The Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) has raised alarm over a sharp rise in dog bite incidents across Sri Lanka, linking the trend to a rapidly growing stray dog population. AWC Executive Committee Member Champa Fernando revealed that more than 250,000 dog bite cases are reported annually. Speaking at a media briefing in Kandy, she stressed…
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), acting in its role as the country’s macroprudential authority, has announced new limits on loan-to-value (LTV) ratios for vehicle financing. The revised regulations apply to licensed commercial banks, licensed specialized banks, licensed finance companies (LFCs), and registered finance leasing establishments (RFLEs). Effective from November 8, credit facilities granted…
Sri Lanka’s Department of Examinations announced that all preparations are complete for the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination, which begins tomorrow (November 10). The exam will be conducted across 2,362 centers nationwide and will continue until December 5. A total of 345,525 students are scheduled to sit for the examination this year, including 246,521…
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that Sri Lanka will offer several incentives to encourage the establishment of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres in the country. Speaking during the 2026 Budget Speech, he emphasized the strategic importance of AI in the global economy and said the government will provide concessions to companies investing in this sector….
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced in the 2026 Budget Speech that financial allowances provided to university students will be increased by Rs. 2,500. The adjustment comes as part of the government’s efforts to ease the financial burden on students facing higher living costs. With the increase, the monthly Mahapola allowance will rise to Rs. 10,000,…
The Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka has announced that the first phase of the third school term for all government and government-approved private schools concludes today (07). The Ministry further stated that the second phase of the third term will resume on different dates depending on the medium of instruction. Sinhala and Tamil medium…
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education has confirmed that the first phase of the third school term for all government and government-approved private schools will end tomorrow (November 7). The second phase of the term will resume on different dates based on the medium of instruction:
Sri Lanka’s second budget under the National People’s Power (NPP) administration is set to be presented to Parliament tomorrow (7 November). This will also mark the 80th national budget since the country gained independence. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who also serves as Minister of Finance, will deliver the second reading of the Appropriation Bill—commonly known…
Sri Lanka’s Department of Examinations has confirmed that admission cards for the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination have now been posted to all candidates. Commissioner General of Examinations, Indika Kumari Liyanage, advised students who identify any errors on their admission cards to contact the Department immediately for corrections. The examination is set to begin…
The Teachers’ and Principals’ Trade Union Alliance in Sri Lanka has given the government until November 7 to reverse its decision to extend the school term. The alliance warned that if authorities fail to withdraw the move, it will launch island-wide trade union action in the first week of December.Joseph Stalin, General Secretary of the…
