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Sri Lankan student assumes Presidency of Junior Enterprises Europe

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Sri Lankan student Deshabhi Weerawardane has assumed duties as the new President of Junior Enterprises Europe (JE Europe), marking a significant milestone for Sri Lankan youth in... Read More


Strong winds of up to 40 kmph expected in several areas

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Strong winds of up to 40 kmph are expected at times over the North Central, North Western, Central and Southern provinces and Trincomalee District, the Department of Meteorology ... Read More


Govt. targets teacher shortages in North, East

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- The Government is to give priority to schools facing teacher shortages, particularly in the Northern and Eastern provinces, while expediting the recruitment of teachers for key s... Read More


2026 Grade Five Scholarship results to be released within a month

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- The results of the 2026 Grade Five Scholarship Examination will be released within a month, Commissioner General of Examinations Indika Kumari Liyanage said today. Speaking at a... Read More


Mobile drug-testing bus handed over to NITM

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- The Health Ministry today handed over a fully equipped mobile drug-testing bus to the National Institute of Transport Medicine (NITM) to strengthen the national programme aimed a... Read More


Indigenous communities to receive legal identification under new measures

Srilanka, Aug. 9 -- Legal identification for Sri Lanka's Indigenous communities will be introduced under new measures announced by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, as the Government moves ahead ... Read More


Three Hettipola motorcycle dealers fined for overcharging

Srilanka, Aug. 9 -- Three motorcycle dealers in Hettipola have been fined by the Hettipola Magistrate's Court for selling motorcycles above the official dealer prices and failing to display prices, fo... Read More


Police bust counterfeit currency operation in Kotte

Srilanka, Aug. 9 -- The Western Province South Crimes Division has arrested a 53-year-old man over the alleged production of counterfeit currency at a communication centre in Kotte, Mirihana. The arr... Read More


Sri Lanka's foreign remittances surpass US$5 Billion in first seven months

Srilanka, Aug. 9 -- Sri Lanka's foreign remittances from overseas workers have surpassed US$5 billion during the first seven months of 2026, according to data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka... Read More


Kusal Mendis elected first President of Sri Lanka Professional Cricketers' Association

Srilanka, Aug. 9 -- Sri Lanka limited-overs captain Kusal Mendis has been elected the first President of the newly established Sri Lanka Professional Cricketers' Association (SLPCA). The appointment ... Read More