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Development officers to be recruited for teaching service – Education Min.
Development officers to be recruited for teaching service – Education Min.
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Training has issued a statement regarding the recruitment of development officers currently assigned to schools to the teaching service. MORE..
Litro Gas prices to remain unchanged in October
Litro Gas prices to remain unchanged in October
The prices of Litro Gas domestic cylinder refills will remain unchanged for the month of October 2025, the Litro Gas Company has announced. MORE..
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surpass 1.7 million in 2025
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surpass 1.7 million in 2025
The number of tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka so far in 2025 has surpassed 1.7 million. MORE..
No Laugfs Gas price revision in October
No Laugfs Gas price revision in October
Laugfs Gas PLC has confirmed that there will be no price revision for domestic gas cylinder refills in the month of October 2025. MORE..
USD 1 billion in vehicles imported in 8 months, Aug records highest expenditure
USD 1 billion in vehicles imported in 8 months, Aug records highest expenditure
Following the lifting of restrictions on vehicle imports, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has reported that the country spent US$1,007.5 million on vehicle imports during the eight-month period from January to August 2025. MORE..
US government shutdown begins as partisan division rules Washington
US government shutdown begins as partisan division rules Washington
The U.S. government shut down much of its operations on Wednesday as deep partisan divisions prevented Congress and the White House from reaching a funding deal, setting off what could be a long, grueling standoff that could lead to the loss of thousands of federal jobs. MORE..
Case against Keheliya Rambukwella and family fixed for pre-trial conference
Case against Keheliya Rambukwella and family fixed for pre-trial conference
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife, and four other family members for the illegal acquisition of assets worth over Rs. 97 million be called for further pre-trial conference on October 15. MORE..
Philippines quake death toll rises to 69, official says
Philippines quake death toll rises to 69, official says
The death toll from a 6.9-magnitude earthquake that hit the central Philippines has risen to 69, a disaster official said on Wednesday as the government mobilised agencies to search for survivors and restore power and water supplies. MORE..
President Dissanayake returns after concluding official visit to Japan
President Dissanayake returns after concluding official visit to Japan
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake returned to Sri Lanka this morning (01) after successfully completing a three-day official visit to Japan, undertaken at the invitation of the Japanese Government. MORE..
TV Derana celebrates World Children’s Day with first-ever aerial tour for schoolchildren
TV Derana celebrates World Children’s Day with first-ever aerial tour for schoolchildren
Marking a historic initiative, TV Derana today commemorated World Children’s Day by organizing a SriLankan Airlines charter flight carrying 250 schoolchildren on an aerial tour around Sri Lanka. MORE..
Chinese envoy hails ‘multi-faceted’ bilateral exchanges between Sri Lanka and China
Chinese envoy hails ‘multi-faceted’ bilateral exchanges between Sri Lanka and China
Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong has reaffirmed their enduring friendship with Sri Lanka, highlighting strong bilateral cooperation in development projects, public welfare initiatives, and crisis response. MORE..
President Dissanayake meets Emperor Naruhito
President Dissanayake meets Emperor Naruhito
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on an official visit to Japan at the invitation of the Japanese government has met Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace on Tuesday (30). MORE..
Cigarettes, cosmetics and e-cigarettes worth over Rs. 9.5 mln seized at BIA
Cigarettes, cosmetics and e-cigarettes worth over Rs. 9.5 mln seized at BIA
A consignment of foreign cigarettes, cosmetics, and e-cigarettes worth over Rs. 9.5 million has been seized by Sri Lanka Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. MORE..
Underworld figure ‘Tinker’ extradited from Dubai
Underworld figure ‘Tinker’ extradited from Dubai
Underworld figure Sridaran Niranjan, also known as ‘Tinker’, who was arrested in Dubai has been brought back to Sri Lanka this morning (01), police confirmed. MORE..
“Let’s build a Sri Lanka where children and elders live with security and dignity” – President
“Let’s build a Sri Lanka where children and elders live with security and dignity” – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that the government is fully committed to safeguarding the rights and wellbeing of both generations on the World Children’s Day and Elder’s Day and that it will continue to work tirelessly to enhance the welfare of children and elders. MORE..
PM Harini calls for a prosperous nation where children thrive and elders live with dignity
PM Harini calls for a prosperous nation where children thrive and elders live with dignity
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says that the government is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and child-friendly environment while protecting children from abuse, labour, and stress, and ensuring their growth with dignity and knowledge. MORE..
Strong earthquake kills 31 people in a central Philippine region hit by deadly storm just days ago
Strong earthquake kills 31 people in a central Philippine region hit by deadly storm just days ago
An offshore earthquake of magnitude 6.9 collapsed walls of houses and buildings late Tuesday in a central Philippine province, killing at least 31 people, injuring many others and sending residents scrambling out of homes into darkness as the intense shaking cut off power, officials said. MORE..
Few showers expected in parts of the island today
Few showers expected in parts of the island today
A few showers may occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (01), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Australia updates student visa evidence levels: Sri Lanka now among low-risk countries
Australia updates student visa evidence levels: Sri Lanka now among low-risk countries
The Australian Department of Home Affairs has recently updated evidence levels for student visa applications, as noted via the PRISMS system. MORE..
Fuel prices reduced
Fuel prices reduced
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices effective from midnight today (30). MORE..
Two arrested with cocaine worth Rs. 150 million in Panadura
Two arrested with cocaine worth Rs. 150 million in Panadura
Two suspects were arrested in the Hirana area of Panadura by the Walana Anti-Vice Squad while in possession of 03 kg of cocaine, valued at around Rs. 150 million, police said. MORE..
Chief Prelates write to President over LGBTQ tourism and corporal punishment ban
Chief Prelates write to President over LGBTQ tourism and corporal punishment ban
The Chief Prelates of all three Buddhist Chapters emphasized that proposed amendments to the Penal Code introducing an offence for corporal punishment, as well as government initiatives to promote tourism through LGBTQ-related activities, could undermine cultural values and give rise to serious social catastrophes. MORE..
‘Kajja’ linked to murder of Wasim Thajudeen?
‘Kajja’ linked to murder of Wasim Thajudeen?
Sri Lanka Police says that it has been confirmed that Anura Vidanagamage, also known as “Kajja”, who was recently shot dead along with his two children in Middeniya, was in the vehicle that had followed slain former Sri Lankan rugby player Wasim Thajudeen’s vehicle moments before the latter was murdered. MORE..
| September 30, 2025 7:02 pm
Sri Lanka Tourism responds to reports over LGBTQ+ tourism
Sri Lanka Tourism responds to reports over LGBTQ+ tourism
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Tourism today denied that the Government has decided to run a specific tourism promotion campaign targeting LGBTQ+ foreign tourists while emphasizing that any future initiatives will be carefully evaluated within the framework of national tourism priorities and social harmony. MORE..
Heavy traffic in Colombo due to protest by uni. students
Heavy traffic in Colombo due to protest by uni. students
Ward Place in Colombo 07 has reportedly been blocked for vehicular traffic due to a protest march by university students. MORE..