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Rs. 500M allocated to upgrade science labs in schools across the country

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- A financial allocation of Rs. 500 million has been set aside under the 2025 Secondary Education Sector Improvement Programme (SESIP) for the purchase of equipment and chemicals ... Read More


'Aswesuma' welfare benefit allowances to be credited on Friday

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The Welfare Benefits Board has announced that the 'Aswesuma' welfare benefit allowances for the month of September will be credited to the beneficiary bank accounts on Friday (1... Read More


Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill passed in Parliament

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The second reading of the Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill has been passed with a majority of 150 votes in Parliament, a short while ago. During the vote on the second re... Read More


Sri Lanka expresses concern over recent strikes in Qatar

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- Sri Lanka today expressed deep concern over the recent strikes reported in Qatar, which it says might further escalate volatility and undermine regional security. "Sri Lanka em... Read More


Former Moratuwa Mayor Saman Lal Fernando remanded

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- Former Mayor of the Moratuwa Municipal Council Saman Lal Fernando, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today ... Read More


Owner of bus involved in fatal Ella crash granted bail

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The owner of the bus that caused the death of 15 persons in Ella, who was arrested for negligence in proper maintenance of the bus, has been granted bail by the Bandarawela Magi... Read More


SJB threatens to bring NCM against Speaker

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The opposition is prepared to bring a no-confidence motion against the Speaker of House, General Secretary of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Ranjith Madduma Bandara in Parliam... Read More


Nepal Protests: Army urges foreign nationals to seek assistance if needed

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The Nepal Army has advised all foreign nationals who are stranded or require assistance in Nepal to contact nearby security personnel or authorities. A semblance of normalcy re... Read More


Former Moratuwa Mayor Saman Lal Fernando arrested

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- Former Mayor of the Moratuwa Municipal Council Saman Lal Fernando has been arrested. He has been arrested by officers attached to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of B... Read More


Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne granted bail

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne has been granted bail after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court this morning (09). The Magistrate ordered Senaratne's re... Read More