Education reforms for Grade 6 pushed to 2027 – Cabinet
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the Cabinet has decided to implement proposed education reforms for Grade 6 starting in 2027, instead of 2026, following recent controversy over content in the Grade 6 English module. He said the decision was…
20 Since 06: Celebrating Two Decades of Friendship
The “20 Since 06” Dinner Dance marked a significant milestone as the Batch of 2006 came together to celebrate 20 years since leaving school. Organised by the batch itself, the event was a heartfelt tribute to enduring friendships, shared journeys,…
Sri Lanka develops first locally engineered eVTOL aircraft
Sri Lanka has entered a new era in aviation and innovation with the design, development, and manufacturing of its first-ever eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft, created entirely within the country. In a statement on Facebook, Dr. Harsha Subasinghe…
US announces additional $2M in aid for cyclone relief
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced an additional $2 million in U.S. humanitarian assistance to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, bringing total U.S. assistance for the response to $4 million. According to a US Embassy statement, this…
CBSL rates : Rupee appreciates further against the US Dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (13 Jan), compared to Monday. According to official Central Bank data, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 305.53 to Rs. 305.35 while the…
Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe assumes new role at SLFP
Former Member of Parliament, President’s Counsel Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, assumed duties as a Senior Vice President of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) today. Rajapakshe was reportedly appointed to the post during the party’s Executive Committee meeting. Prior to the appointment,…
Grade 6 admission appeals open until Jan. 25
The Ministry of Education has announced that, based on the results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, the first round of appeals for admission to Grade 6 in schools for the year 2026 can be submitted online. According to…
Over 94,000 tourists arrivals in the first 11 days of January
Over 94,000 tourist arrivals have been recorded within the first 11 days of January 2026, according to official data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The SLTDA reports that a total of 94,041 tourists arrived in the country…
Two foreigners arrested with insects, chemicals at Horton Plains
Two foreign nationals were arrested after officials of the Horton Plains National Park discovered insect specimens, chemicals, and equipment used to capture small animals in their possession on Sunday (11 Jan). The arrests were made when park officials, during routine…
Namal accuses Lal Kantha of insulting Buddhism, violating ICCPR Act
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa alleges Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation K.D. Lal Kantha has violated the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Act No. 56 of 2007 (ICCPR Act) by insulting Buddhism and…