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A/L 2025 re-examination results released

SriLanka, July 5 -- The Examinations Department has released the results of the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination 2025 re-examination today (5). Commissioner General of Ex... Read More


Train services remain suspended on Mannar, upcountry lines: DMC

SriLanka, July 5 -- Train services on sections of the Mannar and Upcountry railway lines remain suspended due to track obstructions caused by adverse weather, the Disaster Management Centre said. The... Read More


Road access restricted in Riverston, Hatton-Nuwara Eliya road partially blocked: DMC

SriLanka, July 5 -- Road access in parts of the Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts remains affected following recent adverse weather conditions, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said. They said ro... Read More


Government committed to equipping children with modern skills: PM

SriLanka, July 5 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said the Government is committed to equipping Sri Lankan children with the knowledge, skills and modern technologies needed to realise their full ... Read More


Red notice fugitive in Akuregoda double murder extradited from Maldives

SriLanka, July 5 -- A suspect wanted in connection with the Akuregoda double murder and the subject of an International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) Red Notice was arrested upon his arrival... Read More


Army Commander reviews UN Peacekeeping contingent

SriLanka, July 5 -- The 17th contingent of the Sri Lanka Force Protection Company, scheduled to deploy on a peacekeeping mission under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), accorded a ... Read More


GovTech Sri Lanka appoints Shevan Goonetilleke as CEO

Srilanka, July 4 -- GovTech Sri Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd has announced the appointment of Shevan Goonetilleke as its Chief Executive Officer, effective August 19, 2026. His appointment marks an important mi... Read More


Sajith calls for amendment of Mosquito Breeding Act

Srilanka, July 4 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today called for the amendment of the Mosquito Breeding Act no 11 of 1987 to meet the needs of today where the country is experiencing an outbrea... Read More


Fisherman missing after boat overturns off Trincomalee

Srilanka, July 4 -- One fisherman went missing missing while two others were rescued after their fishing boat reportedly overturned in the seas off Trincomalee, police said. According to police, the ... Read More


Elephant corridor restoration programme launched

Srilanka, July 4 -- The government has launched several immediate measures to reduce human-elephant conflict while a new National Action Plan for Human-Elephant Coexistence is being prepared. Accordi... Read More