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Women and Child Affairs ministry sets fresh goals for early childhood development in new year

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savitri Paulraj said the main goal of the ministry in 2026 is to promote physical, policy, and ethical development in the field of early... Read More


Talpe Station renovated as part of railway modernisation programme

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Thalpe Railway Station was inaugurated today (02) as the first station to be renovated under the Dream Destination project, implemented as part of the Clean Sri Lanka programm... Read More


Port of Colombo records historic high of 8.29 million TEUs in 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Port of Colombo achieved a historic milestone in 2025 by recording a throughput of 8,291,178 TEUs, the highest volume ever handled in its history, the Sri Lanka Ports Authorit... Read More


Sri Lanka Foundation Institute unveils new website and education programmes

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI) yesterday (01) launched its new official website and a series of educational programmes at a ceremony held at its premises, coinciding wi... Read More


Ranjana Marasinghe appointed as Director General of Wildlife Conservation

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- Mr. M.S.L.R.P. Marasinghe has been appointed as the Director General of the Department of Wildlife Conservation, with effect from 01 January. The appointment was made by Minister... Read More


TRCSL donates Rs. 12.8 mn to 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' fund

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- At the request of its employees, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka has donated to the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund the equivalent of one day's salary of its... Read More


Education Ministry donates staff salaries to Disaster Relief Fund

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The Education Ministry began the New Year 2026 by contributing a portion of staff salaries to the Disaster Relief Fund, supporting those affected by Cyclone Ditwah. A special pro... Read More


Showers and thundershowers expected in several provinces

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The Meteorology Department has issued a general weather forecast for the next 36 hours, warning of increased showers in Eastern, Northern, and Uva provinces due to a developing lo... Read More


Electronic card payments begin on SLTB buses today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The Transport, Highways and Urban Development Ministry introduced a new electronic card payment system for Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses today, as part of the government'... Read More


Three hacked to death, one injured in Mawanella knife attack

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Three people were hacked to death and another woman was injured in a brutal attack carried out with a sharp weapon in the Kondeniya in Mawanella this evening, police said. Invest... Read More