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Edu. Ministry calls applications from graduates for teaching vacancies in schools

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education has issued a notification calling applications from graduates for teaching vacancies in Sinhala, Tamil, and E... Read More


SC rules Parliamentary Pensions Repeal Bill can be passed with simple majority

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Supreme Court has determined that no provision in the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill is inconsistent with the Constitution, and that it can be enacted by Parliament with... Read More


President to launch compensation, housing projects for Cyclone Ditwah victims in Kandy today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The programme to commence the construction of new houses for individuals whose homes were fully or partially damaged by Cyclone Ditwah in the Kandy District, along with the awardi... Read More


Police enhance security measures for 2026 ICC T20 World Cup matches

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Sri Lanka Police has announced that a total of 1,500 police officers and 600 traffic police officers will be deployed to ensure the safety and security of both local and foreign s... Read More


Bus driver arrested for cannabis use after high-speed collision in Kalutara

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Two buses that allegedly travelled at high speed while racing have reportedly collided at the Wettumakada Junction within the Kalutara South Police Division. Following the accide... Read More


Speaker requested to amend standing orders to prevent verbal harassment of women MPs

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Women Parliamentarians' Caucus has submitted a request yesterday (05) to the Speaker of Parliament, requesting amendments to the Standing Orders of Parliament in order to prev... Read More


Special traffic plan in Colombo during 2026 ICC T20 World Cup matches

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- A special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo during the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup Cricket Tournament, which will be held from February 07 to March 08, 2026. Matches schedul... Read More


PM assures govt will not use emergency regulations to suppress media or any group

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated in Parliament today (06) that the Government will under no circumstances use emergency regulations to suppress the media or any sectio... Read More


Three suspects arrested with 'Kush' worth over Rs. 20 mln at BIA

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- A Sri Lankan passenger who arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle a consignment of 'Kush' valued at over Rs.... Read More


No new laws on seine nets, only enforcing existing regulations - Fisheries DG

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has stated that no new laws have been enacted regarding the use of seine nets, and that only existing legislations are being enfo... Read More