Sri Lanka Exams Department issues final decision on 2024 Scholarship exam paper leak

The Commissioner General of Examinations, Amith Jayasundara, has announced that free marks will be awarded to all students for three questions in the 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination that were leaked prior to the exam.



Social activist Namal Kumara remanded until January 15, 2025

Social activist Namal Kumara, who was arrested today (January 1) at noon by the Colombo Crime Division (CCD), has been remanded until January 15, 2025.



Sri Lanka President launches “Clean Sri Lanka” program to transform the nation

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake launched the “Clean Sri Lanka” program this morning (January 1) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.



Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya’s New Year message for 2025

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya reflected on the transformative journey of the past year, where citizens embraced change, unity, and a people-centered political culture.



President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s New Year message for 2025

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his New Year message, described 2025 as the dawn of a transformative era.



Two suspects remanded over incident involving NPP MPs at Bingiriya factory

Two suspects arrested in connection with an incident involving two National People’s Power (NPP) parliamentarians at the Bingiriya factory premises yesterday (December 30) have been remanded.



Sri Lanka sets record with 312,836 migrants abroad for employment in 2024

2024 marks a historic milestone for Sri Lanka, with 312,836 individuals migrating abroad for employment, the highest annual figure ever recorded.



Supreme Court declares free marks decision unlawful in grade 5 exam controversy

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that the decision to award free marks for three leaked questions in the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination violated the fundamental rights of students.



MP Wijesiri Basnayake faces heated situation during factory visit in Bingiriya

During a visit to a garment factory in the Bingiriya area of Kurunegala yesterday (December 30), Member of Parliament (MP) Wijesiri Basnayake of the National People’s Power (NPP) encountered a heated situation.



President orders crackdown on prison drug rings and underworld ties

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to take immediate measures to suppress drug trafficking and underworld activities operating within the prison system.



Sri Lanka President pushes ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ to boost tourism

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to promptly implement the necessary plans to position Sri Lanka as an attractive tourist destination.



Sri Lanka appoints new Army and Navy commanders

The new Army Commander and Navy Commander have been appointed by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.



Sri Lanka launches ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative to transform the nation starting 2025

The “Clean Sri Lanka” program, aimed at transforming every sector in the country, is set to be implemented by the government of Sri Lanka starting January 1, 2025.



Sri Lanka’s economy shows strong recovery with positive economic indicators

Sri Lanka’s economy is showing signs of recovery, with key economic indicators reflecting positive momentum as the country moves toward stabilization.



Three dead in Mampuriya construction site electrocution

Three individuals died of electrocution yesterday (December 29) in the Norochcholai Mampuriya area.



Ex-Minister’s brother Thisara Iroshana Nanayakkara remanded over Rs. 3 Million job fraud

Thisara Iroshana Nanayakkara, the brother of former Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara, has been remanded until January 6, 2025, following his appearance before the Gampaha Magistrate’s Court.