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• Saudi Foreign Affairs Vice Minister Receives Ambassador Ajwad

  Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Affairs Vice Minister Waleed El Khereiji received Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Omar Lebbe Ameer Ajwad at the... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2025

• SLA Personnel Restore Collapsing Dam of Aluthdivulwewa Reservoir

  

  The dam of the Aluthdivulwewa Reservoir in Galenbidunuwewa Divisional Secretariat division, damaged due to heavy rainfall was restored by Sri Lanka Army... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2025

• ‘Udawalawa Tourism Fiesta’ to Popularise Tourism in Sabaragamuwa Held

  The ‘Udawalawa Tourism Fiesta’ programme organised by the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Tourism Ministry aiming to popularise tourist locations and destinations in th... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2025

• First Certificate Course in Hindi Launched on World Hindi Day

  In a historic step toward promoting Hindi education in Sri Lanka, the country’s first certificate course in Hindi through open and distance learning was launche... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2025

• Consular Mobile Service in Toronto

  The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Toronto conducted its first voluntary community outreach under the Clean Sri Lanka National Programme in Scarborough last... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2025

• Army Restores Magul Pokuna-Kalingawewa Road After Spillway Damage

  The spillway of the Magul Pokuna reservoir in Welikanda, Polonnaruwa District, sustained significant damage yesterday (02), disrupting livelihoods,... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2025

• Thalatha Athukorala Appointed as UNP General Secretary

  

  Former Member of Parliament Thalatha Athukorala has been appointed as the General Secretary of the United National Party (UNP). Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2025

• EC Asks Police to Act on Errant Candidates

  

  The Election Commission has commenced handing over information to Police of candidates who contested the 2024 General Election but have failed to submit their... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2025

• SLTB Overpaid Rs. 3.01 Bn in 2024 to Purchase 500 Buses

  Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has overpaid Rs.3.01 billion in 2024 to purchase 500 buses, each costing Rs.6 million more than the estimated price, according... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2025

• Excise Revenue for 2024 Records Rs. 227 Bn

  The Excise Department generated a revenue of Rs.227 billion in 2024. The target set by the Government for the department was Rs.232 billion. Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2025

• Budget 2025 to See Reforms at Further Stabilising Economy – Prof. Wasantha...

  Peradeniya University’s Economics and Statistics Department’s Senior Professor Wasantha Athukorala said the Government is working to steer the country, plagued... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2025

• Labour Ministry Introduces New WhatsApp Number to Address Urgent Worker Issues

  The Labour Ministry has introduced a new WhatsApp number (0707-227877) aiming to enhance the efficiency of their services and provide a direct channel for the... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2025

• Welcoming the New Year…

  

  Thousands of people gathered at Galle Face Green and a number of other places in Colombo city, welcoming the New Year with cheer and dazzling light shows. Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2025

• New Orleans Attacker Did Not Act Alone, FBI Believes

  The suspect in the New Orleans attack that killed 15 people on New Year’s Day did not act alone, US investigators believe. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old US... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2025

• EDB to Target USD 18.2 Bn. Revenue Next Year

  

  Sri Lankan exports will reach a new high in the excess of USD 16.2 billion for 2024 and Export Development Board (EDB) will target USD 18.2 billion revenue for... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2025

• President Instructs Officials to Curb Drug Trafficking and Underworld...

  President Anura Kumara Dissanayake directed officials to take immediate measures to suppress drug trafficking and underworld activities that operated within... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2024

• President AKD Has Focused on Increasing the Mahapola and Bursary for University...

  President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has focused on increasing the Mahapola Scholarship to 10,000 rupees for university students. The President has drawn attentio... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2024

• Allowance to Purchase of School Supplies, from Government, at the Beginning of...

  To address the negative impact on the education of underprivileged schoolchildren, the government has decided to grant a financial allowance to aid in the... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2024

• Kamindu Nominated for Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year

  Two England batting mainstays, India’s pace spearhead, and a new star in Sri Lankan ranks make for a glittering list of nominees for ICC Men’s Test Cricketer... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2024

• Indonesian Naval Ship ‘KRI SULTAN ISKANDAR MUDA-367’ Departs Island

  

  The Indonesian Naval Ship ‘KRI SULTAN ISKANDAR MUDA-367’ which arrived in Sri Lanka on 28th December 2024, departed the island today (30th December), on... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2024