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by Prof. M. W. Amarasiri de Silva Following public controversy over an inappropriate web link found in an English study module, the Sri Lankan government formally deferred the full rollout of the Grade 6 curriculum reforms to January 2027. In the interim, state schools will maintain the existing syllabus, reverting to standard eight-period daily timetables […]
Parliament yesterday said that the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Youth Affairs and Sports haD announced that arrangements were being made to gazette and present to Parliament a new Bill prepared to completely reform the governance structure of Sri Lanka Cricket. The Committee said that the proposed new cricket governance structure would include independent directors. Under […]
by Reemus Fernando The Sri Lanka Automobile Association in Japan (SLAAJ) awarded a brand-new Honda Vezel to gold medallist Rumesh Tharanga at a felicitation ceremony held for the Sri Lankan team that competed at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. The gift was presented at a ceremony, held on the eve of the track […]
A flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel was diverted to Saudi Arabia after issuing a distress signal, in what appeared to be a hijacking attempt, on Wednesday. The Flydubai flight FZ1073 was diverted as it flew from Dubai to Tel Aviv through Jordanian airspace, prompting Israel to deploy warplanes, the Reuters news agency […]
The presentation of the “Vishishta Seva Vibhushana” medals, awarded in recognition of the distinguished service rendered by senior officers of the regular forces of the Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force, was held this afternoon (30) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The President stated that the senior […]
The Kandyan Hindu Priests’ Association of Sri Lanka has submitted a memorandum to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, requesting the necessary government intervention to secure the release of Sivarasa Anojan, who has been sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia. Accordingly, the memorandum was handed over to Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President, at the […]
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the upcoming 2027 Budget will place priority on waste management, waste reduction and recycling, emphasising that what should be left for future generations is not contaminated soil or seas filled with plastic, but a clean and green environment where they can breathe freely and live healthy lives. The […]
After six abandoned matches, five of them without a toss, because of incessant rain – Shreyas Iyer called it a “torrential downpour” – in Nisshin, we might finally get some cricket again at the men’s Asian Games. The timing couldn’t have been better because the four remaining games will decide the positions on the podium. […]
by Reemus Fernando The Sri Lanka Automobile Association in Japan (SLAAJ) has awarded a brand-new Honda Vezel to gold medallist Rumesh Tharanga at a felicitation ceremony for the Sri Lankan team that competed at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. The gift was announced at the ceremony, held on the eve of the team’s […]
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 30 SEPTEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 30 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology The atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island from October 1st. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces during the early hours […]
Court of Appeal issues warrant for monk’s arrest by Shamindra Ferdinando Civil society activist Gamini Viyangoda on Monday (28) lambasted the NPP government for its failure to act promptly on the Supreme Court cancelling the presidential pardon granted to the General Secretary of Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) Galagodaatte Gnanasara. Addressing a gathering at the Sri […]
by Reemus Fernando Since reaching the world number one ranking, javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga has attained a level no other Sri Lankan athlete has reached. Winning gold at the Asian Games was therefore widely anticipated. What stood out was the way he overcame the wet conditions and, after trailing his rivals for three rounds, showed […]
The Sri Lanka Food Processors Association (SLFPA) successfully convened its 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 23, 2026, at the Water’s Edge Hotel, Battaramulla. Bringing together key industry stakeholders and member organizations, the event served as a platform to review milestone achievements from the 2025/2026 term and outline strategic priorities for the nation’s food […]
Lieutenant General Joel “JB” Vowell, Deputy Commanding General of U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC), arrived in Colombo yesterday (29) for engagements from September 29–October 1, becoming the highest-ranking U.S. Army officer to travel to Sri Lanka. His visit marks an important milestone in growing U.S.–Sri Lanka Army-to-Army cooperation, the US embassy said. “Lieutenant General Vowell’s historic […]
Approval of the Cabinet of Ministers was granted at their meeting held on 19.05.2025 to purchase four (04) automated passenger clearance gates for Bandaranayake International Airport. In addition, it is expected to extend the automated passenger clearance gates facility so far given only to the Sri Lankans parallel to the e – passport issuance system […]
Based on the observations submitted by the Task Force on Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing for Terrorism, approval of the Cabinet of Ministers was granted at their meeting held on 18.12.2024 to amend the Trust Ordinance No. 9 of 1917 including amendments proposed by the Financial Intelligence Unit of the Central Bank of Sri […]
Action was taken to provide a fuel relief for the fuel consumers during the months of April, May and June of 2026 to redress by minimizing the impact caused to the day today life of the citizens of this country as well as the entire economy due to the price hike of petroleum fuel in […]
Approval was granted at the Cabinet meeting held on 2025-10-21 for the Ministry of Digital Economy and the Department of External Resources to work with the Asian Development Bank as an international development partner for the “Digital Transformation Development Project”. As a main implementing agency of that project, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka […]
Under Articles 7 and 13 of the UNESCO 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property, rights are conferred upon a state to request the return of cultural property belonging to it that is currently held abroad. According to a proposal presented by […]
Sri Lanka will face India in the semi-finals of Asian Games men’s tournament after their quarter-final clash against Nepal was abandoned without a ball being bowled in Nisshin, Japan. The game was called off prior to the toss, with rain having begun hours prior to the scheduled 9am local start and not looking like abating. […]
