Expert committee appointed to reform National Colleges of Education
An expert committee has been appointed to enhance standards and restructure the National Colleges of Education. The committee is chaired
GMOA resumes islandwide strike over transfer concerns
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has resumed its strike action from 8.00 a.m. today, citing ongoing concerns related to
Thundershowers expected across island with heavy rainfall warnings
The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of the island after
Trump proposes massive defense boost amid Iran war, cuts non-defense spending
US President Donald Trump has proposed a sweeping budget plan for the 2027 fiscal year, seeking a 10 percent reduction
Revised water cut schedule continues across parts of Colombo
Scheduled water cuts in several areas of the Colombo District will continue today (April 04) due to prevailing dry weather
Insurance scheme introduced for fishermen engaged in diving
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has introduced a new insurance scheme for fishermen involved in diving activities, in line
Scheduled water cuts announced for parts of Colombo District
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has introduced a scheduled water supply system for several areas in the Colombo
Tourist arrivals drop nearly 20% in March, SLTDA reports
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported a significant decline in foreign tourist arrivals for March 2026. According
Agrarian Service Centers to remain open on holidays for fertilizer distribution
The Department of Agrarian Development has announced that Agrarian Service Centers will remain open on public holidays to ensure the
Amber alert issued for severe lightning across several provinces
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory warning of severe lightning across multiple parts of the country. The