NIE DG steps aside pending inquiry into Grade 6 English module controversy
The Director General of the National Institute of Education (NIE), Prof. Manjula Vithanapathirana, has decided to temporarily step down from her position pending the outcome of an inquiry into the controversial Grade 6 English learning module. Education sector sources said…
1 killed, 2 injured in shooting incident
A shooting incident was reported in the Korathota Manikagara Road area in Nawagamuwa at around 10.00 p.m. (1), police said. The shooting targeted three men, according to police. One person was killed in the incident, while the other two sustained…
Sri Lanka Vs Pakistan Tickets Now Online (Buy)
Tickets for the upcoming Sri Lanka vs Pakistan T20 International series in Dambulla are now on sale. The three-match T20I series will be played as part of Pakistan’s tour of Sri Lanka in January 2026, with all matches scheduled to…
2026 School Education: Important Statement
Sri Lanka’s Education Ministry has decided not to extend school hours during the 2026 academic year, citing disruptions caused by recent disaster conditions and damage to school and transport systems in several provinces. The ministry said school hours for Grades…
Laugfs Gas price increased
Sri Lanka’s Laugfs LP Gas has increased domestic cooking gas refill prices with effect from Jan. 1, 2026, the company said. Under the revised pricing, the 12.5-kilogram LP gas cylinder has been increased by Rs. 150 to Rs. 4,250, while…
Kohuwela shooting : Police seek public support to arrest suspect
Sri Lanka Police have sought public assistance to identify a suspect linked to a shooting incident in the Kohuwala area that left one person critically injured. Police said the incident occurred on Dec. 30, 2025, in the Godiyawatta area within…
Sajith donates Rs. 2.8m worth of hospital equipment, questions govt relief delivery
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged the government to ensure that all relief promised to those affected by Cyclone Ditwa is delivered without delay, even as the country marks the New Year. Speaking at an event held under the Samagi…
Kadawatha–Meerigama section of Central Expressway : Construction Update
Sri Lanka’s Transport and Highways Minister Bimal Rathnayake on Thursday inspected ongoing construction work on the Kadawatha–Meerigama section, the first phase of the country’s Central Expressway project. Officials briefed the minister that about 40% of construction on the section has…
Sri Lanka rolls out digital bus fare payment system on SLTB routes
Sri Lanka on Thursday rolled out a digital electronic bus fare payment system for state-run buses, marking a key step in the government’s push to modernize public transport services. The pilot project was launched by the Ministry of Transport, Highways…
Sri Lanka’s Tri-Forces donate one day’s salary, Rs. 372 mn, to Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund
Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force personnel have donated one day’s basic salary—totalling Rs. 372.8 million—to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund to support recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. The post Sri Lanka’s Tri-Forces donate one day’s salary, Rs….