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UGC releases University cut off marks, 42,172 students secure admission

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) announced that 42,172 students have secured admission to State universities for the 2024/2025 academic year, based on the results of the 20... Read More


Indian Naval Academy wins elite title at Commandant's Cup Sailing Regatta

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The Indian Naval Academy emerged champions of the prestigious Cup Championship, with Pakistan Naval Academy and the Sri Lanka Navy clinching second and third places as the Comman... Read More


Combined timetable for long distance SLTB, private buses

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and private bus operators in Sri Lanka began running on a single, combined timetable for long-distance routes. The National Transport Commission... Read More


Maersk Line strengthens ties with SLPA Terminals

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- In a significant step toward strengthening Sri Lanka's position as a regional maritime hub, Maersk Line has signed a three-year Terminal Service Agreement (TSA) with the Sri Lank... Read More


Sevanagala Sugar's Rs.8,000 Mn debt was hidden to show profits - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The Sevanagala Sugar Industry, owned by the Lanka Sugar Company had to pay Rs.8,000 million to various institutions for loans and various services during the previous government,... Read More


Bunkering facilities to expand at Colombo Port

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- As part of the government's moves to make Sri Lanka a regional maritime hub, the facilities required for bunkering at the Colombo Port are being expanded. The Petroleum Corporati... Read More


Backstroke king Peiris delivers Gold and Bronze in Australia

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Sri Lanka's top-ranked backstroke swimmer Akalanka Peiris won a gold medal and a bronze medal at the Victorian State Short Course Swimming Championships 2025, which ended in Melb... Read More


No one above the law - President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday re-affirmed that everyone must be equal before the law and pledged that his government is firmly committed to establishing such a cul... Read More


FDI doubles to US$ 607 Mn in first 7 months 2025.

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The amount of foreign direct investment received by the country in the first 7 months of this year has more than doubled compared to the first 7 months of last year, Chairman of ... Read More


Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli double strike on hospital

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Sri Lankan weightlifter Dilanka Isuru Kumara claimed the bronze medal in the men's 60kg weight category in the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship continued in India yesterda... Read More