Sri Lanka will introduce nationwide drug-prevention committees across all schools, universities, government bodies, and non-governmental organizations, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala announced on Sunday (16). Speaking at an event in Kalutara, the minister said the directive will be formalized through a circular to be issued today (17), as part of a broader national campaign to…
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the company will donate to relief and rebuilding efforts after severe storms affected several countries, including Sri Lanka. In a post on X, Cook said Apple is “thinking of everyone affected” as communities across Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia face widespread damage. His statement comes as Sri Lanka…
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The Sri Lankan Ministry of Environment has announced the launch of a new hotline — 1995 — which will become operational from tomorrow. The hotline enables the public to report any incidents of environmental damage or harm to the country’s forest systems. The initiative aims to strengthen the effectiveness of forest and wildlife conservation efforts…
Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, stated that the words, ideas, and stories that reach a child’s mind during early childhood are powerful factors that influence the child’s future. The Minister expressed these views while participating in the event to present the book titled “Fiction Wonderland: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating…
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved the 2026 national budget, which will be presented to Parliament this afternoon (07) by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his role as Minister of Finance. The President will deliver the second reading of the Appropriation Bill, also known as the Budget Speech, at 1:30 p.m. today. This marks…
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Sri Lanka has announced that all school-going children impacted by recent floods and landslides will receive a financial grant of Rs. 25,000. According to the President’s Media Division, the assistance—issued through the President’s Fund—is intended to help affected students meet their essential educational needs.
The Supreme Court has ordered for the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed seeking an order preventing the release of the 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination results and the cut-off marks, to be taken up for consideration on November 18. The petitioners have requested the Supreme Court through their FR petition that an order be issued…
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$…
