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Disease spreading among monkeys in Polonnaruwa

Colombo, Sept. 28 -- Wildlife officials have reported that a disease is spreading among monkeys in the Polonnaruwa and Giritale areas, raising concerns about the possible risk of transmission to human... Read More


Coal tender paved way for serious corruption: Pubudu Jayagoda

Colombo, Sept. 28 -- The tender for the import of coal required for power generation in Sri Lanka has paved the way for serious corruption, FrontLine Socialist Party (FLSP) Education Secretary Pubudu ... Read More


CEA joins GovPay digital payment platform

Srilanka, Sept. 27 -- The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has integrated with the "GovPay Government Digital Payment Platform," enabling clients to make payments for its services online from yes... Read More


Seven double cabs handed over to strengthen preventive health services

Srilanka, Sept. 27 -- The Health and Mass Media Ministry yesterday officially received seven double cabs for use in preventive health services under the Health Systems Improvement Project, funded by t... Read More


Two aircraft restored to SriLankan fleet; another due next year

Colombo, Sept. 24 -- SriLankan Airlines announced that two aircraft, which had been grounded for a long period due to engine failures, have now been returned to service, while another aircraft is sche... Read More


Education Ministry reviews progress of overseas digital training program

Colombo, Sept. 24 -- In line with the government's new education reforms, the Information and Communication Technology Branch of the Education Ministry held a progress review meeting on the Overseas T... Read More


QR system to introduce for fertiliser subsidy distribution to tea smallholders

Colombo, Sept. 24 -- The Plantation and Community Infrastructure Ministry said that a QR code system will be introduced from Friday (26) to distribute fertiliser subsidies for tea cultivation. The in... Read More


Electronic NIC to be launched by mid 2026

Colombo, Sept. 24 -- Digital Economy Minister Eranga Weerarathne announced today that the government is planning to issue the Electronic National Identity Card (e-NIC) by the middle of next year. Add... Read More


Grade 1 and 6 teacher training for modular education to conclude by November

Colombo, Sept. 24 -- The 2026 Grade 1 and Grade 6 school teacher training programs for modular education are scheduled to be completed by the end of November, Education Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluw... Read More


Govt. committed to ensuring uninterrupted power supply: Cabinet Spokesperson

Colombo, Sept. 23 -- Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa today said that it is the responsibility of the government to ensure a continuous supply of electricity and that it is not ... Read More