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Special Announcement on 2026 School Examinations

The Ministry of Education has issued a special announcement regarding the schedule of examinations to be held in 2026. According to the notice, the G.C.E....

Samples Seized in Middeniya Confirmed to Contain Chemicals Used in Ice Production

Tests have confirmed that 17 out of 20 chemical samples seized from a property in the Middeniya area contained substances used in the production...

Mandatory Pre-Departure Inspections Planned for Long-Distance Buses

The government is preparing to introduce a mandatory pre-departure inspection for all long-distance buses before commencing their journeys. According to reports, this initiative is scheduled...

Indictments Filed Against Ramith Rambukwella

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has filed indictments before the Colombo High Court against Ramith Rambukwella, son of former...

Former State Minister Shashindra Rajapaksa Further Remanded

Former State Minister Shashindra Rajapaksa, who is in remand custody over corruption charges, has been further remanded until September 19 by the Colombo Magistrate’s...

Sri Lanka Climbs 15 Places in Global State of Democracy Report 2025

Sri Lanka has recorded a significant improvement in democratic indicators, moving up 15 places compared to last year, according to the latest Global State...

President Meets Governors and Chief Secretaries to Discuss Development Coordination

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the need for close coordination between the central government and provincial administrative institutions to ensure the effective implementation of...

State Bank Employees Protest Against Privatization

The Joint Trade Union Alliance of State Banks announced that its members will stage a protest today against the government’s move to privatize state...

Former UDA Director General and Lands Director Granted Bail

Former Director General of the Urban Development Authority (UDA), Sumedha Ratnayake, and former Director of Lands and Chairman of the Internal Valuation Committee, Weerawansa...

Fitness Certificate Made Mandatory 48 Hours Before Operation of Long-Distance Buses and Vans

All long-distance passenger buses and vans will now be required to obtain a basic fitness certificate at least 48 hours before commencing operations. Speaking to...

Prasanna Ranatunga Withdraws His Appeal Against Suspended Prison Sentence

Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga has withdrawn the appeal he filed seeking to be acquitted and released from the suspended prison sentence and fine previously...

Former Presidents Vacate Official Residences Following New Law

Former Presidents of Sri Lanka have vacated their official residences in compliance with the newly passed Presidential Entitlements (Repeal) Act, which was approved on...

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