Parliament Convenes Today for First Sitting of 2026
Parliament is scheduled to convene today (06) for the first time this year. According to the Parliamentary Secretariat, the House
Low-Pressure Area Forms in Bay of Bengal, Heavy Rains Expected from January 8
A low-level atmospheric disturbance in the Bay of Bengal, southeast of Sri Lanka, has intensified into a low-pressure area, the
Sri Lanka Targets 3 Million Tourist Arrivals in 2026
Sri Lanka is aiming to attract 3 million tourist arrivals in 2026, a senior official said on Monday, following a
A/L Tuition Classes Banned From January 6
The Department of Examinations has announced that all tuition classes, lectures, and seminars related to the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level
Illegal Sale of Dead Chicken Meat Busted in Pallama
Public Health Inspectors in Pallama have uncovered a racket selling chicken meat from birds that had died of various causes.
Schools Reopen Today as 2026 Academic Year Begins
All schools are scheduled to commence the first phase of the first term of the 2026 academic year today (05).
MP Pensions to Be Abolished as Gazette Issued for New Bill
A Gazette notification has been issued for the Bill seeking to abolish the pensions of Members of Parliament. Following the
Elephant Census Must Lead to Urgent Policy Action, Warns CEJ
The country’s latest elephant census should not be treated as a mere statistic but used to drive immediate policy action,
Immigration Department to Award Rs. 5.5 Billion Tender for Future E-Passport Customisation
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has reportedly decided to award a Rs. 5.5 billion tender to customise future stocks
Enhanced Showery Weather Expected from January 5 Due to Atmospheric Disturbance
The Department of Meteorology says a low-level atmospheric disturbance located to the east of Sri Lanka continues to influence the