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Academic leadership on merit

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- This essay aims at analysing the governance enhancements introduced by the Universities Amendment Act of 2025, which amends sections 49 and 51 of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1... Read More


Addressing health challenges

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- According to the lead news item in our sister newspaper the Sunday Observer yesterday, the Health Ministry assures that essential medicines and medical products will be available... Read More


Delay on Govt's part in providing relief measures - SJB

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) senior member and former MP Lakshman Kiriella said there is delay on the Government's part in implementing relief measures and other commitments made... Read More


Coastguard rescue 10 from drowning

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) successfully rescued 10 local and foreign tourists from drowning, during lifesaving operations conducted across various coastal regions of the is... Read More


Govt. provides over Rs. 381Mn as special compensation to disaster-affected farmers

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- According to the Agriculture Department, the Government has provided over Rs. 381 million as special compensation to farmers whose maize, vegetable and other food crops were dama... Read More


Special Transport services to Colombo for those returning after holiday season

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- The Ministry of Transport and Highways has taken steps to operate special transport services to Colombo for people who are coming back after visiting their villages during the Ch... Read More


SL showcases culture, cuisine at UNWG Charity Bazaar

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Austria took part in the 2025 International Festival Charity Bazaar organised by the United Nations Women's Guild (UNWG) in Vien... Read More


Kaduwela Mayor's Personal Security Officer granted bail

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The personal security officer of Kaduwela Mayor Ranjan Jayalal, who was arrested for verbally threatening a female lawyer, has been released on bail. According to reports, the K... Read More


Legendary western music icon Maxi Rozairo passes away

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Renowned Western music legend Maxi Rozairo has passed away at the age of 77. Rozairo began his remarkable musical journey in 1966 with the band Sound Waves and became the lead v... Read More


Thailand and Cambodia sign truce to halt fierce border conflict

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Saturday to halt weeks of fierce border clashes, the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian countries that has included fighter-jet s... Read More