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Online appeal applications open for Grade 6 school admissions

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Ministry of Education has announced that appeal applications for Grade 6 school admissions in 2026, based on the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination results, are now open. ... Read More


US announces additional $2 mn aid for Cyclone Ditwah victims

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The United States has announced an additional $2 million in humanitarian assistance to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, bringing total US assistance to $4 million,... Read More


US announces additional $2 mn aid for Cyclone Ditwah victims

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The United States has announced an additional $2 million in humanitarian assistance to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, bringing total US assistance to $4 million,... Read More


Cabinet announces updated schedule for Grade 6 and Grade 1 Education reforms

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Cabinet has decided to postpone the implementation of the Grade 6 English module, which was initially scheduled to begin this year, and reintroduce it in 2027 as part of the ... Read More


Norochcholai Power Plant Generator restored

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- A generator at the Norochcholai Power Plant has been restored to normal operation after being temporarily shut down for maintenance. However, the electricity generated by the un... Read More


FDI target of US$ 1.5 BN to US$ 2 bn this year

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- Labour Minister and Finance Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando stated that the current Government successfully attracted Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) exceeding US$ 1... Read More


Fairly heavy rain expected in several provinces

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Uva, Eastern and Central provinces and Hambantota district. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely ... Read More


Chinese Foreign Minister makes transit stop in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early this morning (12) during a transit stop while returning to China afte... Read More


India-funded Northern railway line restoration project launched

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- Restoration work on the Northern and Talaimannar railway lines commenced yesterday (11) with financial assistance of USD 5 million provided by the Government of India, the Minist... Read More


GCE A/L exams resume after Cyclone Ditwah disruption

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- The remaining subjects of the GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination, which were temporarily suspended due to Cyclone Ditwa, resumed from today (12) The examination centre at St. ... Read More