Renovated Polonnaruwa Railway Station Reopened to the Public
The renovated Polonnaruwa Railway Station was officially reopened for public use recently (02) under the patronage of Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake.
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Recent News
Compensation for El Niño-Related Crop Damage to Begin Next Week
Compensation payments for crop damage caused by the prevailing El Niño conditions will be expedited from next week, Director General of the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, I.U.K. Kaluarachchi, announced.
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weather Forecast
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Uva, Central and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Mullaittivu districts after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places.
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160th Police Day Commemoration Held under the Patronage of the President
Government to Provide Necessary Facilities to Transform Sri Lanka Police into a Highly Respected Service
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Sri Lanka and India Move to Finalize Agreements for Kankesanthurai Port Development
Sri Lanka and India held a special discussion today to expedite the finalisation of proposed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for the development of the Kankesanthurai (KKS) Port with the support of the Indian Government.
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‘Gem City Ratnapura 2026’ Successfully Concluded
Government aims to make Ratnapura an international hub for the gem industry
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All Set for 67th State Literary Awards Ceremony on September 8
All arrangements have been finalized for the 67th State Literary Awards Ceremony 2026, which will be held on September 8 under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Chairman of the Sri Lanka Arts Council, Keerthi Walisarage, said.
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Current Affairs
Renovated Polonnaruwa Railway Station Reopened to the Public
The renovated Polonnaruwa Railway Station was officially reopened for public use recently (02) under the patronage of Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake.
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Compensation for El Niño-Related Crop Damage to Begin Next Week
Compensation payments for crop damage caused by the prevailing El Niño conditions will be expedited from next week, Director General of the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, I.U.K. Kaluarachc...
weather Forecast
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Uva, Central and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Mullaittivu districts after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at ...
160th Police Day Commemoration Held under the Patronage of the President
Government to Provide Necessary Facilities to Transform Sri Lanka Police into a Highly Respected Service
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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
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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...
