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Yasas Hewage assumes duties as IDB Chairman

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Yasas Hewage assumed duties as Chairman of the Industrial Development Board (IDB) yesterday (1), taking leadership of one of Sri Lanka's longest-standing enterprise development in... Read More


Sariputta and Moggallana relics on display in Mongolia

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The sacred relics of the Buddha's Chief Disciples Sariputta and Moggallana, were taken to Mongolia recently. They were officially received by former President of Mongolia, Nambary... Read More


Authorities report thousands of child abuse cases islandwide

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The number of child abuse cases reported in the country over the past ten years has exceeded 100,000. According to the President of the Doctors' Trade Union Alliance for Medical ... Read More


Five percent rise in container transport charges

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Container transport charges will be increased by five percent. President of the Container Transport Vehicle Owners' Association Sanath Manjula told a press conference yesterday t... Read More


Aloka Pooja at Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The Aloka Pooja to mark Vesak at the historic Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya was conducted by the Solex Group of Companies. A large gathering, including Managing Director Deshabandu ... Read More


Grace Asirwatham appointed Chairperson of the National Commission on Women

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake appointed Grace Asirwatham as the new Chairperson of the National Commission on Women. The appointment was made on the recommendation of the Co... Read More


Health authorities say don't share food and drinking water

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Consultant Community Physician Dr. Kushani Dabarera yesterday requested schoolchildren not to share food or drinking water with colleagues as health authorities continue efforts t... Read More


Five more forests to be declared reserves on June 5

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The Government has taken initiative to gazette five more forests situated in ecologically sensitive zones under the 'Vanaspathi Programme' on June 05, 2026 to add to the existing ... Read More


University allowance for differently-abled students

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The Government will provide an allowance of 5,000 rupees, in addition to the Mahapola Scholarship, for students with disabilities who qualify for university education. MP Sugath ... Read More


PM calls for transformative education reforms to combat inequality, AI challenges

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya delivered the Bishop Cyril Abeynayake Memorial Lecture at the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour, addressing a gathering on the theme, 'S... Read More