A wrecker and a tipper truck were officially handed over to the Sri Lanka Army and the Department of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resources Management at a ceremony held today (12 October) at the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), with the aim of strengthening emergency response and infrastructure restoration during disasters.
The Speaker of Parliament of Sri Lanka, (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, together with Member of Parliament Rishad Bathiudeen, participated in the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and related meetings held in Arusha, Tanzania, from 5 to 9 October 2026.
The Railway Department has introduced a new train service to facilitate schoolchildren and other passengers travelling between Polgahawela and Peradeniya.
Sri Lanka and the State of Montana in the United States have explored opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation and expand investment in agriculture, manufacturing, mineral resources and technology during bilateral discussions held between Montana Governor Greg Gianforte and Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe.
Showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 p.m. today (12), with fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm likely in several provinces and districts, according to the Department of Meteorology.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath and Deputy Minister of Tourism Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe met with Nimesha Premachandra, who was crowned Mrs. Tourism World 2026 in Manila, Philippines, on 2 October 2026. The meeting was held at the Ministry yesterday (11).
Recruitment to Public Service Based on Merit and Qualifications, Free from Political Influence – Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa
The second phase of the President’s Fund programme to provide free spectacles to university students was held at the University of Ruhuna yesterday (10), with more than 1,000 students receiving eye examinations and hearing tests.
The Sri Lanka Army marked its 77th Anniversary yesterday(10) at the Army Cantonment in Panagoda, recognising the dedication and contributions of schools that have produced the highest number of officers and soldiers currently serving in the Army.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya visited the Acting Chief Prelate of the Atamasthana, the Most Venerable Ethalawatunuwewe Gnanathilaka Thera, yesterday (10) and received his blessings.
Showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 p.m. today (11), according to the Department of Meteorology.
A delegation from the Parliament of Sri Lanka participated in an international peer-to-peer training programme on parliamentary research, artificial intelligence (AI), innovation and foresight, held at the National Council of the Slovak Republic in Bratislava from 29 September to 2 October 2026.
The United States Navy ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) departed the Port of Colombo today (09 October 2026), following a traditional naval farewell extended by the Sri Lanka Navy.
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