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Grade 6 school cut-off marks for 2026 released

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The Education Ministry has announced the Grade 6 school cut-off marks for 2026 admissions, based on the results of the 2025 Grade Five Scholarship Examination. Parents and stude... Read More


Appeal Court affirms death sentences of five convicted over 152 kg heroin haul

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The Court of Appeal today upheld the death sentences imposed on five individuals convicted of trafficking 151.341 kilograms of heroin in 2019, a consignment that was at the time ... Read More


Upcountry train services restored

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Train operations on the upcountry railway line, which were disrupted due to fallen trees and a landslide between Idalgashinna and Ohiya railway stations, have been restored, the ... Read More


Woman files case claiming Sri Lankan cricketer is father of her child

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- A woman has filed a court case claiming that Sri Lankan cricketer Chamika Karunaratne is the father of her two-month-old child and has refused to take responsibility. Speaking t... Read More


Police to get DIG in charge of cyber crimes: Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The Sri Lanka Police will soon get a DIG in charge of cyber crimes, while a special division will also be established, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament... Read More


Sapugaskanda refinery to be developed on build, operate and transfer basis: Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The Sapugaskanda refinery development project, which will be on a build, operate and transfer basis (BOT), will begin soon, Minister of Power and Energy Kumara Jayakody told Parl... Read More


Three nabbed at BIA with Rs. 40 million worth of 'Kush'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Three passengers were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night (19) after attempting to carry out of the airport a stock of 'Kush' drugs valued at Rs. ... Read More


Pressure mounts on Govt. as Easter Sunday probe lacks results

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The recent remarks made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Parliament have cast doubt on the integrity of the investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks after he re... Read More


No decision to change nurses' uniform: Heath Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The government has not taken any decision to change the uniform of the nursing officers, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today. He told Parliament that any decision r... Read More


Smoking among schoolchildren on the rise: Expert

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Smoking among schoolchildren is on the increase, according to Consultant Respiratory Physician Dr. Duminda Yasaratne. Speaking at a media briefing, Dr. Yasaratne said a signific... Read More