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Energy Ministry Dispels Rumors of Fuel Shortage Amidst Middle East Conflict

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The Ministry of Energy has issued a statement addressing what it describes as false and misleading news circulating, particularly on social media, suggesting a potential fuel sho... Read More


Kalpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman's Vehicle Attacked; STF Deployed

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The vehicle carrying the Chairman of the Kalpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha was attacked by an unidentified group. Our correspondent reported that the Special Task Force (STF) has been d... Read More


GCE O/L Exam in 2029 to be Held Under New Syllabus

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) examination in 2029 will be conducted under a new syllabus, announced Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Educat... Read More


Sri Lanka to Develop Unique Food Security Index Within Three Months

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The Sri Lankan government is focusing on creating a food security index unique to the country within the next three months. This initiative stems from the understanding that exis... Read More


Train Controllers' Union to Launch Strike Over Unresolved Administrative Issues

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Colombo, Sri Lanka - The Sri Lanka Railway Controllers' Union announced that it will resort to a trade union action, citing long-standing and unresolved administrative issues. Th... Read More


CHAOS AND CLOSE CONTESTS MARK LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS ACROSS SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Today (17), saw significant disruptions and contentious outcomes in local government body elections across Sri Lanka, particularly in the selection of chairmen and deputy chairme... Read More


SRI LANKA HALTS WORKER DEPLOYMENT TO ISRAEL AMIDST ONGOING CONFLICT

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism has announced that the Population and Immigration Authority of Israel (PIBA) has informed them that Israel's inte... Read More


PARLIAMENTARY DEFENCE CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETS UNDER PRESIDENT DISSANAYAKE

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The Ministry of Defence Consultative Committee met today (17), in Parliament, chaired by the Minister of Defence and President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake. According to a statemen... Read More


SRI LANKA RELOCATES TEHRAN EMBASSY AMIDST ESCALATING MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Sri Lanka has taken steps to relocate its Embassy in Tehran, Iran, due to the escalating military situation in the region, Foreign Minister Vijith Herath announced today. Speaki... Read More


105 SHOPS IN ANURADHAPURA TO FACE LEGAL ACTION AFTER POSON WEEK RAIDS

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced that legal action will be taken against 105 shops in Anuradhapura following raids conducted during Poson Week. The CAA stated ... Read More