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Drone operations suspended during Kandy Esala Perahera

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has announced a temporary suspension of all drone operations over the procession route during the Kandy Esala Perahera, which wi... Read More


Train drivers to begin 48-hour strike tonight

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The Locomotive Operating Engineers' Union (LOEU) today announced that it will go ahead with its planned 48-hour strike starting tonight, citing unresolved concerns over malfuncti... Read More


Southern Delta Aquarii meteor shower tonight

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Skygazers will be treated to a spectacular celestial display tonight as the Southern Delta Aquarii meteor shower reaches its peak, Astronomy and Engineering Lecturer Gihan Weeras... Read More


No O/L results needed for A/L vocational admission: Ministry

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Applications are currently being invited for admission to Grade 12 in the Advanced Level Vocational stream for the 2025/2026 academic year. The results of the G.C.E. Ordinary Lev... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa will be next president: Johnston Fernando says

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- All intelligence reports about the next presidential election have already confirmed that Namal Rajapaksa will be the next President of Sri Lanka, former Minister Johnston Fernan... Read More


National minimum wage increased to Rs. 27,000 from April 1

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- While issuing a notice, the Labour Department announced an increase in the national minimum wage, effective April 1, 2025. The announcement was made by Labour Commissioner Gene... Read More


Borella accident: Victims' conditions to be announced by evening

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The condition of seven individuals injured in a road accident near the Borella Cemetery Roundabout will be officially announced by this evening, Colombo National Hospital (CNH) D... Read More


Modular system to replace exam-focused learning from 2026: Minister

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- The government is moving away from an exam-centric education system towards a modular system focused on active learning, with the aim of providing quality education for all child... Read More


One dead, 33 affected due to high winds: DMC

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- One person has died and 33 individuals from nine families have been affected in the Kalutara and Ratnapura districts following incidents caused by high winds and falling trees, t... Read More


Heavy rain and strong winds expected in several areas today: Met Department

Colombo, July 19 -- The Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre has issued a weather advisory warning of heavy rain and strong winds across several parts of the country today (19). ... Read More