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Kandy Esala Perahera Festival begins on July 25

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- This year's Kandy Esala Perahera Festival will commence on July 25 with the traditional Kap Situweema (planting of the ceremonial jak tree branch) at the four main devalayas - (N... Read More


SL, China sign MoUs for cooperation in science and technology

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Sri Lanka and China recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Chengdu, China, to strengthen cooperation in the fields of science, technology, and innovation. On beha... Read More


Digital learning systems will ensure equitable distribution of resources across all schools - PM

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasised that digital learning systems should be introduced while ensuring the fair distribution of human and physical resources across al... Read More


UN presents 2025 Human Development Report to PM

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The Human Development Report for the year 2025, issued under the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), was officially presented to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on... Read More


Buddhist philosophy can restore spiritual life to a society consumed by wealth, power - President

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The centenary inauguration ceremony of the historic Sri Dalada Poson Perahera at the Athkanda Rajamaha Viharaya in Kurunegala was held with the participation of President Anura K... Read More


Diyawadana Nilame laments sharp decline in tamed elephants for processions

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela raised serious concerns about the alarming decline in the number of domesticated elephants in Sri Lanka, stating that around 110 tamed elep... Read More


UN High Commissioner for Human Rights here today

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk will visit to Sri Lanka from June 23 to 26. This marks the first visit by a UN High Commissioner for Human Right... Read More


Project to remove children from begging on streets

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The Women and Child Affairs Ministry has launched a campaign to protect children on the streets, often involved in child labour, begging or other street-based activities. The Mi... Read More


President's Fund felicitates top achievers in A/L Examinations

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Three hundred students from the Northern Province who excelled in all subject streams of the 2023 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will each receive a grant of Rs. 100,000... Read More


Sri Lankans in Israel advised to follow safety guidelines

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara urged all Sri Lankans residing in Israel to strictly follow security guidelines to safeguard themselves from potential attacks, am... Read More