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Re-scrutinized results of 2024 A/L exam released

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The re-scrutinized results of the GCE Advanced Level Examinations 2024, have been released online, according to the Department of Examinations. The results can be obtained by ent... Read More


Former Senior DIG Priyantha Jayakody granted bail

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Kandy Magistrate's Courthas ordered retired Senior DIG Priyantha Jayakody to be released on bail. Former Senior DIG Priyantha Jayakody, who was arrested by the Criminal Inves... Read More


Sri Lanka's official reserve up by 1% in July 2025

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Sri Lanka's official reserve assets increased by 1% to USD 6.14 billion in July 2025, compared to USD 6.08 billion in June 2025, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).... Read More


Customs agrees to release 991 detained BYD vehicles subject to conditions

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Director General of Sri Lanka Customs agreed before the Court of Appeal today to release 991 vehicles of the 'BYD' brand that are currently detained by customs, subject to cer... Read More


Announcement on commencement of third school term

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The second school term of the 2025 academic year for Sinhala and Tamil government schools ended today (07), and the third term will commence on August 18 (Monday), according to th... Read More


Parliament to meet from August 19 to 22

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Parliamentary business for the second Parliamentary week of August 2025 was decided yesterday (06) at the Committee on Parliamentary Business, the Secretary General of Parliament ... Read More


Opposition's 'disastrous dream' for economic collapse will never come true - President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake accused the opposition of hoping for an economic collapse in the country, saying such hopes are nothing more than a "disastrous dream" that will... Read More


No agreement finalized to reduce US tariff on Sri Lanka - President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The President made this statement while addressing Parliament during a parliamentary debate on the country's economic situation. He further stated that certain agreements had bee... Read More


Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill presented to parliament

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill, which seeks to repeal the Presidents' Entitlements Act, has been presented to the Parliament by the Minister of Justice Harshana Nanaya... Read More


78-year-old arrested with stock of explosives in Rakwana

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- A 78-year-old individual, a resident of Rakwana has been arrested in Medagangoda for the illegal possession of a large quantity of commercial explosives. According to police, the... Read More