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Medical strike launched across Eastern Province

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has launched a strike today (13) in all hospitals across the Eastern Province. The strike demands the removal of the Medical S... Read More


94,041 tourists visit Sri Lanka in first 11 days of January 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Sri Lanka welcomed 94,041 tourists between January 1 and 11, 2026, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).Sri Lanka travel The weekly report indicates ... Read More


Stone attack targets Home of Gampaha PS SLPP member

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- A stone attack was launched last night (12 ) targeting the house and business premises of Gampaha Pradeshiya Sabha member Anuja Sriyanthi of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna in th... Read More


Indian fishermen arrested for illegal fishing off Delft Island

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- A group of Indian fishermen engaged in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy off the coast of Delft Island this morning (13). According to rep... Read More


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