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Grade 5 Scholarship Exam to be held tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- The 2025 Grade Five Scholarship Examination is scheduled to be held tomorrow (10). The exam will be held at 2,787 centres across the country. The Department of Examinations said... Read More


Female driver injured as train hits minivan in Aluthgama

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- A train travelling from Maradana to Matara has collided with a minivan at a railway crossing in Aluthgama this morning (9). The accident occurred at a railway crossing in the See... Read More


Several spells of light showers are expected today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- The Meteorology Department states that several spells of light showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Northern provinces, and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle, and ... Read More


President joins national celebration of World Indigenous Peoples' Day in Dambana

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- The national celebration to mark the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples was held this morning (09) at the Indigenous Museum premises in Dambana under the patronag... Read More


Suspect arrested over Borella shooting

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting incident in Borella on Thursdaynight (07), which claimed the life of one person and left 4 others injured. The susp... Read More


Would Rajapaksas stay silent for 13 years if SupremeSAT earned millions? - Minister Nalinda

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the true facts regarding the SupremeSAT satellite project will be disclosed upon the conclusion of the ongoing investigation. He noted ... Read More


Long queues at Kaudulla National Park due to ticketing delays

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- Large crowds have been visiting Kaudulla National Park in recent days, which has drawn the attention of both local and foreign tourists. However, long queues have formed due to t... Read More


Borella shooting: Three victims remain in critical condition

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Three of the youths admitted to the Colombo National Hospital after being shot while at the Sirisara Uyana Stadium in Sahaspura, Borella, are reported to be in critical condition.... Read More


Yevan David set to become first Sri Lankan driver in Formula 3

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Eighteen-year-old Yevan David has created another bit of history by becoming the first-ever Sri Lankan driver to compete in the FIA Formula 3 Championship. He signed with AIX Rac... Read More


PM highlights role of schools in developing future sector specialists under new reforms

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the objectives of the educational reforms include fostering moral values in children, guiding those who deviate from school educa... Read More