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Batalanda Commission Report to Parliament this week

Srilanka, March 12 -- Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced that the Batalanda Commission Report is set to be presented in Parliament later this week. This revelation was made dur... Read More


Japan, China to recommence 87 suspended projects - President

Srilanka, March 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday observed that due to the Government's economic policies, efforts have been made to restart 11 economically significant projects that ... Read More


Deadline for accepting Postal Vote Applications extended

Srilanka, March 12 -- The Election Commission has issued a special notice for eligible government officials, security officers, and postal vote certification officers who wish to vote by post. The de... Read More


Army Commander visits Abimansala

Srilanka, March 12 -- Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, visited Abhimansala, wellness resort dedicated to differently-abled War Heroes in Anuradhapura yest... Read More


Two-week training programme on 'Media Management'

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Dr. MCR HRD Institute conducted a two-week training programme on 'Media Management' for 26 journalists and media professionals from Guyana, Suriname, Tanzania, Nepal and Sri Lan... Read More


CRI expects improvement in coconut harvest this May and June

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- In 2024, Sri Lanka experienced a nearly 10% decline in its anticipated coconut harvest, which emerged as the primary driver of the surge in coconut prices. Adding to this challe... Read More


Budget has allocated highest-ever funding for health sector - Minister

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors are vital to the lives of the Sri Lankan people, and there are no alternatives in these fields. Therefore, responsibility, coordination... Read More


Three including infant killed in Madampe accident

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Three people were killed in an accident involving a three-wheeler carrying passengers returning from the annual Lenten festival at the St. Anne's Shrine, Thalawila, after it col... Read More


Ceylon Tea promoted at Darwin College, Cambridge University -UK

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The High Commission of Sri Lanka in London, jointly with the Darwin College Tea Society of Cambridge University and the International Tea Committee (ITC) in the UK, conducted a ... Read More


New Grade 9 Exam will enable students to opt for vocational education

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Vocational Education Deputy Minister Nalin Hewage told Parliament yesterday that there will be a special exam for students in Grade 9 enabling them to determine whether they wan... Read More