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UK, Philippine delegation offers support to modernize vocational education

SriLanka, Sept. 25 -- A foreign delegation comprising representatives from the United Kingdom and the Philippines has expressed willingness to support the modernization of Sri Lanka's vocational educa... Read More


2026 Colombo International Book Fair begins today at BMICH

SriLanka, Sept. 25 -- The 27th Colombo International Book Fair begins today (25) and will continue until October 4. Organized by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers Association, the 10-day event attracts a... Read More


PM signals possible plans to reduce VAT on books in upcoming Budget

SriLanka, Sept. 25 -- The Government is focusing on revising the Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed on books through the upcoming Budget, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced today (25). Addres... Read More


Former Minister's wife arrested over alleged bribe to help husband avoid prison

SriLanka, Sept. 25 -- Chinari Lakmanthi Hettiarachchi, wife of former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption over a... Read More


Judicial traditions disrupted by 22A

SriLanka, Sept. 25 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Kalutara District MP Ajith P. Perera stated in Parliament yesterday that it is regrettable that the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution was introduced... Read More


Sabaragamuwa launches six-zone tourism drive

SriLanka, Sept. 24 -- The Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council is launching a province-wide tourism promotion programme aimed at attracting more local and foreign visitors while creating new opportunities ... Read More


Sri Lanka's exports cross US$12 Bn mark

SriLanka, Sept. 24 -- Sri Lanka's total exports crossed the US$12 billion mark in the first eight months of 2026, reaching an estimated US$12.01 billion, supported by continued growth in services expo... Read More


Country's system is changing from democracy to dictatorship - Sajith

SriLanka, Sept. 24 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament that the incumbent government and the President will go down in history as the destroyers of democracy and stated that the coun... Read More


CPC, private distributors discuss fuel subsidy or revision

SriLanka, Sept. 24 -- Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman D.J.Rajakaruna said yesterday that discussions are underway between the government and private fuel distributors regarding government ... Read More


Bill to Protect the State from Terrorism gazetted

SriLanka, Sept. 24 -- The Justice and National Integration Ministry has gazetted, the "Bill to Protect the State from Terrorism", prepared with the objective of introducing new legislation in place of... Read More