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Namal urges education minister to resign over controversial module

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has called for Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya to resign over the controversial Gra... Read More


Education Ministry donates staff salaries to Disaster Relief Fund

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The Education Ministry began the New Year 2026 by contributing a portion of staff salaries to the Disaster Relief Fund, supporting those affected by Cyclone Ditwah. A special pro... Read More


Showers and thundershowers expected in several provinces

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The Meteorology Department has issued a general weather forecast for the next 36 hours, warning of increased showers in Eastern, Northern, and Uva provinces due to a developing lo... Read More


Electronic card payments begin on SLTB buses today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The Transport, Highways and Urban Development Ministry introduced a new electronic card payment system for Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses today, as part of the government'... Read More


Public urged to dispose of E-waste responsibly

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has urged the public to dispose of electronic waste (E-waste) responsibly to protect the environment and public health. Members of the pu... Read More


Government digging its own pit, Says Namal

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa said today that the government is "digging its own pit," adding that the role of the... Read More


40% of Kadawatha-Mirigama Central Expressway section completed

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Nearly 40 per cent of the Kadawatha-Mirigama stretch of the Central Expressway has been completed so far, Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Ratnayake said t... Read More


Tax relief approved for imported dates for free distribution during Ramadan

Colombo, Dec. 30 -- The Cabinet approval has been granted for the proposal to grant tax relief on imported dates intended for free distribution during the Ramadan fasting festival. Dates, which are t... Read More


Four automatic passenger clearance gates to install at BIA departure terminal

Colombo, Dec. 30 -- The government has approved the installation of four automatic passenger clearance gates at the departure terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) as part of ongoing ef... Read More


Govt. approves procurement of medicines and medical supplies from local manufacturers

Colombo, Dec. 30 -- The Cabinet Ministers has approved the procurement of essential medicines and other medical supplies from the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) and local manufacturers for th... Read More