heights in Women's T20I Rankings Sri Lanka women's cricket captain Chamari Athapaththu has achieved a career-best position in the…
General Iran Strikes Back: Missile and Drone Barrage Targets US-Linked Military Bases Across Middle East
Iran has launched a sweeping retaliatory offensive, firing missiles and deploying drones against United States-linked military installations spread across the…
General Former State Minister Pillayan Remanded Further Until September 15
Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, widely known by his alias Pillayan, has been ordered to remain in remand custody until September 15, a…