Applications open today for Sri Lanka’s Grade 5 scholarship exam

Applications for the Grade Five Scholarship Examination for 2024 are now being accepted, announced Examinations Commissioner General H.J.M.C. Amith Jayasundara.



Musician Ananda Perera passes away

Veteran singer and musician Ananda Perera has passed away at the age of 67.



Diyawanna Vesak Zone 2024 shines bright in Battaramulla

The Diyawanna Vesak Zone 2024, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and Independent Television Network (ITN), was held for three days from May 23 to May 25.



Sri Lanka President grants 375 teaching appointments in Jaffna

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe praised the historical “Jaffna Teaching Tradition” during a speech at the Jaffna District Teacher Appointment Ceremony on Saturday (May 25).



School Principal arrested for soliciting Rs. 30,000 bribe for canteen tender

The Bribery Commission apprehended a school principal in Eheliyagoda for soliciting a bribe of Rs. 30,000 from a woman to secure the tender for supplying food to the school canteen.



Yupun Abeykoon Wins Men’s 100m at Anhalt Athletic Championship 2024

Sri Lanka’s Yupun Abeykoon won first place in the Men’s 100m event at the Anhalt Athletic Championship 2024 in Germany.



Jaffna Hospital would be upgraded as a national hospital in the near future – President

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that the Jaffna Hospital would be upgraded as a national hospital in the near future to enhance and ensure excellent healthcare standards in the Northern Province.



Sri Lanka approves upgrade of Karapitiya Teaching Hospital to National Hospital

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a proposal to develop the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital into a National Hospital, Cabinet spokesman Minister Bandula Gunawardane announced today (May 23).



Sri Lanka drops to 76th in 2024 Tourism Development Index

Sri Lanka is ranked 76th in the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024, as the country scored poorly in the categories of tourism services and infrastructure, cultural resources, and non-leisure resources.



Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s message for 2024 Vesak Day

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has released a message for Vesak Day 2024.



Viranjith Thambugala arrested

Aura Lanka Chairman, Viranjith Thambugala, has been arrested by the police.



Presidential Election to be held first, Sri Lankan President informs cabinet

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has informed the Cabinet of Ministers that the Presidential Election will be held first during the relevant period this year (2024) in accordance with the Constitution.



Businessman charged with assaulting Iranian Ambassador granted bail

The businessman accused of assaulting Dr. Alireza Delkhosh, the Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, has been released on bail.



Economic Transformation and Public Financial Management bills tabled in Sri Lankan Parliament

The Economic Transformation Bill and the Public Financial Management Bill were presented to the Sri Lankan Parliament today (May 22).



Filipino Woman Arrested at BIA for Smuggling Rs. 200 Million Worth of Cocaine

A 47-year-old Filipino woman was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle over 2 kg of cocaine worth Rs. 200 million into Sri Lanka.



Singapore Airlines flight diverts after severe turbulence leaves one dead, dozens injured

According to Reuters, more than 140 passengers and crew from a Singapore Airlines flight that experienced severe turbulence, resulting in dozens of injuries and one death, finally arrived in Singapore on a relief flight Wednesday morning after making an emergency landing in Bangkok.