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Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says ‘help is on its way’
Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says ‘help is on its way’
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Tuesday to keep protesting and said help was on the way, without giving details, as Iran’s clerical establishment pressed its crackdown against the biggest demonstrations in years. MORE..
Court order issued preventing SLMC from removing CMC councillor
Court order issued preventing SLMC from removing CMC councillor
The Colombo District Court has issued an enjoining order preventing the implementation of a letter issued by the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) seeking to terminate the party membership of Colombo Municipal Councilor Zohara Buhary. MORE..
South Korean prosecutors demand death penalty for ex-President Yoon
South Korean prosecutors demand death penalty for ex-President Yoon
South Korean prosecutors called on Tuesday for the death penalty to be handed down to former president Yoon Suk Yeol for his December 2024 declaration of martial law, which plunged the country into chaos. MORE..
Govt ready to debate no-confidence motion against PM - Cabinet Spokesman
Govt ready to debate no-confidence motion against PM - Cabinet Spokesman
The government has expressed its readiness to debate the no-confidence motion to be brought forth by opposition MPs against Minister of Education and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya in Parliament on January 22 and 23, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. MORE..
President, PM and teachers’ trade unions discuss education reform process
President, PM and teachers’ trade unions discuss education reform process
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya and representatives of teachers’ trade unions was held this afternoon (13) at the Presidential Secretariat, according to the President’s Media Division. MORE..
Committee on Public Finance directs amendments to ‘Aswesuma’ criteria
Committee on Public Finance directs amendments to ‘Aswesuma’ criteria
The Committee on Public Finance has instructed the officials of the Welfare Benefits Board to amend the existing criteria to make the Aswesuma Welfare Benefits Payment Scheme more effective. MORE..
Iran official says 2,000 people have been killed in unrest
Iran official says 2,000 people have been killed in unrest
About 2,000 people including security personnel have been killed in protests in Iran, an Iranian official said on Tuesday, the first time authorities have acknowledged the high death toll from an intense crackdown on two weeks of nationwide unrest. MORE..
UN report urges accountability for conflict-related sexual violence in Sri Lanka
UN report urges accountability for conflict-related sexual violence in Sri Lanka
A paper published by the UN Human Rights Office this morning highlights that conflict-related sexual violence in Sri Lanka remains largely unaddressed, with survivors, both men and women, still being denied long-overdue justice. MORE..
Wimal Weerawansa ends ‘Satyagraha’ against education reforms
Wimal Weerawansa ends ‘Satyagraha’ against education reforms
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, who had been engaging in a continuous ‘Satyagraha’ campaign in front of the Education Ministry, has decided to conclude the agitation. MORE..
Myanmar donates 500 MT of rice to cyclone victims in Sri Lanka
Myanmar donates 500 MT of rice to cyclone victims in Sri Lanka
A ceremony was held today at the Asia World Port Terminal in Ahlon Township, Yangon Port, to mark the donation and dispatch of 500 metric tons (10,000 bags) of rice from the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to Sri Lanka, which was recently affected by a cyclone. MORE..
Cabinet approval to implement National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy
Cabinet approval to implement National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy, which has been formulated with the objective of ensuring the equitable distribution of benefits within the fisheries industry and the sustainable management of fisheries and aquaculture. MORE..
Digital card system introduced for fuel supply to govt vehicles
Digital card system introduced for fuel supply to govt vehicles
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to implement a digital card system to supply fuel to vehicles belonging to government institutions. MORE..
Proposal to increase minimum purchasing price of Samba and Kiri Samba paddy varieties approved
Proposal to increase minimum purchasing price of Samba and Kiri Samba paddy varieties approved
The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the proposal to increase the minimum purchasing prices for Samba and Kiri Samba paddy varieties with the objective of increasing production in the upcoming seasons. MORE..
Govt to continue programme to grant Rs. 6,000 allowance to purchase school stationery
Govt to continue programme to grant Rs. 6,000 allowance to purchase school stationery
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to continue the programme implemented to provide an allowance of Rs. 6,000 per child to purchase school stationery. MORE..
Cabinet nod given to expand project on management of hypertension and diabetes
Cabinet nod given to expand project on management of hypertension and diabetes
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to proceed with the implementation of a project aimed at improving the prevention and management of hypertension and diabetes through primary health care systems. MORE..
Cabinet approves increase in festival advance for state employees
Cabinet approves increase in festival advance for state employees
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to increase the festival advance granted for state employees to Rs. 15,000. MORE..
Education reforms related to Grade 6 deferred to 2027 - Cabinet Spokesman
Education reforms related to Grade 6 deferred to 2027 - Cabinet Spokesman
A decision has been taken to defer the implementation of the proposed education reforms related to Grade 6 until 2027, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stated. MORE..
Cabinet approves recruitment of over 23,000 teachers
Cabinet approves recruitment of over 23,000 teachers
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to recruit over 23,000 teachers for the state services. MORE..
SLBFE provides benefits exceeding Rs. 1 bln for Sri Lankan migrant workers in 2025
SLBFE provides benefits exceeding Rs. 1 bln for Sri Lankan migrant workers in 2025
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has provided benefits exceeding Rs. 1 billion in 2025 for the welfare of Sri Lankan migrant workers and their families. MORE..
Motorcyclist arrested for damaging vehicles near Diyatha Uyana
Motorcyclist arrested for damaging vehicles near Diyatha Uyana
An individual has been arrested for damaging several vehicles with the use of a sharp object while riding a motorcycle in Battaramulla. MORE..
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Several education sector trade unions to meet President today
Several education sector trade unions to meet President today
A discussion is scheduled to be held between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and several education sector trade unions today (13). MORE..
US pledges additional US$ 2 million humanitarian assistance for Sri Lanka
US pledges additional US$ 2 million humanitarian assistance for Sri Lanka
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka today announced an additional $2 million in U.S. humanitarian assistance to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, bringing total U.S. assistance for the response to $4 million. MORE..
Extensive consultations to be held on proposed National Electricity Policy
Extensive consultations to be held on proposed National Electricity Policy
A broad discussion should be held with all relevant stakeholders before arriving at a final decision on the draft prepared for the proposed National Electricity Policy of Sri Lanka, the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development has emphasized. MORE..
Appeals applications on Grade 06 admissions accepted online from today
Appeals applications on Grade 06 admissions accepted online from today
The acceptance of appeal applications for Grade 6 school admissions for the year 2026, based on the results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, has commenced, the Ministry of Education has announced. MORE..
Forest Conservation Dept. Officer arrested for soliciting bribe
Forest Conservation Dept. Officer arrested for soliciting bribe
An officer attached to the Forest Conservation Department has been arrested by investigating officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on charges of soliciting and accepting a bribe amounting to Rs. 30,000 and a bottle of alcohol. MORE..