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Guidelines issued to school authorities to prevent spread of meningitis

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued guidelines to all Provincial Directors of Education, based on instructions from the Ministry of Hea... Read More


26 injured in bus accident in Siyambalanduwa

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- A Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus veered off the road and overturned this afternoon (29) in the 31st Junction area along the Siyambalanduwa-Monaragala main road. According t... Read More


National Environment Week to commence tomorrow ahead of World Environment Day

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The National Celebration of World Environment Day, themed "Let it Sprout" (Dalu Lanna Ida Denna), is scheduled to be held on June 5, 2026, under the patronage of the President, An... Read More


Special train services in place for Vesak Festival

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Department of Railways says that several special train services will be operated from tomorrow (30) in view of the Vesak festival. According to the department, the special tr... Read More


Colombo's inflation rises marginally to 5.5% in May

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The overall inflation rate, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, increased marginally to 5.5% in May 2026 from 5.4% in April 2026, accor... Read More


Former Minister Basil Rajapaksa named as suspect in another case

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Fort Magistrate's Court has ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to arrest former Minister Basil Rajapaksa and several others and to produce them before the cou... Read More


Sajith warns against turning Sri Lanka into a 'geopolitical playground'

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that several parties are attempting to turn Sri Lanka into a geopolitical playground by exploiting the country's current situation. ... Read More


Case against Namal Rajapaksa over 'Krrish' deal fixed for trial

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa regarding the controversial "Krrish" project deal be ta... Read More


Circular issued to ensure timely implementation of annual transfers for combined services officers

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued a circular directing all government institutions to strictly implement the annual transf... Read More


Sri Pada pilgrimage season to conclude tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Chief Custodian of the Sri Pada Rajamaha Viharaya, Venerable Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thero, states that this year's Sri Pada pilgrimage season will conclude on the Vesak Full Mo... Read More