Second Phase of Third School Term Begins Today; Some Schools Remain Closed
The second phase of the third school term for this year commences today (16) for all government and government-approved private
UN Ends Use of Paper Towels at Headquarters to Cut Costs
The United Nations has decided to discontinue the provision of paper towels in restrooms at its headquarters in New York
Former Sri Lanka Leg-Spinner D. S. de Silva Passes Away at 83
Former Sri Lankan leg-spinner D. S. de Silva, a distinguished member of Sri Lanka’s inaugural Test cricket team in 1982,
Special Leave Approved for State Officials Affected by Floods and Landslides
The government has decided to grant special leave to state officials who were unable to report to work due to
No Third-Term Exams for Grades 6–10 in 2025, Education Ministry Reiterates
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education has reiterated its directive prohibiting the conduct of third-term examinations for
Radio Turns 100: Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation Marks a Century of Broadcasting
The Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), widely regarded as the pioneer of electronic media communication in the country, marks its
Showers to Increase Across Sri Lanka from Tomorrow; Strong Winds and Fog Forecast
The Department of Meteorology has warned that rain conditions may increase slightly across the island from tomorrow (16) due to
Showery Conditions Expected Across Sri Lanka from Tomorrow; Strong Winds Forecast
Under the influence of an easterly wave, showery conditions are expected to increase to some extent across the island from
UNFPA Launches $8.3 Million Appeal to Support Women and Girls Affected by Cyclone Diwah
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has launched an $8.3 million humanitarian appeal to provide urgent, life-saving assistance to women
Schoolchildren Allowed to Use November SLTB Season Tickets; Teachers Pledge Salary Donation for Disaster Relief
Schoolchildren have been permitted to travel on Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses this month using their November season tickets.