Appointment of a Member to the Right to Information Commission
Under the provisions of the Right to Information Act No 12 of 2016, the Constitutional Council calls for nominations from organizations of publishers, editors and media persons, to be recommended for appointment as a member of the Right to Information Commission to fill the vacancy that has arisen in respect of a member to be nominated by the organizations of publishers, editors and media persons,...
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How to see 6 planets align in a night-sky parade in January and February
A rare alignment of six planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus—take place in these days , offering a spectacular sight for astronomy enthusiasts and stargazers alike. Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars — are bright enough to see with the naked eye. Uranus and Neptune are visible with a telescope.
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Showers or thunder showers will occur at times in Uva and Southern provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts. A few showers are likely in North-Central, North-Western and Central provinces and in Trincomalee district.
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Enhancing Public Service as a Fundamental Citizen Right and Responsibility of Public Officials- President
A comprehensive and accurate data system for the public service by June.
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Navy seizes 03 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard seized 03 Indian fishing boats and apprehend 33 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during special operations conducted in the sea area north of Mannar on 25th and 26th.
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Ministry of Defence hosts another Awareness Programme on the "Clean Sri Lanka" initiative
The Ministry of Defence conducted another awareness programme recently to raise awareness and educate the ministry staffers about the "Clean Sri Lanka" project. This initiative, spearheaded by the government on the president's directions, aims to address key socio-economic challenges, including alleviating rural poverty, promoting digitalization, and combating corruption.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath addresses the 26th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Heads of Defence Universities, Colleges, and Institutions Meeting (HDUCIM) in Colombo
The 26th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Heads of Defence Universities, Colleges, and Institutions Meeting (HDUCIM) hosted by the General Sir John Kotelawela Defence University (KDU) was held from 22-25 January 2025 at Galle Face Hotel.
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Weather Forecast
Showers or thunder showers will occur at times in Uva and Southern provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts. A few showers are likely in North-Central, North-Western and Central provinces an...
Enhancing Public Service as a Fundamental Citizen Right and Responsibility of Public Officials- President
A comprehensive and accurate data system for the public service by June.
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Navy seizes 03 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard seized 03 Indian fishing boats and apprehend 33 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during special operations conducted in the sea area n...
Ministry of Defence hosts another Awareness Programme on the "Clean Sri Lanka" initiative
The Ministry of Defence conducted another awareness programme recently to raise awareness and educate the ministry staffers about the "Clean Sri Lanka" project. This initiative, spearheaded by the gov...
District News
The famous Nuwara Eliya Post Office is full of tourists
The Nuwara Eliya District Media Unit states that the number of foreign tourists visiting the...
Traffic on the Batticaloa-Polonnaruwa main road temporarily suspended
The Polonnaruwa District Media Unit states that the Batticaloa-Polonnaruwa main road from Ga...
Parliament
British High Commissioner Meets Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne
The British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Andrew Patrick, met with the Speaker of P...
Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka Meets Hon. Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Khalid Hamoud Nas...
Cabinet Decisions
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Cabinet Decisions taken at 2024.01.20
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Cabinet Decisions taken at 06-01-2025
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Appointment of a Member to the Right to Information Commission
Under the provisions of the Right to Information Act No 12 of 2016, the Constitutional Council calls for nominations from organizations of publishers, editors and media persons, to be recommended for ...
How to see 6 planets align in a night-sky parade in January and February
A rare alignment of six planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus—take place in these days , offering a spectacular sight for astronomy enthusiasts and stargazers alike. Venus, Saturn,...
CSE Partners with NCDEX to Share Expertise and Explore Opportunities in Derivatives and Commodities Trading
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) of India, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and explore the develo...
Maximizing Tourism Potential: Exploring Growth Strategies at the Sri Lanka Economic Summit
The Sri Lanka Economic Summit organized by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will host a session focused on "Maximising Tourism Potential,", exploring strategies to position Sri Lanka as a leadin...
Art & Cultural
Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs of Sri Lanka visits holy city of Madinah
Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs of Sri Lanka, Prof. Hiniduma Sunil ...
Foreign
Statement on the Recent Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza
Sri Lanka welcomes the recent ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
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Trump promises blizzard of executive orders on first day of presidency
On the eve of his return to the White House, President-elect Donald Trump promised to sign a...
Sports
Star spinner makes sharp rise in the latest ICC Men's Rankings
Twenty-four-year-old sensation Maheesh Theekshana has moved into the top three of the ICC Men's...
Australia Tour of Sri Lanka 2025
Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that the upcoming Australia Tour of Sri Lanka 2025 will see two...
