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Appeals for re-scrutiny of 2024 Scholarship Exam results accepted from today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The process for submitting appeals for the re-scrutiny of the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination results begins today (27). The Department of Examinations said that it is poss... Read More


Investigation underway into clash between inmates at Galle Prison

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- A team led by an Assistant Superintendent of Prisons has been assigned to investigate the clash that took place between two groups of inmates at the Galle Prison. Prison Media S... Read More


Another suspect arrested over alleged online train tickets racket

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- Another suspect involved in the alleged major racket involving 'e-Tickets' sold for up-country trains, including to Ella, has been arrested in Kandy. It is reported that this su... Read More


New school term of 2025 to begin today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The Ministry of Education says that the new school term for the academic year 2025 will commence today, (January 27). Accordingly, the first school term will be divided into thr... Read More


Justice Minister clarifies on bail granted for Yoshitha Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara has addressed concerns circulating on social media regarding the recent granting of bail to Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former ... Read More


Extraordinary gazette issued on vehicle imports

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued in relation to the import of vehicles. This gazette extraordinary has been issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake acc... Read More


India invites applications for fully funded scholarships for Sri Lankan students

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The High Commission of India in Colombo is inviting applications for 200 fully-funded scholarships for Sri Lankan nationals, across various levels. These scholarships are being ... Read More


New Commander appointed to Sri Lanka Air Force

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- Air Vice Marshal Vasu Bandu Edirisinghe has been appointed as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). The appointment is effective from 29 January 2025. The incumb... Read More


ASPI reaches new all-time high

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded another historic milestone today (27), as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surged by 126.81 points, closing at an all-time high of 17,04... Read More


Air quality drops in several cities including Colombo and Jaffna

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) warns that the Air Quality Index (AQI) has dropped to slightly unhealthy levels in Colombo 07, Jaffna, Galle, Trincomalee, Polo... Read More