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Opposition MPs begin signing no-confidence motion against Education Minister
Opposition members of Parliament have commenced signing a no-confidence motion against Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
A discussion in this regard commenced this morning under the auspices of Leader of the Opposition Sajith…
NIE approves removal of questionable lesson from Grade 6 English module: PM Harini
The National Institute of Education (NIE) has approved the removal of the questionable lesson from the Grade 6 English module which created huge controversy after it was confirmed that the material contained a reference to an inappropriate…
US Ambassador Julie Chung to depart Sri Lanka after four-year tenure
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung will depart Colombo on January 16 after almost four years of dedicated service, marking the conclusion of her tenure as the United States’ top diplomat in the country, according to the U.S. Embassy…
Electricity consumers to foot the bill for street lights?
The proposed new electricity policy includes a proposal to recover the cost of street lighting in a given area from the electricity bills of area residents, the Electricity Consumers’ Association has claimed.
Secretary of the union…
Indian Army Chief Begins Strategic Visit to Sri Lanka
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff of India, arrived in Sri Lanka today for a high-level two-day official visit. The mission aims to bolster defense ties and regional stability within the Indian Ocean.
According to the…
President receives blessings from Chief Prelates of Amarapura and Ramanna Maha Nikayas
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid visits to chief Buddhist prelates to receive blessings for the New Year.
The President last afternoon (01) visited the Sri Vidyawasa Maha Pirivena in Minioluwa, Mirigama, where he called on the…
Navy arrests 11 Indian fishermen for illegal fishing off Jaffna
The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 11 Indian fishermen for allegedly engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters.
According to Navy Media Spokesperson Commander Buddika Sampath, the suspects were apprehended in the Karainagar sea area…
No extension of school hours this year – Education Ministry
The Ministry of Education has decided not to extend school hours this year, citing concerns over the adverse effects on schools and the transport system in several areas due to the recent disasters.
NDDCB reports uptick in ‘Ice’ users in Sri Lanka; Over 60,000 addicts arrested in first 10 months of…
The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) has reported a rise in the use of the narcotic substance crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as ‘Ice’), in Sri Lanka.
Assistant Director of Research at the NDDCB, Thamara Darshana,…
Special traffic and security plan in Colombo for New Year 2026 celebrations
Sri Lanka Police state that a large number of people and vehicles are expected to arrive in Colombo from outlying areas to celebrate the New Year 2026 tomorrow (31), particularly around the Galle Face Green area.
Accordingly, the Sri…