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Insurance scheme launched for seed paddy production farms
Insurance scheme launched for seed paddy production farms
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board says the project to provide coverage for paddy cultivation in seed paddy production farms, has been launched enabling farmers to successfully manage their farms amid prevailing risk conditions. MORE..
CID launches probe into Public Security Ministry website breach
CID launches probe into Public Security Ministry website breach
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an inquiry following reports that the official website of the Ministry of Public Security was targeted by external parties. MORE..
Minister announces plans to strengthen domestic aviation to boost tourism
Minister announces plans to strengthen domestic aviation to boost tourism
Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilake says a programme will be implemented to strengthen Sri Lanka’s domestic aviation sector in order to support the development of the tourism industry. MORE..
Death toll from Iran protest violence ‘reaches 116’
Death toll from Iran protest violence ‘reaches 116’
The death toll from violence surrounding nationwide protests challenging Iran’s leadership has reached at least 116 people, activists say. MORE..
Minister instructs restoration of damaged elephant fences within a week
Minister instructs restoration of damaged elephant fences within a week
A progress review meeting on the restoration of elephant fences damaged by the Cyclone Ditwah has been held yesterday (10) under the patronage of Minister of Environment Dr. Dammika Patabendi. MORE..
Over 1500 awareness programs conducted by CAA in 2025
Over 1500 awareness programs conducted by CAA in 2025
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says it has conducted a total of 1,540 consumer awareness programs during the year 2025. MORE..
Civil Aviation Authority to introduce proper regulatory framework for drones
Civil Aviation Authority to introduce proper regulatory framework for drones
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) says that a proper regulatory framework will be introduced to regulate the use of drones. MORE..
Nobel Institute says Peace Prize cannot be transferred after Machado suggestion
Nobel Institute says Peace Prize cannot be transferred after Machado suggestion
The Norwegian Nobel Institute said the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred, shared, or revoked, following remarks by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado suggesting she might give her 2025 award to U.S. President Donald Trump. MORE..
Two including 16-year old electrocuted to death in separate incidents
Two including 16-year old electrocuted to death in separate incidents
Two individuals, including a 16-year-old boy, have reportedly died after being electrocuted in separate incidents reported from the Kuchchaveli and Rasnayakapura Police areas. MORE..
US military strikes Islamic State group targets in Syria, officials say
US military strikes Islamic State group targets in Syria, officials say
The US and its partner forces have carried out large-scale strikes against Islamic State (IS) group targets in Syria, the US Central Command (Centcom) has announced. MORE..
Low pressure area over Gulf of Mannar weakens further
Low pressure area over Gulf of Mannar weakens further
The low pressure area over the Gulf of Mannar in Sri Lanka is weakening further. Therefore, the influence of this system on the island’s weather is further gradually reducing, the Department of Meteorology announced. MORE..
Steps being taken to systematically conduct preschool teacher training and ensure quality standards - PM
Steps being taken to systematically conduct preschool teacher training and ensure quality standards - PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government has commenced necessary measures to maintain preschool education under a framework, align preschool education with a unified curriculum, conduct teacher training in a systematic manner, and ensure quality standards. MORE..
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Talaud Islands
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Talaud Islands
An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Talaud Islands on Saturday (Jan 10), the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said. MORE..
Sajith, Dilith lead opposition protest to ‘protect free education’
Sajith, Dilith lead opposition protest to ‘protect free education’
Several opposition political parties staged a protest this evening (10) under the theme “Let’s Protect Free Education”, against the proposed education reforms and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..
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CEB employees who applied for voluntary retirement write to Energy Minister over delays
CEB employees who applied for voluntary retirement write to Energy Minister over delays
Employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), who applied for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS), have written to Minister of Energy, Engineer Kumara Jayakody, highlighting several issues they are facing, including the delay in gazetting the ‘Appointed Date’ for CEB Restructuring. MORE..
TIN mandatory for vehicle registration and ownership transfer from January 5
TIN mandatory for vehicle registration and ownership transfer from January 5
The Department of Motor Traffic has made it mandatory to enter the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in new vehicle registration and ownership transfer data systems of the Department of Motor Traffic during vehicle registration and transfer of ownership. MORE..
After 25 years of talks, EU & Mercosur agree to the highly contested free trade agreement
After 25 years of talks, EU & Mercosur agree to the highly contested free trade agreement
The European Union on Friday reached a free trade agreement with South American countries, 25 years after talks began, despite opposition from farmers in several European countries. MORE..
Galenbindunuwewa house fire claims fourth victim as 15-year-old girl succumbs
Galenbindunuwewa house fire claims fourth victim as 15-year-old girl succumbs
A 15-year-old girl who sustained critical injuries in a recent house fire in the Galenbindunuwewa area of Anuradhapura has succumbed to her injuries, bringing the death toll from the incident to four, police confirmed. MORE..
Muslim public servants to be granted flexible work schedules during Ramadan
Muslim public servants to be granted flexible work schedules during Ramadan
The Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils, and Local Government has instructed state institutions to arrange work shifts for Muslim public servants to enable them to observe religious practices during the holy month of Ramadan. MORE..
Police foil attempt to kill businessman in Mattakkuliya; 4 arrested with firearm
Police foil attempt to kill businessman in Mattakkuliya; 4 arrested with firearm
Police have arrested four suspects along with a firearm and ammunition in connection with an alleged attempt to shoot and kill a businessman in Mattakkuliya, Colombo. MORE..
Depression over Bay of Bengal likely to cross Mullaitivu Coast; heavy rain and winds expected
Depression over Bay of Bengal likely to cross Mullaitivu Coast; heavy rain and winds expected
The Department of Meteorology reports that the depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located about 20 km east of Mullaitivu at 11:30 a.m. today (10). MORE..
Five arrested in foreign employment scam involving forged documents
Five arrested in foreign employment scam involving forged documents
The Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has arrested five suspects in connection with foreign employment scams involving the preparation of forged documents. MORE..
Bus fares via bank cards now available in Uva Province
Bus fares via bank cards now available in Uva Province
Under the government’s national digitalization initiative, a system enabling bus fare payments via bank cards has now been introduced in the Uva Province as well. MORE..
Gang rivalry suspected in restaurant owner’s murder on Marine Drive
Gang rivalry suspected in restaurant owner’s murder on Marine Drive
Preliminary investigations have revealed that the murder of a restaurant owner on Marine Drive in Dehiwala, was the result of a dispute between members of rival criminal gangs, police said. MORE..
Official website of Ministry of Public Security temporarily unavailable
Official website of Ministry of Public Security temporarily unavailable
The official website of the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs is currently inaccessible. MORE..