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Gazette issued on competitive exam for recruitment of graduates to Teacher Service
Gazette issued on competitive exam for recruitment of graduates to Teacher Service
Applications are invited for the recruitment of graduates, both those currently employed in the public service and those who are not, to the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service, to fill existing vacancies in Sinhala, Tamil, and English mediums at National and Provincial schools across the island. MORE..
Sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha arrives in Sri Lanka
Sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha arrives in Sri Lanka
The sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), at around 1:00 p.m. MORE..
| February 4, 2026 1:10 pm
Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa reflects on national pride on 78th Independence Day
Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa reflects on national pride on 78th Independence Day
Independence Day is a remembrance of winning freedom for the motherland and a celebration of the pride of all Sri Lankans, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has stated. MORE..
78th Independence Day Celebrations: Sri Lanka Navy performs customary 25-gun salute
78th Independence Day Celebrations: Sri Lanka Navy performs customary 25-gun salute
The Sri Lanka Navy performed its customary 25-gun salute to the nation in view of the 78th Independence Day celebrations. MORE..
| February 4, 2026 12:26 pm
Over 45,000 drivers pay traffic fines using ‘GovPay’ App in 2025: Police
Over 45,000 drivers pay traffic fines using ‘GovPay’ App in 2025: Police
More than 40,000 drivers have made payments in 2025 using the ‘GovPay’ application introduced to pay fines for traffic violations, the Police Media Division has confirmed. MORE..
Donald Trump signs bill to end partial US government shutdown
Donald Trump signs bill to end partial US government shutdown
President Donald Trump signed a roughly $1.2 trillion government funding bill Tuesday that ends the partial federal shutdown that began over the weekend and sets the stage for an intense debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding. MORE..
Horana-Colombo private bus strike enters Day Three
Horana-Colombo private bus strike enters Day Three
The strike launched by private buses operating along the Horana–Colombo ‘120 route’ has entered day three. MORE..
Exposition of sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha to begin at Gangaramaya
Exposition of sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha to begin at Gangaramaya
The exposition of the sacred Devnimori Relics is scheduled to begin at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo today (04). MORE..
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot dead
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot dead
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libya’s former leader Col Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been shot dead. MORE..
King Charles reaffirms UK–Sri Lanka partnership in Independence Day message
King Charles reaffirms UK–Sri Lanka partnership in Independence Day message
His Majesty King Charles III has sent a special message of felicitation to the President and the people of Sri Lanka as the nation celebrates its 78th Independence Day today (04). MORE..
Rubio hails US–Sri Lanka ties on National Day
Rubio hails US–Sri Lanka ties on National Day
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated the people of Sri Lanka on their National Day, highlighting what he described as a growing partnership rooted in shared interests in the Indo-Pacific. MORE..
Let’s use our human resource and build a new economically strong Sri Lanka: President
Let’s use our human resource and build a new economically strong Sri Lanka: President
We have to build a new economically strong Sri Lanka by making use of the country’s human resource while setting aside differences, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated. MORE..
| February 4, 2026 8:41 am
Two including Thai national arrested with 3kg of heroin
Two including Thai national arrested with 3kg of heroin
An individual has been arrested for the possession of 3 kilograms and 18 grams of heroin last evening (03) in Kiribathgoda, police stated. MORE..
Lord Buddha’s sacred relics from Gujarat to arrive in Sri Lanka today
Lord Buddha’s sacred relics from Gujarat to arrive in Sri Lanka today
The holy relics of Lord Buddha, preserved at the Department of Archaeology of Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) in Vadodara, began their journey to Colombo on Tuesday, with chief minister Bhupendra Patel attending a ceremony to mark their departure. MORE..
President arrives at Independence Square for Independence Day celebrations
President arrives at Independence Square for Independence Day celebrations
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has arrived at the Independence Square in Colombo to participate in the Independence Day celebrations. MORE..
| February 4, 2026 8:02 am
Watch Live: Independence Day celebrations begin
Watch Live: Independence Day celebrations begin
Sri Lanka’s 78th National Independence Day celebrations have kicked off at the Independence Square in Colombo. MORE..
| February 4, 2026 7:31 am
Dilith calls for creation of economically independent state in his Independence Day message
Dilith calls for creation of economically independent state in his Independence Day message
Our overarching purpose must be to create an economically independent state replete with evolved people, stated the leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera. MORE..
“Let’s reflect on our history while firmly focusing on future”: Sajith
“Let’s reflect on our history while firmly focusing on future”: Sajith
As we mark 78 years since gaining independence, it is vital to reflect on the country’s history while firmly focusing on the future, stated the Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa in his Independence Day message. MORE..
Special presidential pardons to 49 prisoners in view of Independence Day
Special presidential pardons to 49 prisoners in view of Independence Day
A total 49 prisoners are scheduled to receive special presidential pardons today in view of the 78th National Independence Day celebrations. MORE..
Set aside narrow political interests in pursuit of national progress – PM Harini
Set aside narrow political interests in pursuit of national progress – PM Harini
The time is apt for all Sri Lankans to work together, setting aside narrow political interests in the pursuit of national progress, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated in her Independence Day message. MORE..
9,158 Army personnel promoted in view of 78th Independence Day
9,158 Army personnel promoted in view of 78th Independence Day
A total of 9,158 Sri Lanka Army personnel have been promoted in view of the 78th Independence Day celebrations. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Several spells of showers will occur in the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya and Matale districts today (04), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
President calls for unity and determination to rebuild Sri Lanka in his Independence Day message
President calls for unity and determination to rebuild Sri Lanka in his Independence Day message
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called on all citizens to join hands in unity, determination and brotherhood to rebuild Sri Lanka. MORE..
Special traffic plan in Colombo in view of Independence Day celebrations
Special traffic plan in Colombo in view of Independence Day celebrations
A special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo today in view of 78th National Independence Day celebrations. MORE..
Sri Lanka celebrates 78th Independence Day today
Sri Lanka celebrates 78th Independence Day today
The 78th National Independence Day - themed “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” - is to be celebrated ceremoniously today at the Independence Square in Colombo. MORE..