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Govt. approves proposal to purchase vehicles to improve health sector

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to procure vehicles necessary to improve the primary health care system across the island. Therefore, the Government of Sri Lanka h... Read More


Bribery case filed against Rajitha Senaratne to be taken up in Jan. 2026

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The Colombo High Court today (11) ordered that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Fisheries Minister Raj... Read More


UN seeking to mobilise US$ 35 million for Sri Lanka's recovery efforts

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The United Nations along with local and international partners are seeking to mobilise US$ 35 million in the next four months to support Sri Lanka's recovery efforts, UN Resident... Read More


UN seeking to mobilise US$ 35 million for immediate life-saving assistance in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The United Nations today (11) launched its Humanitarian Priorities Plan to support Sri Lanka's efforts to provide immediate life-saving assistance and restore normalcy to the liv... Read More


Landslide red warnings issued to 37 DS divisions in four districts extended

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has inspected a total of 494 landslide-prone sites following recent heavy rainfall. The NBRO noted that the public has request... Read More


No damages reported to A/L answer sheets - Exams Chief

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination answer sheets have not been damaged as a result of the recent floods and landslides across the country, the Commissioner General of Examin... Read More


US Under Secretary Allison Hooker arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker has arrived in Sri Lanka for an official visit. Under Secretary Hooker is scheduled to meet with Sri Lankan coun... Read More


Education Ministry broadens access to digital learning platform; E-Thaksalawa

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has strengthened digital learning platforms to support continued learning, recognizing the challenges faced b... Read More


Family dog assists in locating bodies of seven victims in Ambokka landslide

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Highlands surrounding the Ambokka village within the Pallepola Divisional Secretariat area in Matale, have reportedly become increasingly unstable following recent heavy rains. ... Read More


H-1B visa appointments postponed for many Indians amid US' Social Media rules

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The US State Department's new social media vetting policy has triggered massive disruptions for H-1B visa applicants in India as many appointments have been postponed to next yea... Read More