Several spells of showers are expected in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts.
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The Ministry of Education has announced the school terms and holiday schedule for Government and Government-approved private schools for the year 2027.
The Sri Lanka Expo 2027 international exhibition is scheduled to be held from January 14 to 17, 2027, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti announced.
The Minister made these remarks today (21) while addressing a meeting with heads of media institutions at the Department of Government Information to brief them on the upcoming exhibition.
The international exhibition is being organised after a gap of around 15 years, with the aim of showcasing innovative products and services, promoting investment opportunities across various sectors and strengthening global partnerships.
Around 1,500 foreign investors and buyers and approximately 750 exhibitors are expected to participate in Sri Lanka Expo 2027.
Secretary to the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Thilaka Jayasundara, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board Mangala Wijesinghe, and heads of State and private media institutions were also present at the discussion.
Sri Lanka has emerged as the only country among those surveyed in South Asia to receive predominantly favourable views from people in all the other countries surveyed, according to the Pew Research Center’s Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey.
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Nanda Malini, who was revered as the golden voice of Sri Lankan music and who enriched the music and cultural landscape of our country through her unparalleled vocal artistry for nearly eight decades.
The Government has declared August 21, 22 and 23 as national days of mourning following the passing of renowned Sri Lankan musician and singer Dr. Nanda Malini.
Dr. Nanda Malini, the legendary Sri Lankan singer affectionately known as the “Voice of the Nation” for her unparalleled contribution to the country’s music industry, passed away yesterday afternoon (20) at the age of 82.
Several spells of showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts.
The 42nd National Milad-un-Nabi celebration will be held on August 26 at 3.00 p.m. at Al-Hilal College, Periyamulla, Negombo, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Deputy Minister of Religious and Cultural Affairs Muneer Mulaffer said.
The National Council for Road Safety has announced that wearing seat belts will be mandatory for all drivers and passengers travelling on Sri Lanka’s expressways from September 19, 2026.
A programme to raise awareness among importers and the business community on the “Digital Signature and Paperless Customs Declaration System”, organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, was held yesterday (18) morning at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce auditorium.
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has launched a rapid paddy procurement programme for the 2026 Yala season, aimed at ensuring a fair price for farmers’ harvest while providing rice to consumers at affordable prices.
Ven. Rambukana Siddhartha Thera, a renowned lyricist and author who made an invaluable contribution to Sri Lankan song literature and Buddhist culture, passed away on Tuesday (18).
He was 76 years old at the time of his passing and had reportedly been receiving treatment in hospital due to an illness.
Born on May 22, 1950, in Rambukana, Deniyaya, Ven. Siddhartha Thera entered the Buddhist monkhood in 1963. He also pursued higher studies in Buddhist philosophy, obtaining a Special Degree from the University of Kelaniya.
Among his most popular lyrical works are “La Dalu Bopath,” “Me Ira Handa Yata,” “Budu Hamuduruwo Apith Dakinnathi,” “Veherak Wage,” and “Pansale Palliye,” along with many other memorable songs that enriched Sri Lankan music and culture.
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