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National Colleges of Education initiates programmes to promote reading culture

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The National Institute of Education (NIE), in collaboration with the Education Ministry and Room to Read Sri Lanka, has launched an initiative to establish a sustainable reading c... Read More


New scientific research must improve people's quality of life, strengthen national economy - President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that new scientific research must directly contribute to improving the quality of life of the people while strengthening the national... Read More


More job opportunities for SL professionals in Japan

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Agency (SLFEA), a subsidiary of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) operating under the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tou... Read More


Korea-SL co-operation marks milestone in air-conditioner energy efficiency

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- A significant milestone in Sri Lanka's efforts to strengthen energy efficiency and promote energy-efficient air conditioners was marked yesterday with the Project Achievement Shar... Read More


IMF Diagnostic Report did not mention Judges' tenure - UNP

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The United National Party (UNP) yesterday pushed back against the Government's proposal to extend the retirement age of Judges, asserting that the International Monetary Fund (IMF... Read More


NHDA faced severe financial setbacks from 2015 to 2019 - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) faced severe financial setbacks due to political interference in housing loan and assistance distribution between 2015 and 2019, ... Read More


Heightened risk of landslides, rockfalls in Ditwah affected areas - NBRO

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has warned that the recent spell of heavy rainfall has heightened the risk of landslides and rockfalls in areas previously affec... Read More


Aththama National Cleanliness Programme begins tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The "Aththama" National Cleanliness Programme is set to launch across Sri Lanka tomorrow (8). This is jointly organised by the 'Clean Sri Lanka' Secretariat, the Prajashakthi Secr... Read More


Asset declarations of MPs will remain open to the public - Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Anti-Corruption Act will be amended to impose certain restrictions on the public viewing of the details of public officials only when making their assets and liabilities publi... Read More


'Possible conspiracy behind series of prison violence incidents under investigation' - Public Security Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala informed Parliament today(07) that suspicions have arisen over whether the escalating violence reported at sever... Read More