Thirty-six (36) naval personnel pass out on successful completion of Marine training
Thirty-six (36) naval personnel completed an eight-month Basic Marine Qualification Course and received their Marine insignia at the main parade ground of SLNS Vidura in Sampur, Trincomalee today, 29 August 2026.
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Recent News
President Receives Traditional ‘Sannasa’ (scroll) Marking Successful Conclusion of Historic Kandy Sri Dalada Perahera
The traditional ‘Sannasa’ (scroll) marking the successful conclusion of the annual Esala Maha Perahera of the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa and the Sathara Maha Devala (The Four Chief Shrines) was formally presented to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake by Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela at the President’s House in Kandy this afternoon (28).
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Navodaya Gama” Housing Project for 50 Families Displaced by Poonagala, Kabaragala Landslide Handed Over to the People by President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that the Government had assumed the responsibility of ensuring a better life for every person born in this country, who contributes to its economy and who will ultimately become part of this land.
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Showers Expected in Several Provinces
Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, according to the latest weather forecast issued at 5.30 a.m. today.
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Colombo Port Rises to 20th Among World’s Leading Container Ports
The Port of Colombo has risen to 20th place among the world’s leading container ports, following strong growth in container handling during the first half of 2026.
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Sri Lanka Pledges US$1 Million in Aid for Nepal Flood and Landslide Victims
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Government to provide US$1 million in financial assistance to support relief efforts for people affected by floods and landslides in Nepal, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
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weather Forecast
Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.
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Current Affairs
Thirty-six (36) naval personnel pass out on successful completion of Marine training
Thirty-six (36) naval personnel completed an eight-month Basic Marine Qualification Course and received their Marine insignia at the main parade ground of SLNS Vidura in Sampur, Trincomalee today, 29 ...
President Receives Traditional ‘Sannasa’ (scroll) Marking Successful Conclusion of Historic Kandy Sri Dalada Perahera
The traditional ‘Sannasa’ (scroll) marking the successful conclusion of the annual Esala Maha Perahera of the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa and the Sathara Maha Devala (The Four Chief Shrines) was fo...
Navodaya Gama” Housing Project for 50 Families Displaced by Poonagala, Kabaragala Landslide Handed Over to the People by President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that the Government had assumed the responsibility of ensuring a better life for every person born in this country, who contributes to its economy a...
Showers Expected in Several Provinces
Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, according to the latest weather forecast issued at 5.30 a.m. today.
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District News
First Phase of Mahiyanganaya ‘Ditwa’ Disaster Housing Project Nears Completion
he first phase of the Mahiyanganaya "Ditwa" Disaster Housing Project, launched to provide permanent ...
Government Extends Relief to Welimada Storm Victims
Compensation and livelihood assistance were officially distributed today to several families affecte...
Parliament
Imported Coal for Power Generation Reviewed by the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development
Committee requests quality reports on coal consignments in three imported vessels
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Speaker endorses the certificate on three Bills
The Speaker, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced to the House today that he endorsed the certificate ...
Cabinet Decisions
Cabinet Decisions
Cabinet Decisions taken at 24.08.2026
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Cabinet Decisions
Cabinet Decisions taken at 17.08.2026
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Features
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World Sea Turtle Day: Protecting Ocean Guardians for Future Generations
une 16 marks World Sea Turtle Day, a global observance dedicated to raising awareness about the conservation of sea turtles and the protection of their marine habitats.
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Foreign Minister's Official Visit to Australia Strengthens Bilateral Cooperation
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, undertook an official visit to Australia from 1 to 3 June 2026 at the invitation of the Australian Government, marking the ...
Sri Lanka Tourism Shines at CMT 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany
Sri Lanka Tourism made a strong impression at CMT 2026, one of Europe’s largest consumer travel fairs, held in Stuttgart, Germany.
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Sri Lanka sets the Stage for a Landmark Presence at Gulfood 2026
Sri Lanka is set to make a remarkable presence at Gulfood 2026, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious food and beverage exhibitions, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLED...
Art & Cultural
Sri Lanka Ranked World’s Best Island Destination for 2026 by Big 7 Travel
Sri Lanka has been ranked the world’s best island destination for 2026 in The World’s Best Islands r...
Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf Secures Third Place at Mrs. World 2026
Sabina Yousaf brought international recognition to Sri Lanka by securing the third place at the...
Foreign
Thalapathy Vijay’s TVK Secures Major Victory in Tamil Nadu State Elections
The Tamil Nadu State Assembly elections in India have resulted in a significant political victory fo...
Tsunami Warning Issued in Northern Japan After 7.5 Quake
A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck northern Japan off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, trigger...
Sports
Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist Rumesh Tharanga Returns to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's Commonwealth Games men's javelin throw gold medalist, Rumesh Tharanga, returned to the i...
Rumesh Tharanga Secures Diamond League Victory
Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Tharanga secured the gold medal in the men's javelin event at the sev...
