Govt to continue programme to grant Rs. 6,000 allowance to purchase school stationery
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a plan to keep providing a Rs. 6,000 allowance for each child to buy school stationery. This program started in ...
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Proposal to increase minimum purchasing price of Samba and Kiri Samba paddy varieties approved
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved a plan to raise the minimum buying prices for Samba and Kiri Samba paddy varieties. This move aims ...
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Digital card system introduced for fuel supply to govt vehicles
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved a new digital card system for fueling government vehicles. This system aims to make it easier to pa...
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Cabinet approval to implement National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has given the green light to put into action the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy. This policy aims to ...
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Myanmar donates 500 MT of rice to cyclone victims in Sri Lanka
Today, a ceremony took place at the Asia World Port Terminal in Ahlon Township, Yangon Port, to celebrate the donation of 500 metric tons (10,000 bags...
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Wimal Weerawansa ends Satyagraha against education reforms
Wimal Weerawansa, a former minister, has chosen to end his ongoing 'Satyagraha' protest outside the Education Ministry. This decision came after the g...
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UN report urges accountability for conflict-related sexual violence in Sri Lanka
A report released today by the UN Human Rights Office points out that conflict-related sexual violence in Sri Lanka is still not properly addressed. S...
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Iran official says 2,000 people have been killed in unrest
An Iranian official announced on Tuesday that around 2,000 individuals, including members of the security forces, have died during protests in Iran. T...
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Govt. will not reverse its programs despite any disaster – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared that the government will not use the damage from Cyclone Ditwah as an excuse to stop or change its off...
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Case against Ramith Rambukwella fixed for pre-trial conference
Ramith Rambukwella, the son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, faces a case for allegedly gaining assets through illegal means. The Colombo High...
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Forest Conservation Dept. Officer arrested for soliciting bribe
A Forest Conservation Department officer has been taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). H...
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Appeals applications on Grade 06 admissions accepted online from today
The Ministry of Education has announced that today marks the start of accepting appeal applications for Grade 6 school admissions for the year 2026. T...
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Extensive consultations to be held on proposed National Electricity Policy
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development has stressed the need for a wide-ranging discussion with all key stakehol...
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US pledges additional US$ 2 million humanitarian assistance for Sri Lanka
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka announced today that it will provide an extra $2 million in humanitarian aid to help communities impacted by Cyclone Dit...
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Several education sector trade unions to meet President today
Today, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will meet with several trade unions from the education sector. This meeting, taking place on the 13th, will ...
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Motorcyclist arrested for damaging vehicles near Diyatha Uyana
A man has been arrested for causing damage to multiple vehicles with a sharp object while riding his motorcycle in Battaramulla. A video that circulat...
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SLBFE provides benefits exceeding Rs. 1 bln for Sri Lankan migrant workers in 2025
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has reported that it provided benefits exceeding Rs. 1 billion in 2025 to support Sri Lankan migran...
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Cabinet approves recruitment of another 23,000 teachers
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved a plan to hire more than 23,000 teachers for state services. This hiring will support the new educa...
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Satellite imagery reveals 4,800 landslides occurred in Sri Lanka in recent weeks
Recent satellite assessments have detected around 4,800 landslides in Sri Lanka since Cyclone Ditwah, according to Kumari Meegahakotuwa, the Director ...
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Landmark Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar heard at top UN court
Myanmar aimed to eliminate the Rohingya people with its “genocidal policies,” according to Dawda Jallow, the foreign minister of The Gambia, speak...
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Donald Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is imposing a 25% tariff on goods from countries that have business relations with Iran. This de...
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Sri Lanka should seek to revise IMF targets- CBSL Governor
Sri Lanka needs to change the goals set with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), according to Dr. Nanda...
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Two Russian nationals rescued after being swept away by strong currents at Ahungalla Beach
Two Russian citizens were saved after being carried away by strong currents while swimming at Ahungalla Beach. This event took place yesterday, on the...
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