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University lecturers to strike tomorrow, FUTA says

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- University lecturers have decided to launch a one-day strike tomorrow (9), the Federation of University Teachers' Associations (FUTA) said. FUTA Secretary Senior Lecturer Charud... Read More


Education key to promoting equality and mutual respect: PM

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Education is the most powerful tool to create public understanding of mutual respect and equality, Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Educa... Read More


New education reforms to focus on inclusive education: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The new education reforms will place greater emphasis on inclusive education to ensure that no child is left behind and that all students receive equal educational opportunities,... Read More


Solicitor General appointed Acting Attorney General

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Solicitor General Viraj Dayaratne, PC, has been appointed as the Acting Attorney General by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. He will serve as Acting Attorney General until th... Read More


Family doctor system must not threaten free healthcare

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The proposed introduction of a family doctor system in Sri Lanka should be implemented in a manner that strengthens, rather than undermines, the country's free healthcare system,... Read More


SDIG Ajith Rohana retires after 38 years of service

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Attorney-at-Law Dr. Ajith Rohana retired today after completing an illustrious 38-year career in Sri Lanka Police. A ceremonial p... Read More


Paid leave essential to workers' health and well-being

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Sri Lanka's workers are already entitled to a range of paid leave and holidays, but as workplaces become increasingly connected, a greater concern may be whether employees are ac... Read More


INS Udaygiri makes port call in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Indian Naval Ship (INS) Udaygiri arrived at the Port of Colombo today, September 8, 2026, on an official visit to Sri Lanka. The vessel was received by the Sri Lanka Navy in acco... Read More


13-year-old schoolboy drowns in Maoya

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- A 13-year-old schoolboy drowned in the Maha Oya near Yakabendiella, while his father, who attempted to save him, also got into difficulty. The deceased, 13-year-old Herath Mudiy... Read More


Private-sector employees to get online railway season tickets from October 1

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Sri Lanka Railways will introduce an online facility for private-sector employees to obtain monthly railway season tickets from October 1, through the official seat reservation w... Read More