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Online learning detrimental to children's mental and physical health

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Teaching children who are aged 3 to 5 years online through Zoom is contrary to educational psychology and child development principles the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs sa... Read More


Navy takes lead with officials and fishing communities in the North

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The Northern Naval Command conducted an awareness programme and discussion on March 10 at the SLNS Uttara, to address pressing fishing-related issues in the Northern Province. ... Read More


New curriculum for preschools in 2027 -- PM

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a new curriculum will be introduced for preschools in 2027, while steps will also be taken to train teachers accordingly and to... Read More


Accuracy of information vital before sharing it on social media - PM

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the weakening of public trust in information disseminated through the media is extremely dangerous for a society, and emphasise... Read More


Advanced draft of 'National Media Policy' presented to Minister

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Following a comprehensive, long-term consultation process, the Advanced Draft of the 'National Media Policy of Sri Lanka' was officially presented to Health and Mass Media Minis... Read More


QR system for vehicles reintroduced for fuel

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The QR Code system for vehicles was reintroduced for fuel distribution from yesterday (15), the Energy Ministry announced. Issuing a statement the Ministry said: "In light of t... Read More


Over 10,000 kgs of narcotics, 125,000 arrested in recent raids

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Since the launch of the National Operation 'Ratama Ekata' (A Nation United) on October 30, 2025, more than 10,000 kilos of various types of narcotic drugs and more than 125,000 ... Read More


New pool of investigation officers to probe misconduct in State entities

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Deputy Minister Ruwan Senarath stated that the Government has focused its attention on establishing a pool of pre... Read More


Minister to curb racketeers hiking prices

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Agriculture, Lands, Livestock and Irrigation Minister K. D. Lalkantha stated that the Government will take immediate measures to control the situation in which certain businessm... Read More


Fast, hassle free approval process for foreign investments needed - Chinese Envoy

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Sri Lanka's investment climate has improved under the present Government, but still requires significant elevation in policy consistency, bureaucratic efficiency and speedy appr... Read More