Kite season linked to higher risk of Leptospirosis in children
Kite season activities can increase the risk of leptospirosis among children, Dr. Deepal Perera of Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children said. He said children often venture out into paddy fields during kite season, coming into contact with mud that may…
New system for teacher educator, admin transfers : PM
Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, PM Harini Amarasuriya, says a better mechanism will be formulated for placements and transfers in the Teacher Educators Service and the Education Administrative Service. The Prime Minister made these remarks at the…
2026 Budget : President reviews agriculture, livestock plans
A meeting to review projects implemented under the 2025 budget allocations for the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, and to discuss pre-budget proposals for 2026, was chaired by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today. During the meeting at the…
Peter Kuruvita Joins Hands with Home Lands as Brand Ambassador
Home Lands, Sri Lanka’s number one and most trusted real estate brand, proudly announces internationally renowned chef and restaurateur Peter Kuruvita as its official brand ambassador, marking an exciting new chapter for the brand. Home Lands, Sri Lanka’s number one…
Mannar project : Energy Minister dismisses claims of threat to birds
Dismissing claims that wind power projects in Mannar pose a threat to birds and wildlife, Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody described the area as stale land. According to the Sunday Times, the minister said claims of a threat to birds…
Booking Train tickets : Mandatory identification verification system launched
Sri Lanka Railways has launched a mandatory identification verification system for train ticket reservations. Per the new system, all Sri Lankan passengers must provide their National Identity Card (NIC) number and foreign nationals must provide their passport number when booking…
Vietnamese woman drowns in Aluthgama
A foreign woman who went for a swim at the Moragalla beach in Aluthgama is reported dead after having drowned today (11 Aug). According to the Police, the deceased is a 48-year-old Vietnamese national. It is reported that she had…
155 bus service recommenced
The 155 bus service from Mattakkuliya to Soysapura was recommenced this morning (11 Aug). The bus service was recommenced under the aegis of NPP MP Lakmali Hemachandra and several Colombo Municipal Councillors. The 155 bus service had been suspended since…
Death of man in Mullaitivu: Police reveal details of Soldiers’ arrest
Sri Lanka Police have arrested three Army Soldiers in connection with the death of an individual in Oddusuddan, Mullaitivu, last week. According to the Police, a group of five persons had illegally entered the camp of the 12th Sinha Regiment…
40,000 Graduates Still Jobless a Year Into JVP-Led Govt – Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today accused President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s government of breaking promises made to unemployed graduates during the election campaign, nearly a year after coming to power. Premadasa said around 40,000 graduates remain jobless despite pledges in the…