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Notice from Education Ministry on Grade 6 admissions based on re-scrutinized Grade 5 Scholarship results

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The Ministry of Education has extended the deadline for admission to Grade 6 in 2026 based on the re-scrutinized results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, in view of t... Read More


No more unauthorized constructions in Colombo - PM

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that there will be no permission granted for unauthorized constructions within the Colombo District, nor any form of residential deve... Read More


Qatar Charity launches emergency relief project for Sri Lanka flood victims

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Qatar Charity with the Qatar Fund for Development's generous funding and in collaboration with the Embassy of the State of Qatar to Sri Lanka, has launched an emergency relief in... Read More


Man fined for damaging corals at Hikkaduwa; court orders restoration

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Wildlife officers at the Hikkaduwa National Park arrested a man on December 7 for damaging corals during a routine patrol. According to park officials, the suspect had broken co... Read More


Sri Lanka receives USD 300,000 donation from ADPC for disaster recovery

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath announced that Sri Lanka has received a donation of USD 300,000 from Mr. Aslam Perwaiz, Executive Director of the Asian Disaster Preparedn... Read More


Flood warnings withdrawn for 21 river basins as water levels stabilize

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The Department of Irrigation has officially withdrawn flood warnings for 21 river basins across Sri Lanka, stating that water levels have returned to normal. The withdrawal appl... Read More


'Rahal Sahana Saviya' donates flood relief worth over Rs. 25 M

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Matara Rahula College Old Boys' Association representatives with Army Commander Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo and Major General K.V.N.P. Premaratne after handing over the do... Read More


75th Anniversary of World Fellowship of Buddhists

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- WFB Vice President Jagath Sumathipala represented Sri Lanka at the Conference at the 75th Anniversary Celebration of WFB.WFB Vice President Jagath Sumathipala represented Sri Lank... Read More


India reiterates its support for Sri Lanka to Corporate Leaders

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, on Saturday (6) met with Sri Lanka's Corporate Leaders associated with the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund to discuss the way forwa... Read More


Australia's Aid to Sri Lanka totals AUS$ 3.5 M

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- COLOMBO, SRI LANKA - The Australian Government has pledged a total of AUS$ 3.5 million in humanitarian aid to support Sri Lanka's recovery efforts, following the devastating impac... Read More