China to provide full requirement of school uniforms for 2026
The Chinese government has agreed to provide the entire requirement of school uniforms for 4,418,404 students in government and government-assisted schools for the year 2026. The certificate exchange ceremony was held on September 11 at the Ministry of Education premises…
Sri Lanka welcomes UN resolution on Palestine
Sri Lanka has welcomed the adoption of a UN General Assembly resolution endorsing the New York Declaration on the peaceful settlement of the Palestine issue and the two-state solution. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and…
13 Sep: Heat advisory issued for 12 districts
The Department of Meteorology has warned that the heat index—the temperature felt on the human body—is expected to rise to the “Caution level” in parts of the Northern, North-Central and Eastern provinces, as well as in Monaragala and Hambantota districts….
Standard Chartered Sri Lanka hosts PD Singh, CEO for India & South Asia
PD Singh – Chief Executive Officer, India and South Asia of Standard Chartered Standard Chartered Sri Lanka will host the Chief Executive Officer for India and South Asia, PD Singh, from the 15th to the 18th of September, in Colombo…
Ex-CJ sworn in as Nepal’s first woman prime minister
Nepal’s former chief justice, Sushila Karki, took oath as the interim prime minister in a ceremony at the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas, on Friday night and became the first woman prime minister of the country. Nepal’s President Ramchandra Paudel administered…
142 nations vote in favour of UN declaration on two-state solution, US & Israel oppose
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly voted to endorse a declaration calling for “tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps” toward a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians. The seven-page declaration stemmed from an international conference held at the…
Asia Cup : Charith Asalanka reveals about Sri Lanka XI
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka spoke about the team’s playing XI for the Asia Cup clash against Bangladesh. Speaking ahead of the match, Asalanka said the batting line-up will remain unchanged from Zimbabwe. Star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, who missed out…
Court fines two firms Rs. 600,000 for overpricing
The Kegalle Magistrate’s Court on Friday fined two businesses for selling rice at prices higher than the government’s controlled rates. A private company based in Galigamuwa town was ordered to pay Rs. 500,000, while a separate supermarket in Kegalle was…
Today’s News Digest – September 12
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read. Govt reveals funds spent…
Ex-minister faces 35 breathing lapses per hour while asleep, court told
Lawyers for former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa told a court Friday that his health is deteriorating in custody as he suffers from severe sleep apnea, but a magistrate ordered him to remain in remand until Sept. 19 in a corruption…