Enrollment for grade one, A/L only done by schools: Ministry

When applying for A/L studies based on the 2022 Ordinary Level (OL) results, students from schools without an Advanced Level subject stream, should send their application forms to the relevant school

Chennai - Jaffna direct flights resume

Air travel between Chennai and Jaffna which had been suspended for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic resumed

Diana Gamage’s citizenship issue to be heard on January 26 by Court of Appeal

The petitioner further said Diana Gamage is disqualified from election as a MP or to sit and vote in Parliament

Rome seeks Sri Lanka’s support for Expo

Italy begins campaign in Asia for Rome Expo 2030

Nightlife destroy SL’s culture: Cardinal

Some ‘parangiyas’ who have come to Sri Lanka after being abroad have proposed night life activities

Rotary World President Jennifer Jones arrives in SL

First Women President of Rotary International, the world’s foremost service organization that also has a seat in the UN General Assembly, has selected Sri Lanka as one of the countries to visit on her global ‘Imagine Tour of Jennifer Jon

Get ready for local govt. election

We are a group who can build the nation. Therefore get ready to bring a change through the local government election

Russian airline to start flight operations to Mattala

Inaugural flight will bring over 400 Russian tourists

Air Quality Index of Colombo as of yesterday considered unhealthy

As per the National Building Research Organisation AQI in the range of 101-150, indicates that members of sensitive groups may experience health effects

SLPP to initiate talks with UNP for electoral alliance

Nine political parties including Mahajana Eksath Peramuna (MEP) led by Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardane, EPDP and TMVP attended the meeting and agreed to contest as an alliance

US imposes sanctions on another SL army officer

The Department of State is designating Bulathwatte for his involvement in a gross violation of human rights, namely torture and/or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment of Sri Lankan journalist Keith Noyahr in May 2008

Peradeniya University former VC assaulted ‘

According to police the students had staged a protest after the victim’s son had allegedly knocked down two motorbikes belonging to two students

Ex-SriLankan official’s extradition sought

The extradition of a former SriLankan Airlines official, convicted of sexually harassing a former employee in India, has been sought through a petition filed in a Delhi court.

Forged security stickers on booze bottles cause Rs.60Bn loss to Govt. – Justice Minister

The tender for printing the stickers had been awarded to a notorious company called Madras Security Printers (MSP)

Schools reopen today after Friday’s closure

Accordingly, all public and private schools and Catholic schools will reopen today

CID, SLFEB delegation leave for Oman to probe human trafficking

Sri Lankan female migrant workers being sent as domestic workers to Oman, had been sold at auctions to work as escorts

Sri Lanka number one in searching sex on google

People in the Northern province top the list while Uva and North Central Provinces comes second and third

Clinical tests on Mass Deaths of livestock

nearly 1000 cows, goats and buffalos in the North and the East had perished

China will work with G20 for equitable debt restructuring

Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang said China will implement the G20’s Debt Service Suspension Initiative in all respects and added that China will work with relevant G20 members to formulate and participate in a fair and equitable debt-restructuring plan, according to the Chinese Embassy in Colombo.

Only ten per cent of the population will have to pay increased income tax

Half of those who earn less than Rs 100,000 cannot afford to have three meals daily. Those who earn a high revenue should look after the low-income earners

Women MPs up in arms against Nalin Bandara for abusive language against Diana

Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapaksa yesterday said an inquiry would be conducted on the incident in Parliament on Thursday where MP Diana Gamage was verbally abused by SJB MP Nalin Bandara Jayamaha. Deputy Speaker assured an inquiry when MPs Kokila Gunawardene and Samanpriya Hearth called for action aga

Navy celebrates its 72nd Anniversary

The Sri Lanka Navy celebrated its 72nd Anniversary on December 09, 2022. In order to demonstrate the naval power of the Sri Lanka Navy, their grant ships were anchored in the Galle Face sea area yesterday for public view. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana.

Extraordinary weather experienced all over the country

Extraordinary weather conditions were experienced all over the country yesterday, with dark foggy skies and in several areas a thin covering of dust. Gale force winds had caused much havoc in the Badulla District, where more than 720 houses were extensively

Air pollution reduces in SL

The sudden rise in air pollution mainly in urban areas in Sri Lanka on Wednesday and Thursday had reduced considerably yest

Hundreds of cattle dead, people suspect cold weather

Several milch cows with calves were among the dead

Two leading Chinese banks hold talks with WB, IMF on SL’s debt restructuring

Two leading Chinese banks hold talks with WB, IMF on debt restructuring of Sri Lanka, other developing countries The Presiden

Sri Lanka faces transboundary pollution

Sri Lanka is currently subjected to transboundary air pollution where carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide particles coming in from India and other countries with the winds, Minister of Environment Nazeer Ahamed t

Buddhika Pathirana asks why double bed for President’s Office in Parliament

Govt. rebuts it saying time should not be wasted on trivial matters

Corruption case against Keheliya Bribery Commission amends indictment

The defence is expecting to raise objections against the amended indictment and their objections to be heard on February 9`1

Govt. to establish proposed budget office soon

The government has decided to establish the proposed ‘Budget Office’ (BO) next year to accomplish the goal of financial readiness.