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SRI LANKAN WORDS ADDED TO OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Several Sri Lankan words have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) in its June 2025 update, marking a significant recognition of Sri Lanka's linguistic and cultural ... Read More


BRIBERY COMMISSION TO PROSECUTE FORMER HEALTH MINISTER KEHELIYA RAMBUKWELLA

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) announced that it will prosecute former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella. He faces charges of def... Read More


NAWALAPITIYA CHAIRMAN PLEDGES TO TRANSFORM CITY IN FOUR YEARS

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Amal Priyankara, the newly appointed Chairman of the Nawalapitiya Urban Council, has pledged to transform Nawalapitiya into an attractive and developed city within the next four ... Read More


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


New chapter as 3 natural gas wells set for drilling in Mtwara

MTWARA, June 26 -- Three natural gas wells are expected to be drilled in the Mnazi Bay Block located in Mtwara Region, marking ten (10) years since the last well was drilled in that block. The drilli... Read More


SBL delivers safe water access to 14,000 residents in Kondoa

Dodoma, June 26 -- Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL), in collaboration with Africa Community Advancement Initiative (Africai), has officially commissioned the Kwadelo Water Project in Kondoa District,... Read More