Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Center (DMC) has announced plans to carry out a comprehensive island-wide tsunami mock exercise on November 5. DMC Director General Major General (Retd.) Sampath Kotuwegoda said the initiative comes amid a series of minor earthquakes recently detected near the Sumatra Trench, a region known for its seismic activity. The large-scale exercise…
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education has announced that the remaining subjects of the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination—postponed due to severe weather—will be held in early January 2026. Education Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewe stated that schools in provinces and districts unaffected by transport disruptions, communication breakdowns, or power outages are expected to reopen on December 16. Decisions…
Central Bank Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) emphasizes to the public NOT to deposit money into the bank accounts of unknown parties or remit money through other means without proper verification. Public awareness in relation to defrauding individuals through scam calls, text messages, email messages and social media networksIn recent times, a rapid increase in the…
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Five newly appointed envoys formally presented their credentials to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat on Thursday (13), marking the beginning of their diplomatic assignments in the country. The diplomats who presented credentials were: President Dissanayake welcomed the new envoys and expressed his commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with each of…
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Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, met with senior executives of Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, a major healthcare provider in the Middle East. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), the Minister noted that he toured one of the group’s advanced medical facilities, which integrates cutting-edge…
France has contributed €500,000 through UNICEF to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to prevent and treat malnutrition among children in the country. The contribution enables UNICEF, working in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, to provide children under two years of age with the required nutrition services. Parents and caregivers will also be educated on the…
When we hear about technology’s impact on education, we most commonly picture kids with their eyes glued to the screens, ignoring every word we say. However, despite a few drawbacks, technology has brought many novices to the education system and improved how we learn and teach. For example, students nowadays have access to more diverse…
Sri Lanka’s export sector has shown notable resilience and steady growth during the first nine months of 2025, with total earnings reaching US$ 12.99 billion, according to the Export Development Board (EDB). This marks a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024. In September 2025 alone, combined merchandise and services exports totaled US$…
