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Education reform is about systemic change, not just textbooks, says PM Harini

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that educational reform is not merely about the introduction of a new textbook, but a transformation of the entire system. The Prime... Read More


Walmart stabbing in Michigan leaves 11 injured

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- At least 11 people have been injured in a stabbing at a Walmart supermarket in Michigan, authorities say. One suspect was in custody following the incident in Traverse City, aut... Read More


Govt to set up 2,000 primary care centres nationwide in next 3 years

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- The Ministry of Health and Mass Media announced that Primary Care Community Centers will be established islandwide, with each center expected to serve nearly 10,000 people from t... Read More


World's No. 1 stunt kite team to feature at Derana International Kite Festival

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- The world's number one stunt kite team, the Three Wind Kite Team from Wuhan, China, will take part in the Derana-Signal Colombo International Kite Festival. The Kite Festival is... Read More


Three-wheeler topples into canal in Dimbula Pathana

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- A three-wheeler traveling from Dimbula Pathana to Hatton veered off the road and toppled into the Devon Canal, police stated. The driver of the three-wheeler sustained injuries ... Read More


Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to strengthening ties with Singapore

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has reaffirmed the country's commitment to further advancing bilateral relations with Singapore. The Foreign Minister made... Read More


Sri Lanka's Cardinal Ranjith opposes same-sex marriage concept

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has reiterated the importance of safeguarding the traditional family unit while strongly opposing the same-sex marriag... Read More


Air India releases compensation to 166 families of AI171 crash

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- Air India has announced that it has paid insurance relief compensation to the families of 166 victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash last month. Besides, payment to the families of... Read More


24 persons nabbed during special operation in Galle

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- A total of twenty-four suspects have been arrested in a special search operation carried out in several areas of Galle. It is also reported that 13 women were arrested during a ... Read More


Brigadier F. Joseph assumes duties as Defence Ministry spokesman

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- Brigadier Franklin Joseph USP has officially assumed duties as the new Director Media and Spokesman of the Ministry of Defence. He officially assumed responsibilities from Colon... Read More