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New SOP introduced to streamline shrimp re-export industry in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Ministry introduced a comprehensive new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for shrimp re-export operations, aiming to address longstanding cha... Read More


Kandy perahera tickets sold at exorbitant prices

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Alarming reports have surfaced that tickets for viewing the Kandy Esala Perahera are being sold at exorbitant prices ranging between Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 65,000, prompting concerns... Read More


Driving under influence may lead to U.S. visa revocation: Embassy

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has issued a strong reminder to all U.S. visa holders and applicants that driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense under U.S. law, which... Read More


Probe launched into irregularities at Sabaragamuwa university

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- The Education Ministry has appointed an independent investigation committee to probe alleged administrative and financial irregularities at the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lan... Read More


Emirates enhances Colombo service with four-class Boeing 777 from July 18

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Emirates, the world's largest international airline, is set to enhance its service on the Colombo-Dubai route by deploying its newly retrofitted four-class Boeing 777 aircraft fr... Read More


Unidentified female body found in sea near Pigeon Island bridge

Srilanka, July 12 -- An unidentified female body was discovered in the sea beneath the bridge leading to Pigeon Island in the Matara Police Division, the Police Media Division said. The body was foun... Read More


2024 (2025) O/L results released

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- The results of the 2024 (2025) GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination were released today, Examinations Department Commissioner General A.K.S. Indika Kumari Liyanage said. She tol... Read More


Over 7,000 dansals inspected on Esala Poya Day: PHI union

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) carried out inspections at 7,067 dansals across the country yesterday in connection with the Esala Poya Day, Union Secretary Chamil Muthukuda anno... Read More


2025 A/L exam dates announced

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- The Commissioner General of Examinations, A.K.S. Indika Kumari, has announced that the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will be held from November 10 to December 5, 2... Read More


73.45% qualify for A/Ls, 2.34% fail all at O/L exam

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- Following the release of the 2024 (2025) G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination results, 2.34% of candidates failed all subjects, while 73.45% of students who sat for the exam q... Read More