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Education reforms necessary but reconsider the process: Maha Sangha

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- Although there is a need for educational reforms in schools, the process in which the present administration is carrying them out is not acceptable, Senior Professor Venerable Pa... Read More


Train operations to Kandy within one year - Dy Minister of Transport

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- All efforts are being taken to resume train operations to Kandy within one year, according to Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena. Speaking to media duri... Read More


Postal Department records Rs. 13,100 million in revenue in 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- The Sri Lanka Postal Department has exceeded the revenue target set by the Treasury for last year, the department noted. Accordingly, the postal department recorded a revenue of... Read More


NBRO extends landslide warnings despite slight reduction in rainfall

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has decided to further extend landslide warnings despite a slight reduction in rainfall, according to Dr. Wasantha Senadheera, ... Read More


Insurance scheme launched for seed paddy production farms

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board says the project to provide coverage for paddy cultivation in seed paddy production farms, has been launched enabling farmers to suc... Read More


Steps being taken to systematically conduct preschool teacher training and ensure quality standards - PM

Sri Lanka, Jan. 10 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government has commenced necessary measures to maintain preschool education under a framework, align preschool education wit... Read More


Traffic restrictions on Colombo-Kandy road in Kadawatha due to construction

Sri Lanka, Jan. 10 -- The Police have announced that traffic on the Colombo-Kandy Road will be restricted in the Kadawatha area due to ongoing construction activities. Police stated that one lane wil... Read More


Opposition to begin public signature drive for no-confidence motion against Education Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 10 -- The General Secretary of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Ranjith Madduma Bandara, has announced that the collection of public signatures in support of the no-confidence motion ... Read More


Negombo pharmacy owner arrested for possession of various narcotics

Sri Lanka, Jan. 10 -- A 32-year-old resident of Negombo was apprehended with a range of narcotics during a search of a suspicious vehicle near the Periyamulla-Eththukala railway crossing. The arrest ... Read More


Deep depression likely to weaken into a depression; heavy showers expected in Northern parts of the island

Sri Lanka, Jan. 10 -- The Department of Meteorology states that the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located about 100 km north-northeast of Trincomalee at 4:00 a.m. today (10 Janu... Read More