Over 3,000 driver vacancies in State Institutions The United Drivers’ Union states that there are currently more than 3,000 vacancies for drivers in central government institutions, it was reported.The union has explained that this shortage has created numerous problems within…
RUPEES 38.43 MILLION DONATED BY EXPATRIATE SRI LANKANS IN SOUTH KOREA
Sri Lankans in South Korea donate Rs. 38.43 million for disaster recovery A donation of Rs. 38.43 million collected by Sri Lankans working in South Korea has been handed over to support disaster-affected communities in Sri Lanka. The funds were…
RUPEES SIXTY MILLION DONATION FOR POST CYCLONNE RECOVERY BY “NO LIMIT”
NOLIMIT extends Rs 60 million support for Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone recovery NOLIMIT has pledged Rs. 60 million to support disaster relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, which triggered severe flooding and landslides across Sri Lanka and…
THILINA MADHUSANKHA IS NEW BASNAYAKE NILAME OF RUHUNU KATARAGAMA DEVALAYA ELECTED
New Basnayake Nilame of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya, elected Thilina Madhusankha has been elected as the new Basnayake Nilame of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya. Madhusankha, who is also the current Basnayake Nilame of Devinuwara Vishnu Devalaya, also functioned…
NO ONE INJURED AS CAR SWEPT BY FLOODS COLLIDES WITH TRAIN
Car swept away by floodwaters collides with train A car was involved in an accident after colliding with a train at the Piyadigama railway crossing in Galle.The vehicle had been struck by a train travelling from Galle towards Colombo Fort.…
CIABOC ARRESTS CARGILL’S EXECUTIVE FOR BRIBERY
Cargill’s executive arrested Former Director General of the Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority and Managing Director of Cargills Agri Solutions, Mr Keerthi B. Kotagama, was taken into custody this afternoon (09) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption…
DMT CONFIRMS REGISTERING OF 223,000 MOTOR CYCLES IN THIS YEAR
Over 223,000 motorcycles registered in 2025 – DMT The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has recorded 223,423 motorcycles registered so far in 2025, making them the most registered vehicle type this year. Commissioner General Kamal Amarasinghe said 55,338 cars, 13,850…
COMMITMENT REAFFIRMED BY QATAR FOR HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT
Qatar reaffirms commitment to humanitarian support in Sri Lanka The State of Qatar has pledged to continue its humanitarian assistance in Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah. Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met…
AT UPPER KOTMALE RESERVOIR SLUICE GATES OPENED
Sluice gate of Upper Kotmale Reservoir opened A sluice gate of the Upper Kotmale Reservoir has been opened following increased rainfall in catchment areas, the Department of Irrigation noted. Engineers stated the move was necessary to maintain normal water levels.…
PUBLIC URGED NOT TO SHARE PERSONAL DETAILS WITH UNORTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS
Govt. urged public not to share personal details with unauthorized individuals The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has warned the public not to respond to fraudulent messages requesting personal information under the guise of providing relief to those affected…
