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Ravindra Padmapriya appointed new Railways General Manager

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Announcing the appointment, Transport and Highways Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena said the government's aim is to operate the railway service more efficiently. He noted that... Read More


July remittances hit record high at US$697.3 million

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- According to data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Sri Lankan migrant workers sent home US$697.3 million in July 2025, marking the highest monthly remittance in the fir... Read More


Veterinary shortage deepens as no new recruitment so far this year

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Sri Lanka's Department of Animal Production and Health (DAPH) has not recruited a single new veterinarian so far this year, worsening an existing shortage in the sector, official... Read More


Sri Lanka, Ethiopia only countries where used vehicles sell above purchase price

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Sri Lanka and Ethiopia are the only two countries where vehicles can be sold for more than their purchase price even after years of use, the Global Federation of Sri Lankan Busin... Read More


Ports trade union leader files complaint over Rs. 50 million Colombo port road system changes

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Ports trade union leader Shyamal Sumanaratne today (11) filed a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Bribery or Corruption, alleging that the government is wasting over R... Read More


Railway Department selling 6,000 tons of scrap metal outside tender process: Official alleges

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- An official from a major institution in the country has approached the Commission to Investigate Bribery or Corruption, alleging that the Railway Department is preparing to sell ... Read More


Dates announced for 2025 GCE A/L and O/L exams

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- The Examinations Department has announced that the 2025 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will be conducted from November 10 to December 5, 2025. Commissioner General of Exam... Read More


Grade 5 scholarship exam results expected by September 20

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- The results of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, held today (10), are expected to be released before September 20, Examinations Department Commissioner General A.K.S. Indika K... Read More


2025 grade five scholarship exam tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- The 2025 Grade Five Scholarship Examination will be held tomorrow (10) at 2,787 examination centres across the country, the of Examinations Department said. They said, Paper II w... Read More


Public Security Ministry denies any interference in police arrests

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- The Ministry of Public Security has affirmed that neither Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala nor any member of his staff will exert undue influence or interfere in police ar... Read More