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CHINA PLEDGES 20 MILLION USD FOR SRI LANKA'S DIGITAL EDUCATION TRANSFORMATION

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- China has agreed to provide 20 million USD in funding to support a project aimed at the digital transformation of education in Sri Lanka. This project will supply necessary equi... Read More


CONTAINER LORRY OVERTURNS ONTO THREE-WHEELER IN ORUGODAWATTA

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- A container lorry overturned onto a three-wheeler at approximately 1:30 AM today (26), in Orugodawatta. The incident occurred when the container lorry, after passing the traffic... Read More


ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR ADVANCED LEVEL EXAMS OPEN TODAY

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- The Department of Examinations announced that online applications for the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination open today (26). Candidates can apply until July 21. All school... Read More


RAILWAY TECHNICIANS LAUNCH 24-HOUR STRIKE OVER OVERTIME DISPUTE

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Railway technicians and technical assistants have commenced a 24-hour token strike from 7:00 AM today (26) until 7:00 AM tomorrow (27). The strike is reportedly over an overtime... Read More


FORMER LAND OFFICER JAILED FOR BRIBERY; COURT OFFICER ARRESTED

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- A former land officer has been sentenced to 22 years of rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo High Court for accepting a Rs.100,000 bribe. The bribe was taken to issue permits fo... Read More


SRI LANKA DOMINATES DAY TWO OF SSC TEST, NISSANKA HITS CENTURY

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Sri Lanka enjoyed a stellar day with the bat today (26) against Bangladesh. Today was the second day of the match being played at the SSC, and the visitors started on 220 for th... Read More


BUSINESS FINED FOR OVERPRICING BOTTLED WATER

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- A business in Maharagama has been fined Rs. 1 million for selling bottled drinking water above the regulated price. The penalty was imposed by the Gangodawila Additional Magistr... Read More


FORMER HEALTH SECRETARY REMANDED IN SUBSTANDARD DRUGS PROBE

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Former Secretary to the Ministry of Health, Janaka Sri Chandraguptha, has been remanded until July 8 by order of the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court. Chandraguptha was arrested... Read More


ARREST WARRANT RECALLED FOR FORMER MP SAJIN VASS GUNAWARDENA

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today (26) recalled the arrest warrant issued against former MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena. This is over a case related to the alleged evasion of inco... Read More


HORANA-COLOMBO BUS OWNERS ON STRIKE

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Private bus owners operating along the Horana-Colombo Route Number 120 have withdrawn their services today (25). This strike action is in protest against the introduction of a n... Read More