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Presentation of Scroll of Appointment to New Anunayake of Asgiri Chapter under President’s Patronage
The Maha Sangha has been entrusted with a profound responsibility in the healing of a society that has suffered devastation
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called on the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters today (03) and received their blessings.
The Department of Examinations has announced that the closing date for online applications for the 2025 GCE Ordinary Level Examination is 9th October 2025 at midnight.
The Colombo–Katunayake flight has been launched as part of the government’s initiative to strengthen domestic air travel and boost tourism. Operated by Cinnamon Airlines, which already runs water-based flights in Sri Lanka, the new service provides a fast and comfortable link between Katunayake Airport and Colombo city, benefiting both tourists and the business community.
The Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the official Launching Ceremony of the RMIT-UGC joint research program held today (Oct 02) at the Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo.
The International Tourism Leaders’ Summit (ITLS) was held yesterday (02) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in Colombo, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
A few showers may occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.
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The Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations were held at Temple Trees on 2nd October 2025, to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The event was attended by the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, together with the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, H.E. Santosh Jha.
I believe that these children will fulfill that responsibility well.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has commenced a series of stakeholder consultations aimed at formulating the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2025-2029, a strategic initiative to strengthen the country's export competitiveness and drive sustainable economic growth.
The Railway Department has announced that the Yaldevi Express will operate with adjusted schedules from October 7 to 18 due to essential maintenance work on the Northern Railway Line. The maintenance is part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of train services along this key route connecting the northern and southern regions of the country.
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued two major directives aimed at strengthening consumer protection and promoting environmental safety.
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