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PRESIDENT'S FUND TO LAUNCH SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF MIGRANT WORKERS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The President's Fund is preparing to launch a new scholarship program to support the education of children in Sri Lanka whose parents working overseas have passed away, become di... Read More


OPPOSITION LEADER CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO CLARIFY DETAILS ON SEIZED CHEMICAL CONTAINERS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, stated that while the discovery of two containers of raw materials for ice production is a step forward in combating drug traffick... Read More


A-LEVEL STUDENT DIES AFTER FALLING FROM A MOTORCYCLE

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- A female student who was scheduled to sit for the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination has died after falling from a motorcycle while traveling with her father, according to the Kos... Read More


A HINT OF AN EGG SHORTAGE

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- According to D.R. Alahakoon, the secretary of the Lanka Egg Producers' Association, an egg shortage could occur in the future due to the rising cost of animal feed on one hand an... Read More


FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE TIP-OFF ABOUT 'ICE' DRUG RAW MATERIAL CONTAINERS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- According to information revealed by "Backhoe Saman," who was arrested in Indonesia and brought back to Sri Lanka, a foreign intelligence agency had informed Sri Lankan authoriti... Read More


UNP TO CO-OPERATE WITH SJB

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The United National Party (UNP) has announced its intention to work constructively with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and other opposition groups. This decision follows recen... Read More


FORMER MINISTER NIMALA LANZA RELEASED ON BAIL

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Former State Minister Nimal Lanza, who was in remand custody for several charges, including an assault in 2006, has been released on bail. He was presented before the Negombo Hi... Read More


UNHRC COMMISSIONER COMMENDS SRI LANKA'S EFFORTS TO COMBAT CORRUPTION, CALLS FOR MORE SANCTIONS ON HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATORS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has commended the Sri Lankan government's efforts to stabilise the economy, combat corruption, and strengthen ... Read More


SRI LANKAN FOREIGN MINISTER EMPHASISES REJECTION OF EXTERNAL INTERVENTION IN GENEVA

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- During the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, reiterated Sri Lanka's... Read More


APPEALS INVITED FOR GRADE 5 SCHOLARSHIP EXAM PAPER RE-EVALUATION

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Appeals for the re-evaluation of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination papers will begin tomorrow, the 9th of September, 2025. According to a notice from the Commissioner of ... Read More