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New circular on Grade 1 student admissions to government schools

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- The Government has approved a proposal to issue a new circular regarding the admission of students to Grade 1 in government schools, effective from 2027, Cabinet Spokesman, Healt... Read More


Annual VAT, SSCL threshold to remain Rs. 60 Mn

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Economic Development Deputy Minister Nishantha Jayaweera yesterday told Parliament that the Budget proposal to reduce the annual turnover threshold for Value Added Tax (VAT) and ... Read More


Showers and strong winds expected in several parts of the country

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, as well as in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts, the Department of Me... Read More


24-Hour Water Cut to Affect Several Areas from Tonight

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that a 24-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas from 8:00 p.m. today (24). According to the NWSDB, t... Read More


High School shooting leaves 3 dead, 7 injured

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Three students have died and seven others have been left injured after a High School shooting in the central Philippines. On Monday (22), the Tacloban City Police Office (TCPO) ... Read More


Stalker who rang BTS star's doorbell 133 times faces deportation

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- A Brazilian woman has received a suspended prison term for going to BTS K-pop star Jungkook's house repeatedly despite warnings to stay away - even ringing the doorbell 133 times... Read More


Accused in rape of trainee doctor indicted

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Two separate indictments were served on a former Army soldier alleged to have brutally raped an unmarried trainee paediatric doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital. The ind... Read More


SC allows petition challenging Wijepala's eligibility to remain in Parliament

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The Supreme Court yesterday granted special leave to appeal in a petition filed by Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) activist Renuka Dushyantha Perera challenging the Court of A... Read More


SDB bank launches Fixed Deposit Campaign with attractive rates

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- SDB bank has announced the launch of its Fixed Deposit Campaign offering one of the best interest rates in the market, reaching up to 11.25% per annum for selected short to mediu... Read More


INSEE Lanka and SL Coast Guard launch coastal protection initiative for World Environment Day

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- To commemorate World Environment Day, INSEE Lanka partnered with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard to launch a coastal protection initiative. The project is part of the Coast Guard's am... Read More