‘1966’ hotline to guide school leavers toward vocational education
The ‘1966’ Vocational Education Hotline was officially launched today (06) to provide students with accurate and efficient information on transitioning to vocational education after secondary education. The hotline was launched at the Nipunatha Piyasa premises in Narahenpita under the patronage…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (07), compared to Wednesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 301.20 to Rs. 301.55,…
Drug arrest : Anuradhapura school principal suspended from service
The Director of Education for the North Central Province has decided to suspend the school principal who was recently arrested with a large quantity of heroin in Anuradhapura. Accordingly, the principal of a school in Eppawala has been interdicted with…
Maithripala questioned by Bribery Commission
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption today (07). He was reportedly present to provide a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation. It is reported that the statement is being…
Police dogs join the fight against drugs in Schools
Sri Lanka Police have introduced two hotlines to obtain assistance from the Police Official Canine Division for drug inspections and searches conducted at the school level. According to the Police, the national program “A United Nation” (“Ratama Ekata”) is being…
ITAK opposes ex-military appointments to Office of Reparations
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) has expressed its opposition to the appointment of former military and defence officials to the Office of Reparations, Opposition MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam said. In a post on ‘X’, MP Shanakiyan said the ITAK has…
NFL Dallas Cowboys’ star Kneeland dead at 24
American footballer Marshawn Kneeland, a defensive end for the Cowboys, has died at the age of 24, the team announced Thursday morning. Kneeland died Wednesday night (US time) after a police chase, the Texas Department of Public Safety said. DPS…
“A country that has it all” Indian actor Sarathkumar praises Sri Lanka
Veteran South Indian actor R. Sarathkumar, who arrived in Sri Lanka on a four-day visit, has praised the country for its tourism potential. Actor Sarathkumar arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday as part of an initiative to promote Sri Lanka…
SJB MP seeks Indian satellite tech to safeguard Sri Lankan fishermen
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Chithral Fernando yesterday met the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, requesting that technology from the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) be provided to prevent the loss of lives of Sri Lankan fishermen…
Above 75 mm of rain expected in some areas today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern and Northern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places…