‘Buddha Wandana’ pilgrimage package launched ahead of Vietnam direct flights A new Buddhist pilgrimage tour package, “Buddha Wandana”, was launched in Colombo on Thursday (16) to coincide with the introduction of direct flights between Vietnam and Sri Lanka, in…
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FORTY MEMBER ATHLETIC SQUAD UNVEILED FOR GLASGOW COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Sri Lanka unveils 40-member athlete squad for 2026 Commonwealth Games The Commonwealth Games Association of Sri Lanka (CGA Sri Lanka) on Wednesday (15) officially unveiled Team Sri Lanka for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with a 40-member athlete contingent set…
WITH “ICE” TWO NABBED ON SOUTHERN EXPRESSWAY
2 nabbed with ‘ICE’ on Southern Expressway Two suspects have been arrested while transporting 2 kg and 554 mg of Crystal Methamphetamine (“ICE”) in a motor vehicle.The arrest was made by officers at the Aparekka Interchange on…
FOR ‘NATIONAL PICHCHA MAL PUJAWA” IN ANURADHAPURA SPECIAL TRAIN SERVICES
Special train services to Anuradhapura for ‘national pichcha mal pujawa’ The Railway Department has arranged several special train services from Beliatta, Colombo Fort, Hikkaduwa and Mahawa Junction to Anuradhapura on July 25 and 26 to facilitate devotees travelling to the…
FOR YEAR 2027 TOo CHINA TO DONATE SCHOOL UNIFORM FABRIC
China to donate school uniform fabric for 2027 The People’s Republic of China will provide a donation of school uniform fabric to Sri Lanka for the year 2027, with certificates exchanged to formalize the agreement between the two countries. The…
OVER FIFTY PRIVATE HOSPITALS AND LABORATORIES RAIDED BY CAA
CAA conducts 52 raids on private hospitals and medical laboratories The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has conducted 52 special raids targeting private hospitals and medical laboratories across the country to ensure consumer health and safety.The island-wide operation, carried out in…
TEACHER RECRUITMENT ON SUBJECT BASED TO COMMENCE
Subject-based teacher recruitment to begin – The government will introduce a subject-based teacher recruitment system to address the country’s teacher shortage, Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Prof. Chandana Abayaratne said. Speaking at the opening of a new…
LPL OPENER TODAY AT SSC -JAFFNA Vs GALLE
Jaffna and Galle clash in LPL opener Jaffna Kings will face Galle Gallants in the opening match of the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) at the SSC Grounds today, with the game scheduled to begin at…
VIRAL VIDEO LINKING CHILD TO SCHOOL CAR FIRE RESPONDED BY POLICE
Police respond to viral video linking child to School car fire Sri Lanka Police have issued a clarification regarding a viral social media video claiming an eight-year-old child set fire to a car at a school, stating that investigations have…
LOSS OF OVER RS 25 Bn IN TAX REVENUE OWING TO LOWER CIGARETTE TAXES
Lower Cigarette taxes result in tax revenue loss of over Rs. 25 Bn. since 2025 Sri Lanka has lost over Rs. 25 billion in potential tax revenue since 2025 due to cigarette taxation falling below the World Health Organization’s (WHO)…
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