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Presidential Secretariat declines RTI disclosure on 68 vehicles

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Designated Officer of the Presidential Secretariat has rejected a request made under the Right to Information (RTI) Act seeking vehicle number details of 68 vehicles handed o... Read More


Severe lightning alert for Colombo and four other districts

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Meteorology Department has warned that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur in parts of Colombo, Kalutara, Galle, Matara and Ratnapura districts... Read More


U.S. provides additional $2 Million for Cyclone Ditwah Relief in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka today announced an additional $2 million in U.S. humanitarian assistance to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, bringing total U.S. assi... Read More


Cabinet approves increase of festive advance for government officers to Rs. 15,000

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Cabinet has approved an amendment to the Establishments Code to raise the festive advance provided to government officers from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000. Circular instructions... Read More


Motorcyclist arrested for attacking vehicles

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- A video showing a motorcyclist attacking several moving vehicles using an object along the Kaduwela-Colpetty road was arrested by the Welikada Police. The video is circulating w... Read More


Cabinet nod to postpone Grade 6 education reforms

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Cabinet has decided to postpone the education reforms for Grade 6 to 2027 as the English language module in question needs to be reviewed, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayat... Read More


Pelawatte sugar factory sites to be developed as tourist attractions

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to develop selected areas of the Pelawatte Sugar Factory, owned by Lanka Sugar (Private) Company Limited, as tourist attraction s... Read More


Cabinet approves operation of currency exchange counters at BIA arrivals terminal

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Currency exchange counters have been established within the customs area of the arrivals terminal at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, to facilitate the f... Read More


LPL 2026 draft to be held on March 22

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The player draft for the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 will be held on 22 March 2026. During the draft, franchises are expected to select both Sri Lankan ... Read More


Complaint filed with CID over distorted Sri Lanka State Emblem

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- The Doctors' Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights Chairman, Specialist Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) ove... Read More