The President’s Fund today (23) launched a new educational scholarship programme for children of low-income lottery sales agents.
The Government’s programme to construct 55 student hostels at state universities across the country commenced with the laying of the foundation stone for a new hostel at the University of Vavuniya yesterday (22).
The first Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera commenced this evening, marking the beginning of the final five nights of the annual pageant.
Several spells of showers are expected in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts.
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.
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.
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