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Minister Nalinda outlines education reform plan up to Grade 9

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, has stated that the government's education reforms will be implemented through five broad pillars, with reforms for other... Read More


Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals exceed 317,000 so far this year

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reported that foreign tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka during the period elapsed in 2026 have exceeded 317,000. According to the ... Read More


Three Swedish-made rocket launchers found buried in Batticaloa

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Three Swedish-made rocket launchers, believed to have been carefully buried underground by the LTTE during the war, has been discovered by security forces in the Kudumbimalai area... Read More


Over 400 drunk drivers arrested in daily police operations - Police

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Sri Lanka Police has stated that a total of 27,430 individuals were inspected yesterday (06) as part of the daily search operations carried out across the country. Issuing a stat... Read More


103 children have lost one or both parents due to cyclone Ditwah - Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savithri Paulraj, stated that 103 children in Sri Lanka have lost a mother, father, or both parents due to the Cyclone Ditwah situation... Read More


Decisions and judgments of Supreme Court reflect justice in country - PM

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the decisions and judgments delivered within the Supreme Court complex serve as a mirror that clearly reflects the justice, democ... Read More


Woman arrested with 'Hashish' and 'Kush' worth over Rs. 15 mln

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- A woman was arrested by the Western Province North Crime Division during an operation carried out in the Nirmala Mawatha area of Boralesgamuwa. The suspect was taken into custody... Read More


Court defers decision on Dayasiri's petition over SLFP General Secretary post

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Colombo District Court today (06) ordered that the delivery of the verdict on the case filed by Member of Parliament Dayasiri Jayasekara be postponed until February 17. Jayas... Read More


Govt ready to commence paddy purchases in upcoming season - Dy Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Deputy Minister of Lands and Irrigation, Aravinda Senarath, informed Parliament today (06) that the government has completed all necessary arrangements to commence the purchas... Read More


President's Fund allocates over Rs. 1.9 bln for schoolchildren affected by Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- An allocation of Rs. 1,925,010,000.00 has been made from the President's Fund to provide a Rs. 10,000 allowance for schoolchildren in all districts affected by Cyclone Ditwah. Ac... Read More