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Presidential Scholarships for 100,000 school students

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- In an effort to support the education of Sri Lankan children, President Ranil Wickremesinghe introduced the 'Presidential Academic Scholarship Programme 2024/2025'. This special... Read More


Security Forces allow weekly poojas at seven kovils in Jaffna HSZ

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- The Security Forces Headquarters has granted permission for devotees to conduct weekly poojas and religious observances at seven kovils located within the High Security Zone (HSZ... Read More


President outlines vision for economic development and infrastructure investment

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- In a recent discussion convened at the Presidential Secretariat, President Ranil Wickremesinghe articulated his vision for economic development and infrastructure investment, par... Read More


Expert committee to probe deaths at Kurunegala Hospital dialysis unit

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- The Health Ministry has appointed a five-member expert committee headed by Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Samitha Ginige to look into the suspected deaths and health complications repo... Read More


President orders investigation into notice to leave SL in 14 days

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- President Ranil Wickremesinghe has ordered an investigation into the notification issued to Russian and Ukrainian tourists, without prior Cabinet approval, requiring them to leav... Read More


Tourist arrivals set to surpass 2.5 Mn in 2024

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, PC said for the first time in history, tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka may surpass 2.5 million in 2024. He said that considering the tourist arrivals i... Read More


New Alliance is the Broadest with a programme of work to change the course of the country - Lanza

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Founder of the New Alliance, Parliamentarian and former State Minister Nimal Lanza speaking at the second rally of the New Alliance at Hyde Park on Saturday (24), said that both ... Read More


Umandawa innovative entrepreneurship an example for economic development - Minister Dr. Bandula

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Transport, Highways and Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana said that Ven. Samanthabadra Thera who keeps coming up with new innovations and creations is setting an examp... Read More


Japanese Embassy celebrates Emperor's Birthday

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- The Japanese Embassy hosted guests at the Ambassador's official residence to celebrate the 64th birthday of the Japanese Emperor. The ceremony was an occasion to strengthen the f... Read More


Navy facilitates annual feast at St. Anthony's Church in Kachchativu

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- The annual feast of St. Anthony's Church in Kachchativu was held on Friday and Saturday (23 and 24). Kachchativu is an islet belonging to Sri Lanka, located close to the Internat... Read More