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Gamini Senarathne to be appointed Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal submitted by the Minister of Buddha Shasana, Religious and Cultural Activities to appoint R. M. Gamini Senarathne to... Read More


Cabinet approval granted to recruit 62,000 to public service: President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says his government's aspiration is to bring the state into modernity. Speaking at the 2025 National Youth Conference in Colombo today (12), P... Read More


Sri Lanka to launch floating solar power projects to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to call for proposals from companies to provide consultancy services to carry-out feasibility studies and environmental impact asses... Read More


'Ella Weekend Express' from August 16

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Department of Railways has announced the introduction of a new train service between Colombo and Badulla to cater to the high demand from both local and foreign tourists. Ac... Read More


Former Pradeshiya Sabha member dies in Meegoda shooting

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- (UPDATE): The former Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha member, who sustained injuries in a shooting incident in Meegoda earlier today has succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatm... Read More


Warrant issued for the arrest of ex-Minister Rajitha Senaratne

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today (12) issued a warrant for the arrest of former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who has been named as a suspect in an investigation conducted by t... Read More


President calls for responsible youth leadership, rejects dynastic politics

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the urgent need to foster a new generation of responsible young leaders, rejecting the concept of political dynasties or youth leade... Read More


No-confidence motion handed over against Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- A no-confidence motion against Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) has been handed over to Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne by the Oppositi... Read More


Largest meteor shower of 2025 visible tonight and tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The largest meteor shower of 2025 will be visible from midnight today (12) and into early hours of tomorrow, according to Astrophysicist and Engineering Lecturer Gihan Weeraseker... Read More


Horana Urban Council sessions postponed for 14 days due to dispute among UNP members

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Horana Urban Council sessions have been postponed for 14 days due to a dispute among United National Party (UNP) members. It has been reported that the situation arose follo... Read More