A discussion on the initial stage of the “Greenway” – “A Breath for the Nation - Shade for the Road” Roadside Tree Planting Programme, which aims to plant one million trees along roadsides under the coordination of the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat, was held at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday morning (10), under the patronage of Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. ...

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Dr. Roshanie Dissanayake as the Secretary to the Ministry of Science and Technology. ...

The inaugural Colombo Marathon 2026, jointly organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Department of Sports Development, will be held in Colombo on September 13 from 5.30 a.m., Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage said. ...

Sri Lanka’s first locally manufactured amphibious vessel, capable of operating both on land and at sea, was launched for export to Europe at an event held yesterday (September 10) at the Koggala Free Trade Zone. ...

The death compensation paid to Sri Lankan migrant workers who die while engaged in overseas employment has been increased to Rs. 2 million, providing enhanced relief to their families. ...

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that Sri Lanka is now creating a common dream as a nation and that the Government’s objective is to make public transport the convenient choice for the people. The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in the ceremony held to open the renovated Bambalapitiya Railway Station under the “Dream Destination” project. ...