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Schoolchildren hospitalised after wasp attack

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Three students were admitted to Lindulla Hospital after they were attacked by wasps on their way to school on the Talawakelle Troup Estate road yesterday (2). A wasp nest located ... Read More


Free reading glasses from Vishwa Hela Foundation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Vishwa Hela Foundation, established with the aim of providing relief to low-income families, carried out another successful special social welfare programme recently. Under t... Read More


Teachers' dedication shaped student achievements - Governor Yoosuf

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Governor of the Western Province, Hanif Yoosuf told guests at the annual prize giving of Fathima Muslim Ladies College, Colombo that the dedication of its teachers has played an i... Read More


Fuel price revision will not change bus fares

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The National Transport Commission said bus fares will not be revised although fuel prices have been revised. The Commission clarified that a fare revision will not be made becaus... Read More


'Bauddhaloka' Literary Festival held at BMICH

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The annual 'Bauddhaloka' Literary Festival was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo. Celebrating the theme "The Splendor of Palm-Leaf... Read More


Army Chief visits Parama Weera Vibhushanaya recipient's family, promises continuous support

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Army Commander Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne visited the family members of Captain U.G.A.S. Samaranayake, a recipient of the Parama Weera Vibhushanaya (PWV), the highest ... Read More


First bridge of China Aid Emergency Post-Disaster Reconstruction in SL begins

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The groundbreaking ceremony for the first bridge of the China Aid Emergency Post-Disaster Reconstruction in Sri Lanka project was held in Gampaha on Sunday (1). Ambassador Wei Hua... Read More


UN 'Women, Peace, and Security' policies released in Sinhala and Tamil

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Coinciding with the 24th anniversary of the UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which fell on October 31, an event to launch the unofficial Sinhala and Tamil translations of the ... Read More


Samurdhi banks to lead Sri Lanka's microfinance system

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- A proposal has been submitted for Cabinet approval to link more than 1,400 Samurdhi community-based banks across the country into an integrated microfinance banking system. Rural... Read More


President's Fund recognises outstanding 2025 G.C.E. A/Level students in Sabaragamuwa Province

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Sabaragamuwa Provincial programme to recognise outstanding students who excelled at the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, under the President's Fund initiative to honour... Read More