The newly constructed two-storey building housing the Archaeological Museum and the International Archaeological Research Institute at the historic Somawathi sacred area in Polonnaruwa was declared open today (06) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Healthy Ageing through strengthened primary health care and combating smokeless tobacco are among key priorities that health leaders would deliberate upon at the Seventy-eighth Regional Committee Session of WHO South-East Asia, hosted by Sri Lanka from 13 to 15 October.
Atmospheric conditions are favorable for thunderstorms in the evening. Therefore, general public is advised to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by strong winds and severe lightning during thundershowers.
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USS FITZGERALD (DDG 62) of the United States Navy which arrived in Colombo for replenishment purpose, departed the island on 04th.
1,000 completed houses handed over to low-income families under the housing construction programme
Symbolic presentation to the President of the Ambatale Water Supply Project, implemented with the assistance of the Government of India and UN-Habitat
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USS FITZGERALD (DDG 62) of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on replenishment purposes yesterday morning 03 Oct 25. The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions.
The Audit and Management Committee for the 3rd Quarter of 2025, chaired by the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), was held at the Ministry of Defence.
Atmospheric conditions are favorable for thunderstorms in the evening. Therefore, general public is advised to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by heavy rain, strong winds and strong lightning during thundershowers.
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The Maha Sangha has been entrusted with a profound responsibility in the healing of a society that has suffered devastation
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called on the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters today (03) and received their blessings.
The Department of Examinations has announced that the closing date for online applications for the 2025 GCE Ordinary Level Examination is 9th October 2025 at midnight.
The Colombo–Katunayake flight has been launched as part of the government’s initiative to strengthen domestic air travel and boost tourism. Operated by Cinnamon Airlines, which already runs water-based flights in Sri Lanka, the new service provides a fast and comfortable link between Katunayake Airport and Colombo city, benefiting both tourists and the business community.
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