Fairly Heavy Rainfall Expected in Several Areas Today
The Department of Meteorology has forecast fairly heavy rainfall of around 75 mm in some areas today (16), as showers
September Aswesuma Payments to Be Credited to Beneficiaries’ Accounts
September welfare payments under the Aswesuma programme will be credited to beneficiaries’ bank accounts today (16), according to the Welfare
Over 8.6 Million Sri Lankans Outside Labour Force in 2025
More than 8.6 million Sri Lankans aged 15 and above were outside the labour force in 2025, according to the
Education Reforms Propose Seven Subjects for G.C.E. O/L Examination
The Sub-Committee on Education Reforms has proposed reducing the number of subjects for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination to seven,
India Approves Emergency Power Exports to Flood-Hit Nepal
India has approved the export of up to 654 megawatts of electricity to Nepal after devastating floods severely damaged the
Special Clearance Certificate Proposed for State Jobs Involving Children
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has decided to introduce a special certificate confirming that applicants have no allegations
Rumesh Tharanga’s Javelins Damaged During Return Flight from Hungary
Four javelins belonging to leading Sri Lankan athlete Rumesh Tharanga were reportedly damaged while he was returning to Sri Lanka
Russian Drone Hits Passenger Train Shortly After Diplomatic Train Departs
A Russian drone struck a passenger train at Yahodyn railway station near the Poland-Ukraine border shortly after a special diplomatic
Middle East Conflict Delays Small Road Projects, President Says
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said that numerous small-scale road construction projects across Sri Lanka have been delayed due to
Emergency Water Supply Operation Launched at Kumana National Park
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has launched an emergency operation to provide water to wildlife at Kumana National Park, where