Australia is planning to commence direct flights to Sri Lanka from August this year, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath announced at the conclusion of his official visit to Australia and New Zealand.
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Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.
Cabinet approval has been granted for the rehabilitation and upgrading of the road lighting system on the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway, including the Kerawalapitiya Interchange.
Yasas Hewage officially assumed duties as the new Chairman of the Industrial Development Board (IDB) on June 1.
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Rainy conditions are expected to increase in the southwestern parts of the island from today evening.
e newly renovated Institute of Neurology at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka was officially opened today (01) by Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni.
The luxury bus service operating between the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, and the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre was resumed today (01), providing passengers with a convenient, comfortable and efficient transport option.
Retired Ambassador Grace Asirwatham has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Commission on Women (NCW) by the President of Sri Lanka on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council.
A Sri Lankan delegation led by Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe is participating in the 114th Annual International Labour Conference (ILC), which commenced today (01) in Geneva, Switzerland.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya delivered the Bishop Cyril Abeynayake Memorial Lecture at the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour, addressing a distinguished gathering on the theme, “Shaping the Future of Education in 21st Century Sri Lanka and Beyond.” Attending the memorial ceremony on 30 May at the invitation of the Bishop of Colombo, Rt. Rev. Dushantha Rodrigo, the Prime Minister highlighted Sri Lanka’s rich tradition of multi-faith collaboration and plurality, as embodied by the Anglican Church.
The Buddha Rashmi Vesak Festival in Colombo, organized under the guidance of Venerable Kirinde Assaji Thero of the Gangaramaya Temple, was officially inaugurated under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. Following the opening ceremony, the Prime Minister also participated in the opening of the dansala held within the Gangaramaya Temple premises.
Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.
Marking the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day observed on today - 30th May 2026, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the ceremonial occasions of opening of two Vesak pandals erected in Colombo.
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