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Education Ministry sets date for 2026 Grade One intake

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- The Ministry of Education has issued a circular regarding the formal commencement of classes for students entering Grade 1 in 2026. According to the circular, the formal commence... Read More


Sevanagala Sugar Factory to become public-private partnership

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- The Sevanagala Sugar Factory is set to be converted into a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), according to Deputy Minister of Industry and Enterprise Development, Chathuranga Abeys... Read More


Thirteen bank accounts of 'Backhoe Saman's' wife and associates frozen by CID

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Magistrate's Court today (9) that 13 bank accounts belonging to Shadhika Lakshani, the wife of the currently reman... Read More


Two suspects in Tangalle ICE and heroin case remanded

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Two suspects who were arrested in connection with the recent ICE and Heroin drug bust in the Seenimodara area of Tangalle were produced before the court today (9) after being held... Read More


World Bank warns US tariff threatens Sri Lankan garment exports and jobs

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- The World Bank, in its latest Sri Lanka Development Update report, has warned that the 20% tariff imposed by the United States on Sri Lankan exports could lead to a significant de... Read More


Grama Niladhari unions threaten strike over fuel allowance cut

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- The All Island Grama Niladhari Officers Association has threatened a nationwide strike if the fuel allowance, which was cut in the current government's first budget, is not reinst... Read More


Inmate escapes from outside work detail in Vavuniya

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Vavuniya Police have received a complaint regarding the escape of an inmate from the Vavuniya Prison. The escapee was identified as K. D. Edirisinha, a 29-year-old resident of Ma... Read More


Missing constable accused of Rs. 3.3 million fraud against colleague

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Police have reported that a police constable, who recently went missing after allegedly leaving a letter, is accused of defrauding a fellow police officer of over Rs. 3.3 million.... Read More


Suspect arrested with 12kg of drugs in Kadawatha

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- A suspect has been arrested in the Pahala Biyanwala area of Kadawatha with a consignment of 12 kilogrammes of various drugs. The seized drugs include 'heroin', 'cocaine', and 'IC... Read More


New boat service to be launched on Nilwala River

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- The government is planning to launch a boat and ferry service between Matara and Akuressa along the Nilwala River, marking the first service of its kind in Sri Lanka. Minister of... Read More