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Higher Education Commission to regulate and monitor private universities proposed

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The pressing need to establish a Higher Education Commission to regulate and monitor private universities and other degree-awarding institutions in the country has been emphasize... Read More


Woman remanded over death of stray dog in hit-and-run incident

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- A woman allegedly involved in a hit-and-run incident involving a street dog in Pannipitiya has been remanded until December 9. The order was issued by the Homagama Magistrate's ... Read More


Over 365,000 individuals currently unemployed in Sri Lanka - PM

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- A total of 365,951 individuals are currently unemployed in Sri Lanka, according to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. The Prime Minister made this revelation today (26) in P... Read More


Train services on upcountry line restricted due to adverse weather conditions

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- Train services along the upcountry line have been restricted owing to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. Accordingly, the night mail train scheduled to run from the Colo... Read More


Colombo-Badulla trains to terminate at Nanu Oya

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The Railway Department says that all upcountry train services between Colombo Fort and Badulla will terminate at Nanu Oya railway station until further notice, due to prevailing ... Read More


Indian Navy's indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant arrives in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The Indian Navy's indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant has arrived at Colombo Harbour today. The vessel arrived in Colombo on an invitation extended by the Sri Lanka Navy to ... Read More


Muslim schools in Eastern Province closed until further notice

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- All Muslim schools within the Eastern Province will be closed from tomorrow (Thursday) until further notice due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Eastern Province... Read More


Fishermen urged not to venture into sea due to adverse weather conditions

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- All fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea until further notice due to hazardous and adverse weather conditions in the Bay of Bengal region, the Department of Fi... Read More


Flood warning extended for low-lying areas of Deduru Oya Basin

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The Department of Irrigation has has extended the warning issued for a potential flood situation in low-lying areas along Deduru Oya Basin for a further 48 hours. Due to signifi... Read More


Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill presented to Parliament

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill, which provides provisions to establish the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority of Sri Lanka has been presented in ... Read More