National Celebration of World’s Indigenous Peoples Day Held in Dambana
The national celebration of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, which falls today (09), was held this morning at Indigenous Museum premises, Dambana under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Sri Lanka’s foremost indigenous leader, Vishwa Keerthi…
iCanFly launches soon as Sri Lanka’s latest digital flight-booking platform
Ceylon Travel Technology (Pvt) Ltd (CTT) has announced the upcoming launch of iCanFly, a revolutionary digital flight-booking platform designed to simplify and modernise how Sri Lankans plan and book their travels. Issuing a statement, the company said iCanFly positions itself…
Opposition MP claims youth died after being taken to army camp
Opposition MP Shanakyan Rasamanickam has alleged that a young man, reportedly taken by force and assaulted, was found dead in the Muthaiyankattu tank. Quoting local residents, Rasamanickam said four youths were taken to the Muthaiyankattu army camp under the pretext…
Govt plans to include Dhamma school exams in national qualifications
Deputy Minister of Buddhist Affairs, Religious, and Cultural Activities Gamagedara Dissanayake has stated that steps are being taken to include the Dhamma School Final and Dharmacharya Examinations in the national qualifications list. The Deputy Minister explained that a request has…
“Would Rajapaksas stay silent for 13 years?” — Minister Nalinda on SupremeSAT issue
Minister of Health and Media Nalinda Jayatissa has responded to questions regarding the recent controversy surrounding the SupremeSAT satellite, commonly referred to as “Chichi’s Rocket.” The issue came to light during a parliamentary session where, in response to a question…
Special announcement on Grade 5 scholarship exam tomorrow
A media briefing was held today by Commissioner General of Examinations A.K.S. Indika Kumari to outline arrangements for the 2025 Grade Five Scholarship Examination, scheduled to commence at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow (10). Candidates must arrive at their examination centres by…
12-year-old boy drowns in hotel swimming pool
A 12-year-old boy has drowned in a swimming pool at a hotel in Opanayaka, police said. The incident was reported on Friday evening. The victim, a resident of Imbulthanna, had visited the hotel with his parents and was playing in…
Small van collides with train at Aluthgama level crossing; woman injured
A woman was injured when a small van collided with a train at a level crossing in Aluthgama this morning (9). Police said the accident occurred near the Aluthgama railway station on Seelananda Road. The van, driven by the injured…
Driver killed as container falls onto prime mover at Colombo Port
A 36-year-old driver was killed in an accident at the Colombo Port container yard when a container fell onto a prime mover truck. Police said the incident occurred yesterday (8) while the container was being loaded onto the truck. It…
Sri Lanka expresses deep concern over Israel’s plan to seize Gaza
Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern over Israel’s decision to seize control of Gaza City, warning it would further escalate violence and worsen the suffering of its people. The statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism…