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Senior teacher Punya Chandrasena passes away

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- Punya Chandrasena (90), who served as a Dhamma teacher for 68 years at the Sri Gnanavimala Dhamma School at the Siri Parama Visuddharama Viharaya in Gangula, Panadura, has passed... Read More


Thalangama Sri Subodhi Junior College official prefects' investiture ceremony

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- The official prefects investiture ceremony for the 2025 junior prefect of Thalangama Sri Subodhi Junior College was held recently at the main hall of the college, and the former ... Read More


Minister Chandrasekaran urges enhanced security measures to curb piracy in Eastern Province

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- The Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic Resources and Marine Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekaran, has called upon the security forces to implement appropriate measures to prevent inc... Read More


SL celebrates International Day of Yoga in 113 Ayurveda hospitals

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- The Ayurveda Department, under the Health Ministry and the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), the cultural arm of the Indian HC in Colombo jointly organised International ... Read More


Grade Five Scholarship Exam will continue till 2029 - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- Education and Higher Education Deputy Minister Dr. Madura Seneviratne told Parliament that the Grade Five scholarship examination will not be discontinued at once. He said that ... Read More


LRH gets Gamma Camera valued at Rs.154 Mn

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- A state-of-the-art nuclear imaging unit, known as a Gamma Camera, valued at Rs. 154 million, has been officially installed and added to the treatment services at the Lady Ridgewa... Read More


Prince William highlights rangers working to save elephants in Sri Lanka in docuseries

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- Prince William and The Royal Foundation's United for Wildlife programme released the newest episode of its groundbreaking docuseries, Guardians, highlighting the individuals at t... Read More


Southern Expressway's design changed due to political influence - Minister

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- Leader of the House and Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Ratnayake stated in Parliament yesterday that the Southern Expressway, the country's first ex... Read More


Focusing on new direction vital to attract investment - President

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- Sri Lanka has attracted US$ 4,669 Mn in foreign investment in 2025: Foreign Direct Investment records 90% increase in 2025 first quarter : The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri L... Read More


Showers Expected in Several Provinces; Strong Winds Forecast in Hill Country and North-East

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts several spells of showers today in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, as well as in the districts of Nuwara-Eliya, Ka... Read More