Art competition to mark 70 years of Sri Lanka-Thailand relations
An art competition has been organised by the Sri Lanka-Thailand Society in association with the Royal Thai Embassy of Thailand…
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Education Reforms: Govt. forges ahead amidst widespread protests
The government is forging ahead with its ambitious education reform package, amidst protests by teachers’ trade unions, university teachers and…
Economic hardships take their toll on marriages and birth rate
Sri Lanka is witnessing a steady decline in birth rates, alongside rising malnutrition among children under five, experts warn, amidst…
Fires cut a wide swathe through forests across SL
About 965 forest fires have destroyed over 11,123.99 hectares of forest cover, according to official data. The highest number of…
Tourist arrivals cross one million
Sri Lanka welcomed over 1.16 million foreign tourists during the first six months of 2025, marking a significant uptick in…
CaFFE tells Prez: Hold provincial council polls or abolish PC system
The Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE) has, in a letter sent to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, suggested that…
GI pipe case against Rambuweklla, others: Examination of witnesses to resume
Colombo High Court Judge Lanka Jayaratne on Friday (18) announced that further hearing of the case filed by the Commission…
Amendment to Electricity Act: House Committee proposes changes
The House Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development has suggested changes to the proposed amendment to Sri Lanka’s Electricity Act.…
Rajitha’s anticipatory bail plea rejected by Colombo Chief Magistrate
CIABOC’s request for arrest warrant also truned down Colombo Chief Magistrate, Thanuja Lakmali Jayatunga, yesterday (18) rejected an anticipatory bail…
Railway Dept. goes to town about lighting up nine arches Demodara Bridge built by the British in 1919
The Railway Department has announced plans to illuminate the historical Nine Arches Bridge in Demodara, allowing both local and foreign…