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Public urged to responsibly feed and care for stray dogs

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Director General of the Department of Animal Production and Health (DAPH), Dr. Sanjika Perera, has urged the public to continue feeding stray dogs while also taking responsibilit... Read More


Sri Lanka secures US$55.9 million in foreign funding to boost solar energy sector

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- Sri Lanka is set to receive a combined foreign financing package of nearly US$55.9 million to strengthen its solar power sector and expand renewable energy access through a new g... Read More


North Western Province extends Grade 6-11 second term exams due to delay in question papers

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- The North Western Provincial Education Department has postponed part of the second term examinations for Grades 6 to 11 after delays in the printing and distribution of question ... Read More


CAA plans pilot project for passenger-carrying drones

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Sri Lanka is planning to launch a pilot project to introduce passenger-carrying drones in the country as part of efforts to explore advanced... Read More


CID seeks Health Ministry probe into substandard cardiac devices

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has requested the Health Ministry Secretary to conduct a preliminary inquiry to identify the individuals and companies responsible for... Read More


Deadline set for school stationery grant process; No further extensions

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- The Education Ministry has announced the deadlines for the 2026 programme to provide grants for the purchase of stationery for schoolchildren, stating that no further extensions ... Read More


MEPA launches 'Ocean Watch' app to strengthen coastal waste management

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) has launched the "Ocean Watch" web-based mobile application as part of the government's digitalization policy to improve waste ... Read More


Economic crisis hits marriages, parenthood

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- Delayed marriage and childbearing among young people should be understood as responses to current economic and social conditions rather than a rejection of family life, Professor... Read More


Schools, universities in dengue hotspots should close for two weeks: Doctors' union

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The Education and Higher Education Ministry, together with the Health Ministry, should immediately close all government, semi-government and private schools, universities and voc... Read More


CMC to offer free rabies vaccinations and pet services

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) will participate in Pet Expo 2026 with a special stall offering free rabies vaccinations, pet registration services and awareness programmes o... Read More