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Colombo Municipal Council budget approved

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) budget was approved today by a majority of two votes. A total of 58 members voted in favour, while 56 voted against. Two members abstained fr... Read More


Inappropriate link in Grade 6 English module: Education Ministry seeks CID probe

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- The Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe, has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) after an inappropriate website reference was ... Read More


Taavi Samaraweera becomes world no. 1 in U-11 table tennis rankings

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Sri Lanka's Taavi Samaraweera has secured the top position in the Under-11 Boys' World Table Tennis Rankings, creating history as the highest-ranked Sri Lankan player at any age ... Read More


SLMC member who voted in favour of CMC budget suspended

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) member of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Zohara Buhary was suspended by the party with immediate effect. SLMC Secretary Nizam Kariapper in ... Read More


Aviation sector records strong growth in 2025: Ministry

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Sri Lanka's aviation sector recorded significant growth during the period from January to November 2025, compared to the corresponding period in 2024, reflecting a steady revival... Read More


Douglas Devananda admitted to Mahara Prison Hospital

Colombo, Dec. 30 -- Former Minister Douglas Devananda, who was recently arrested and remanded, has been admitted to the Mahara Prison Hospital. He was transferred to the Prison Hospital following med... Read More


Colombo-Kandy road temporarily closed at Kiribathgoda due to fire

Colombo, Dec. 30 -- The Colombo-Kandy main road has been temporarily closed at Kiribathgoda following the fire that broke out at a shop in Kiribathgoda town, police said. They have urged motorists tr... Read More


Tax relief approved for imported dates for free distribution during Ramadan

Colombo, Dec. 30 -- The Cabinet approval has been granted for the proposal to grant tax relief on imported dates intended for free distribution during the Ramadan fasting festival. Dates, which are t... Read More


Four automatic passenger clearance gates to install at BIA departure terminal

Colombo, Dec. 30 -- The government has approved the installation of four automatic passenger clearance gates at the departure terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) as part of ongoing ef... Read More


Govt. approves procurement of medicines and medical supplies from local manufacturers

Colombo, Dec. 30 -- The Cabinet Ministers has approved the procurement of essential medicines and other medical supplies from the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) and local manufacturers for th... Read More