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National Leprosy Confab commences under President's patronage

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka's journey to eradicate leprosy, the National Leprosy Conference commenced yesterday (06) at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo, under t... Read More


We have special relationship with India, grateful for economic support - Sajith

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has said that his country has a "special relationship" with India and that "has to be enhanced, has to be promoted and built upon". The leader ... Read More


Minister Herath to attend UNWTO General Assembly in Riyadh

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath will undertake an official visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 8 to 11, to attend the 26th Session... Read More


President presents second Budget today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Budget 2026, the second budget of the NPP government, will be presented to Parliament today at 1.30 pm by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as Finance, Planning a... Read More


Education reforms ready for 2026

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa, stated that the Sri Lankan school system will shift to a learning-centered education model... Read More


Widespread showers and thundershowers expected today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Northern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy falls above ... Read More


Twelve hour water cut in Negombo today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut in several areas of Negombo today (07), from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. According to the NWSDB,... Read More


Three Sri Lankan migrant workers attacked in reported chemical-laced water assaults in Israel

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel has confirmed that three Sri Lankan migrant workers have been attacked in a series of reported chemical-laced water assaults targeting foreign wor... Read More


Mass Media Deputy Minister visits Lake House

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Deputy Minister of Mass Media Dr. Kaushalya Ariyarathne visited the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (Lake House) yesterday (06) after assuming duties in her new post. Dur... Read More


Maithripala records statement before Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Former President Maithripala Sirisena appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (07) to record a statement regarding an ong... Read More