Government Digitizes Issuance of Concessionary Railway Season Tickets for Public Servants
As part of the Government’s national digitalization programme, a new online system has been introduced to issue concessionary railway season tickets for public sector employees.
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Recent News
Sri Lanka Accelerates Preparations for CRPD Review
Sri Lanka has stepped up preparations for the review of its Initial Report under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), which is scheduled to take place in Geneva in August 2026. An inter-ministerial meeting was held yesterday (08) as part of the preparatory process.
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Sri Lanka and Cyprus Move to Expand Employment Opportunities for Sri Lankan Workers
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, has announced that steps will be taken to expedite the signing of agreements aimed at creating more employment opportunities for Sri Lankan workers in Cyprus.
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Public Urged to Report Bribery Demands by Inquirers into Sudden Deaths
The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has urged the public to immediately report any instances where Inquirers into Sudden Deaths (ISDs) demand bribes or other undue benefits in connection with their official duties.
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Government Extends Relief to Welimada Storm Victims
Compensation and livelihood assistance were officially distributed today to several families affected by the recent severe storm in the Welimada Divisional Secretariat Division.
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Weather Forecast
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.
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Nutrition Allowances Provided by Sports Strength Fund for 1,500 School Athletes
A monthly nutrition allowance of Rs. 10,000 was awarded to 1,500 school athletes under the “Kreeda Shakthi” programme at a ceremony held today (08) at the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
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Current Affairs
Government Digitizes Issuance of Concessionary Railway Season Tickets for Public Servants
As part of the Government’s national digitalization programme, a new online system has been introduced to issue concessionary railway season tickets for public sector employees.
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Sri Lanka Accelerates Preparations for CRPD Review
Sri Lanka has stepped up preparations for the review of its Initial Report under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), which is scheduled to take place in Ge...
Sri Lanka and Cyprus Move to Expand Employment Opportunities for Sri Lankan Workers
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, has announced that steps will be taken to expedite the signing of agreements aimed at creating more employment opportunitie...
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Public Urged to Report Bribery Demands by Inquirers into Sudden Deaths
The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has urged the public to immediately report any instances where Inquirers into Sudden Deaths (ISDs) demand bribes or other undue benefits in connection ...
District News
Government Extends Relief to Welimada Storm Victims
Compensation and livelihood assistance were officially distributed today to several families affecte...
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Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Dawn Arrives at Galle Port
The ultra-luxury cruise ship Silver Dawn, carrying 596 tourists, arrived at Galle Po...
Parliament
Imported Coal for Power Generation Reviewed by the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development
Committee requests quality reports on coal consignments in three imported vessels
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Speaker endorses the certificate on three Bills
The Speaker, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced to the House today that he endorsed the certificate ...
Cabinet Decisions
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Cabinet Decisions taken at 01.06.2026
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Features
Foreign Minister's Official Visit to Australia Strengthens Bilateral Cooperation
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, undertook an official visit to Australia from 1 to 3 June 2026 at the invitation of the Australian Government, marking the ...
Sri Lanka Tourism Shines at CMT 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany
Sri Lanka Tourism made a strong impression at CMT 2026, one of Europe’s largest consumer travel fairs, held in Stuttgart, Germany.
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Sri Lanka sets the Stage for a Landmark Presence at Gulfood 2026
Sri Lanka is set to make a remarkable presence at Gulfood 2026, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious food and beverage exhibitions, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLED...
Industry Bodies Flag Gaps in Draft National Electricity Policy
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, together with the American Chamber of Commerce, Exporters Association of Sri Lanka, Federation of Renewable Energy Developers, Joint Apparel Association Forum, National...
Art & Cultural
Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf Secures Third Place at Mrs. World 2026
Sabina Yousaf brought international recognition to Sri Lanka by securing the third place at the...
Centenary Commemorative Stamp of Sri Lankan Cinema Unveiled Featuring Irangani Serasinghe
The national commemorative ceremony organized to mark 79 years of Sri Lankan Sinhala talkie cinema a...
Foreign
Thalapathy Vijay’s TVK Secures Major Victory in Tamil Nadu State Elections
The Tamil Nadu State Assembly elections in India have resulted in a significant political victory fo...
Tsunami Warning Issued in Northern Japan After 7.5 Quake
A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck northern Japan off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, trigger...
Sports
Nutrition Allowances Provided by Sports Strength Fund for 1,500 School Athletes
A monthly nutrition allowance of Rs. 10,000 was awarded to 1,500 school athletes under the “Kreeda S...
Sri Lankan Youth Athletes Return Home After Securing 8th Place in Asia with 8 Medals at the Asian U20 Athletics Championship
The Sri Lankan Youth Athletics Team, which delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 Asian U2...
