Eleven New Envoys to Sri Lanka Present Credentials to President
Eleven newly appointed Ambassadors and High Commissioners to Sri Lanka presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (25) at the Presidential Secretariat.
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Recent News
WFP Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening School Nutrition Programmes in Sri Lanka
Representatives of the World Food Programme (WFP) met with the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, on 24 August at Temple Trees.
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Colombo 75 Medics” Donates Six ICU Monitors Worth Rs. 1.7 Million to Health Ministry
The “Colombo 75 Medics” Association officially donated six Intensive Care Unit (ICU) monitors worth Rs. 1.7 million to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media yesterday (24).
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Discussion with World Bank Representatives on Colombo Fort Tourism Development Project
A discussion on the project to develop Colombo Fort as a tourism zone, being implemented with World Bank loans and assistance, as well as the promotion of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, was held yesterday (24) at the Presidential Secretariat between Chief of Staff to the President Prabath Chandrakeerthi and a delegation led by World Bank Country Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives, Gevorg Sargsyan...
Showers Expected in Several Provinces
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, as well as in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, according to the latest weather forecast.
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Every rupee received by the President’s Fund today benefits the people in need of assistance — Speaker Dr Jagath Wickramaratne
The inaugural programme of the educational scholarship scheme to be provided by the President’s Fund from 2026 for children of low-income lottery sales assistants was held today (23) at the North Central Provincial Council Auditorium in Anuradhapura, under the patronage of Speaker Dr Jagath Wickramaratne.
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Current Affairs
Eleven New Envoys to Sri Lanka Present Credentials to President
Eleven newly appointed Ambassadors and High Commissioners to Sri Lanka presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (25) at the Presidential Secretariat.
...
WFP Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening School Nutrition Programmes in Sri Lanka
Representatives of the World Food Programme (WFP) met with the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, on 24 August at Temple Trees.
...
Colombo 75 Medics” Donates Six ICU Monitors Worth Rs. 1.7 Million to Health Ministry
The “Colombo 75 Medics” Association officially donated six Intensive Care Unit (ICU) monitors worth Rs. 1.7 million to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media yesterday (24).
...
Discussion with World Bank Representatives on Colombo Fort Tourism Development Project
A discussion on the project to develop Colombo Fort as a tourism zone, being implemented with World Bank loans and assistance, as well as the promotion of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, was held yest...
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...
