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Grade 5 Scholarship Exam to continue until 2029, says Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Madhura Senevirathna, has confirmed that the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will not be suspended immediately. Speaking i... Read More


Nearly 2,000 killed in road accidents during first half of 2025

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police for Traffic Control and Road Safety, Indika Hapugoda, has revealed that nearly 2,000 people have lost their lives in fatal road accidents... Read More


More Sri Lankans expected to leave Israel in the coming days

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Necessary arrangements will be made to assist Sri Lankans working in Israel to leave the country at any given time if required, Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Israel Nimal Bandara has... Read More


Scientific study to be conducted to minimize crop damage by wild animals

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- A committee comprising government officials and experts has been appointed under the leadership of Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake to seek and implement... Read More


UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 23 to 26 June 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreig... Read More


Trump to decide on US action in Israel-Iran war within two weeks, White House says

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- US President Donald Trump will decide in the next two weeks whether the U.S. will get involved in the Israel-Iran air war, the White House said on Thursday, raising pressure on T... Read More


Deputy Minister Harshana Suriyapperuma resigns as MP

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The Secretary General of Parliament has informed the Chairman of the Election Commission in writing that a vacancy has arisen in Parliament due to the resignation of Dr. Harshana... Read More


Ads promoting overseas property investments: Public urged not to be misled

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) advises the public not to be misled by advertisements published in the print and social media, which promote overseas property investments, a... Read More


Advertisements promoting overseas property investments: Public urged not to be misled

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) advises the public not to be misled by advertisements published in the print and social media, which promote overseas property investments, a... Read More


Chamithri Rambukwella released after meeting bail conditions

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Chamithri Jayanika Rambukwella, daughter of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who was previously remanded after failing to meet bail conditions, was released on bail t... Read More