2025 A/L & O/L exams : Update from Education Ministry
The Ministry of Education has announced that the postponed 2025 GCE Advanced Level Examination will be held in January 2026. According to the ministry, the remaining subjects of the examination, which were previously postponed due to adverse weather, will be…
President AKD speaks to Newsweek (Full Interview)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka will have to service debt while simultaneously rebuilding from climate disasters, emphasizing that this was why debt sustainability frameworks for climate-vulnerable countries must change. “We just completed a historic debt restructuring process, only…
Schools in 06 provinces to reopen on Dec 16
The Ministry of Education has announced that schools in several provinces will reopen on December 16. According to the ministry, all schools in the Western, Southern, Northern, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and North-Central provinces will reopen next week. The ministry added that,…
UN allocates US$4.5 Mn from its global emergency fund to support Sri Lanka
The United Nations has allocated US$4.5 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to strengthen Sri Lanka’s response to Cyclone Ditwah, which made landfall on 28 November. The funds will enable the UN to rapidly scale up emergency food…
Over 3,000 driver vacancies in State Institutions
The United Drivers’ Union states that there are currently more than 3,000 vacancies for drivers in central government institutions, it was reported. The union has explained that this shortage has created numerous problems within the state driver service. Union President…
New Bailey bridge to replace the destroyed Iranawila bridge
A new Bailey bridge, provided under the assistance of the Indian government, is being installed to replace the destroyed Iranawila bridge located in the Mahawa Divisional Secretariat area. According to the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, the construction…
Lightning advisory : Red Alert issued to 09 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Western, and Southern provinces and the Kurunegala district today Per the advisory, effective until 11.00 pm today, red alerts have been issued to 09 districts and…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (09 Dec), compared to Monday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 304.80 to Rs. 304.83….
Govt. says it knew by Nov. 25, still had 3 days to save lives from Cyclone — Patali
Former minister Patali Champika Ranawaka has accused the government of failing to act on early warnings about Cyclone Ditwah, despite having prior knowledge and publicly acknowledging it in Parliament. He said authorities had at least three days to prepare between…
Blue Lanka Tours Contributes Towards Life-Saving Flood Relief Efforts in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is contending with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwa, which passed through the island between November 27th and 28th. The cyclone has caused the worst weather disaster in the island’s recent history. More than 400 people have died due…