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Programme to eliminate disparities among schools to commence in 2026 - PM

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced that a new initiative aimed at eliminating the existing disparities among schools across the country will be launched in 2026 as ... Read More


Food Security Committee convenes for the sixth time

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Food Security Committee convened for the sixth time today (April 21), at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. The meeting was held under the leadership of Minister of A... Read More


Ex-President Ranil's predictions for LG election

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The National People's Power (NPP) will not be able to claim a majority in most local government bodies at the upcoming election, according to the leader of the United National P... Read More


Sri Lanka marks 6 years since deadly Easter Sunday attacks

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- All the churches across the island will observe a two-minute silence to mark the sixth anniversary of the deadly terror attacks on Easter Sunday (April 21) in 2019. This moment... Read More


LG Election: Proof of identity a must for postal voters

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Proof of identity is mandatory for registered postal voters who are hoping to cast their ballots for the upcoming Local Government (LG) Election, the National Election Commissio... Read More


Siri Dalada Wandanawa: Nearly 130,000 devotees pay homage on Day 4

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Nearly 130,000 devotees paid homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha on Day Four of the special exposition, 'Siri Dalada Wandanawa', at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in ... Read More


Third phase of first school term to begin today

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Ministry of Education says that the third phase of the first school term of academic year 2025 in all government schools and government-approved private schools will commenc... Read More


Sri Lanka Police to recruit 5,000 officers this year - Minister

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated today (April 21) that Sri Lanka Police will recruit 5,000 new officers in 2025, as part of efforts to strengthen the country's... Read More


Ex-President Sirisena leaves CID after recording statement

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Former President Maithripala Sirisena left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago after recording a statement, Ada Derana reporter said. He appeared befo... Read More


Deshabandu Tennakoon ordered to appear before court

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon who was previously granted bail has been ordered to appear before the Matara Magistrate's Court on 25 April. De... Read More