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Smart Board Project Fails to Meet Goals - PM

Srilanka, March 17 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the project to distribute smart boards for 1,000 schools with the goal of enhancing education has completely failed to meet its ... Read More


Main Suspect in Anuradhapura Doctor Rape Case Further Remanded

Srilanka, March 17 -- The main suspect in the Anuradhapura doctor rape case has been remanded until March 24. The order was issued by the Anuradhapura Magistrate when the suspect was presented before... Read More


Sri Lanka's Tourism Revenue Hits 768.2M in Early 2025, Up 12%

Srilanka, March 17 -- According to the latest Central Bank data, Sri Lanka's tourism industry generated 768.2 million in revenue during the first two months of 2025, marking a 12% increase compared to... Read More


South Korea to provide 7,600 jobs to Sri Lankans

Srilanka, March 17 -- The Government has negotiated for 7,600 jobs for Sri Lankans in South Korea, National People's Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Ajith Gihan said on Saturday (15) in Parliament. He wa... Read More


Postal vote applications ends at midnight today - EC

Srilanka, March 17 -- The extended deadline for accepting postal vote applications for the 2025 Local Government (LG) polls will end by midnight today (17). Elections Commission Chairman R.M.A.L.Ratn... Read More


Lindsay Girls' School holds prize-giving

Srilanka, March 17 -- The 2024 prize giving of Lindsay Girls' School, Colpetty, was held recently, in the college's main hall. The event took place with the participation of Education Ministry Additi... Read More


Saven Diniru wins award at art competition to mark UN World Wildlife Day

Srilanka, March 17 -- Muthumuni de Silva, representing Sri Lanka, won a prize at the international art competition in the 4-6 age category held in line with the celebration of the 2025 United Nations ... Read More


Tamil language teaching programme for student monks launched

Srilanka, March 17 -- A programme to educate student monks in the Tamil language and provide them the necessary skills to preach in Tamil was launched at the Vidyalankara Pirivena in Peliyagoda on Mar... Read More


Round table discussion on 'SL's preparedness to meet emerging global economic challenges'

Srilanka, March 17 -- A dialogue centred on strategic measures to enhance Sri Lanka's economic resilience amidst a rapidly evolving global landscape was hosted by the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute (LK... Read More


Consumer Rights Protection initiative under 'Clean Sri Lanka' programme launched

Srilanka, March 17 -- Coinciding with World Consumer Rights Day on March 15, a new initiative under the 'Clean Sri Lanka' programme is set to be implemented to promote awareness and attitudinal change... Read More