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Govt to establish policies ensuring communities can live without hindrance - PM

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stated that it is the government's aim to establish policies in a way that enables every community to carry on their cultural, person... Read More


Printing of modular materials for Grade 1 and Grade 6 students underway

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The printing of required modular materials for Grade 1 and Grade 6 students for the year 2026 is currently underway, the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe ... Read More


Insurance compensation for death of migrant worker increased

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The insurance compensation granted if a Sri Lankan worker employed abroad dies during their employment has been increased up to Rs. 2 million. This was announced by Koshala Wic... Read More


Accomplice of 'Midigama Ruwan' arrested with three T-56 firearms during STF operation

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- An accomplice of underworld figure 'Midigama Ruwan' has been arrested along with firearms during an operation carried out in Weligama this afternoon (24), police stated. Based ... Read More


UK police arrest man over cyberattack that affected European airports

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- British police said on Wednesday a man had been arrested as part of an investigation into a ransomware attack against Collins Aerospace, owned by RTX , which knocked check-in sy... Read More


President hold talks with US Special Envoy on South Asia Sergio Gor in New York

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently in the United States to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, met with US President Donald Trump's... Read More


What's ex-President Ranil's next political move?

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is reportedly preparing to travel overseas due to health reasons, according to informed sources. It is reported that former President Wick... Read More


Digitalization can bring significant transformation to education: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The Digital Task Force was appointed to facilitate education reform and that digitalization can bring a significant transformation to the education sector in the country, said P... Read More


15 new breast cancer cases reported daily in Sri Lanka: NCCP

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Approximately 15 new breast cancer cases are reported daily in Sri Lanka, while about three women die each day due to the disease, health authorities have revealed. Speaking at... Read More


NTB to acquire HSBC Sri Lanka's retail banking business for Rs. 18 billion

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) has entered into a binding Sale and Purchase Agreement with HSBC, acting through its Sri Lanka Branch (HSBC Sri Lanka), to acquire its retail bankin... Read More