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Schools to reopen tomorrow, 147 to remain closed – Education Ministry
Schools that were closed due to the disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah are scheduled to reopen island-wide tomorrow (16).
Accordingly, the Ministry of Education has decided to convene principals, teachers, and non-academic staff…
Cabinet approves women’s recruitment for all positions in Sri Lanka Railways – AG tells court
The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today (12) that the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the recruitment of women for all positions within the Sri Lanka Railways (SLR).
State Counsel, appearing on behalf of the Attorney…
Australia strengthens educational, migration, and security partnerships with Sri Lanka
The Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka has highlighted a recent visit by Australia’s Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs, and International Education, Julian Hill, aimed at strengthening Australia–Sri…
ADB approves $200M to improve water, food security in North Central Sri Lanka
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to support the ongoing Mahaweli Development Program, Sri Lanka’s largest multiuse water resources development initiative.
The program aims to transfer excess water from…
Gold prices in Sri Lanka increase by around Rs. 3,000 today
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have risen following a significant increase in the price of gold in the world market.
As of today (12), the global price of gold has increased by USD 4,266.
The gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased by Rs.…
Government issues revised excise license fee structure
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has issued Excise Notification No. 03/2025, introducing a revised fee structure for excise-related licenses across multiple categories.
The regulations, issued under Section 32…
Sri Lanka secures US$ 30 million World Bank loan for renewable energy projects
The Government of Sri Lanka has arranged a loan of US$ 30 million from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group to finance the implementation of the secure, affordable and sustainable energy for Sri Lanka…
Floods cannot be allowed to continue to disrupt lives of Colombo residents: PM Harini
Floods cannot be allowed to continue to disrupt the lives of the people of Colombo, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated.
The Prime Minister made this remark while addressing the media following the Colombo District Disaster…
Russia sends 35 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka
Russia has sent a planeload of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka after the country was struck by Cyclone Ditwah in late November, Russia’s RIA news agency reported early on Wednesday, citing Shobini Gunasekera, Sri Lanka’s ambassador to Moscow.…
Sluice gate of Upper Kotmale Reservoir opened
A sluice gate of the Upper Kotmale Reservoir has been opened due to rains in catchment areas, the Department of Irrigation has announced.
Engineers in charge of the reservoir stated that the sluice gate was opened in order to maintain…