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Cabinet approves continuation of education reforms for Grades 2 and 6 in 2027

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- The Cabinet has approved the continuation of Sri Lanka's education reform programme, with reforms for Grades 2 and 6 scheduled to be implemented in 2027, while the reforms intro... Read More


Driver demerit points system pilot project to begin October 1

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- A pilot project for introducing a driver demerit points system for traffic offences will commence on October 1, 2026, as part of the Government's efforts to improve road safety ... Read More


'Rabies control has become a racket': AWC accuses Health Ministry of neglect

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- As Sri Lanka marks World Rabies Day today, the country's approach to controlling the deadly disease has come under sharp criticism, with the Veterinary Surgeon and Animal Welfar... Read More


Fuel crisis looms Friday as tanker owners threaten to stop deliveries

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Fuel distribution to filling stations across the country could come to a standstill from Friday (25) if authorities fail to revise fuel transportation charges in line with the l... Read More


SLPP hints at rally to rival Anuradhapura event

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP D.V. Chanaka said discussions were underway to organise a major rally to rival the recently held Anuradhapura rally, with the aim of pressu... Read More


20 more forests to be gazetted as reserves tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- Twenty more forests covering nearly 9,538 hectares in six districts are scheduled to be declared forest reserves tomorrow (26) under the Government's 'Vanaspathi' national progr... Read More


Dambulla tourist hotel fined Rs. 500,000 for overcharging on bottled water

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- A tourist hotel in Dambulla was fined Rs. 500,000 after being found guilty of selling a bottle of drinking water marked at Rs. 100 for Rs. 300, the Consumer Affairs Authority (C... Read More


Transport medical tokens go online today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- A free online token system for obtaining Transport Medical Certificates will be introduced today (24), the National Institute of Transport Medicine said. The official ceremony ... Read More


Urgent treatment begins for 'Kavantissa' elephant in Galgamuwa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Urgent veterinary treatment has commenced for 'Kavantissa', the elephant roaming in the Galgamuwa area, following an operation carried out by a special team of the Department of... Read More


Ministry pledges support for wildlife officers facing baseless allegations

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The Ministry of Environment has assured that it will provide legal and administrative support to wildlife and veterinary officers who face false or baseless allegations while pr... Read More