Nearly 290,000 Students Sit 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Exam
A total of 294,132 students applied for the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, while 289,867 candidates ultimately sat for the
Cabinet Approves Regulations Covering 68 Port City Businesses
The Cabinet has approved regulations to be presented to Parliament covering 68 businesses operating within Colombo Port City, which have
Firearm Licence Renewal for 2027 Begins Tomorrow
The Ministry of Defence has announced that the renewal process for firearm licences for 2027 will commence tomorrow (1 September).
PM Harini Amarasuriya Arrives in Bhutan for Global Food Systems Summit
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya arrived at Paro International Airport today (31 August) to participate in the inaugural Global Conscious
Nearly 30,000 Houses in High-Risk Landslide Areas Require Relocation
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has revealed that nearly 30,000 houses located in high-risk landslide-prone areas are in conditions
Sri Lanka Customs Collects Rs. 1.83 Trillion in Revenue in First Eight Months
Sri Lanka Customs has recorded a revenue of Rs. 1,832.7 billion during the first eight months of this year. Customs
Giant Orchid Blooms at Peradeniya Botanical Gardens After 16 Years
A rare flowering of a giant orchid has been reported at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, nearly 16 years
New Plant Conservation Centre and Eco-Tourism Zone Planned for Hakgala Botanical Gardens
A plant conservation centre, basic research laboratory and new eco-tourism zone are planned to be established within the Hakgala Botanical
40 Professional Bodies and Trade Unions Oppose Proposed 22nd Amendment
A total of 40 professional organisations and trade unions have joined the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) in opposing
UN Warns of Above-Average Rainfall and Flood Risks in Sri Lanka Due to El Niño
The United Nations (UN) has warned that Sri Lanka could experience above-average rainfall during the latter part of this year