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Union calls for debt relief for teachers and principals in disaster-affected areas

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Ceylon Teachers' Union (CTU) has urged the government to introduce an immediate concessional relief programme for teachers and principals affected by the recent disaster situa... Read More


Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm predicted for Northern and North-Central provinces

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Northeast monsoon conditions have established over the island, the Department of Meteorology said. Accordingly, showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern,... Read More


A/L exam to resume on Jan. 12

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The postponed subjects of the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination will commence on January 12, 2026, the Ministry of Education has announced. Accordingly, the remaining subjects of... Read More


Another Indian relief aircraft arrives with bailey bridge and medical supplies

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Another aircraft carrying a consignment of disaster relief humanitarian aid from India arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this afternoon (09). The C-17 aircr... Read More


9,926 schools to reopen on Tuesday, 147 to remain closed - Education Ministry

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- All schools in the Western, Southern, Northern, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and North-Central provinces will reopen for academic activities on Tuesday (16), the Secretary to the Ministr... Read More


ASPI gains 439 points during today's trading

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed above the 22,000-point mark after gaining more than 430 points during today's trading. The ASPI closed... Read More


Sluice gate of Upper Kotmale Reservoir opened

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- A sluice gate of the Upper Kotmale Reservoir has been opened due to rains in catchment areas, the Department of Irrigation has announced. Engineers in charge of the reservoir sta... Read More


President Anura Kumara expresses gratitude to Donald Trump for standing with Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for standing with Sri Lanka yet again at a time of need. The United States pledged U... Read More


223,000 motorcycles, 55,000 cars and 13,000 three-wheelers registered in 2025 - DMT

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Motorcycles account for the highest number of vehicle registrations recorded so far this year (2025), the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has stated. The Commissioner General o... Read More


Qatar underscores commitment to continue humanitarian role in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The State of Qatar has underscored its commitment to continuing its humanitarian role and supporting its partners in Sri Lanka to ensure an effective and sustainable response to c... Read More