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Govt issues circular to confirm temporary staff as permanent

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- The government has issued a circular to grant permanent appointments to employees currently serving on a temporary, casual (daily), substitute, contract or concessionary basis in g... Read More


Thundershowers likely after 1.00 pm today: Met Dept

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected over most parts of the island after 1.00 pm today, the Meteorology Department said. Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mm is likely at some ... Read More


19 rescued from drowning in April as Sri Lanka Coast Guard total reaches 2,629

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- The Sri Lanka Coast Guard rescued 19 people from drowning during April 2026 in a series of operations carried out along popular beaches around the island. The rescued group includ... Read More


Severe lightning warning for several provinces after 1 p.m.

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Meteorology Department has warned that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur in parts of the Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Central provinces, ... Read More


Governance overhaul top priority for SLC Committee - Eran

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Transformation Committee Eran Wickramaratne said that the Committee's immediate priority is a total overhaul of the governance framework ... Read More


Treasury Secretary attends COPF meeting

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Treasury Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma attended today's meeting of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF), member of COPF Harshana Rajakaruna told the Daily Mirror. Publishe... Read More


State support sought for 76th Bellanwila Esala maha perahera

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- A discussion on organising the annual Esala Maha Perahera of Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya and securing sponsorship was held yesterday (29) at the Presidential Secretariat under ... Read More


Inquiry requested into Harshana Suriyapperuma's dual citizenship

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- A complaint has been lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) seeking an inquiry into whether Secretary to the Treasury Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma holds dual citi... Read More


Finance Ministry official suspended over USD 2.5m cyber fraud found dead

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- An official of the External Resources Department (ERD) of the Ministry of Finance who was among four officials suspended in late April 2026 pending a disciplinary inquiry into a... Read More


Tamil Nadu Elections- Possible outcome: A Competitive Edge, Not a Landslide BUT DMK Stalin will bounce back

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Tamil Nadu, long dominated by Dravidian parties, has historically relied on expansive welfare programs. However, there are indications that voters are beginning to scrutinize th... Read More