UNESCO mobilizes emergency assistance for Sri Lanka
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to France and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Manisha Gunasekera, met with the Director-General of UNESCO, Khaled El-Enany, at UNESCO...
PM visits Cyclone-hit school in Badulla, reviews recovery plans
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya visited the Meegahakiula National School in the Badulla District today (24 Dec) to inspect schools affected by disasters.
In a statement,...
Joyous Christmas to Dawn at Midnight; Main Midnight Mass at St....
The joyous celebration of Christmas will dawn at midnight today, marking the birth of Jesus Christ and bringing a message of peace, hope, and...
India successfully launches LVM3-M6 rocket
The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Launch Vehicle Mark 3 (LVM3) on Wednesday (24 Dec) successfully placed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite in low earth...
Tourist family slams Sri Lanka’s visa extension process for foreigners
A tourist family has slammed Sri Lanka’s visa extension process for foreigners, describing the ordeal as ‘the most painful experience ever’.
The family, known as...
China ready to share expertise with Sri Lanka under “Rebuilding Sri...
China is prepared to extend all necessary assistance to Sri Lanka at all times and is ready to share its experience with Sri Lanka...
England to review reports of drinking during Ashes tour
England cricket officials said they will review reports concerning players’ drinking habits during the ongoing Ashes tour in Australia, following media claims of excessive...
Australia’s ‘Bondi Hero’ handed A$2.5 Mn collected from fundraising
The man who heroically disarmed one of the gunmen responsible for the Bondi terror attack has been presented with a $2.5 million cheque from...
School holidays : New update from Education Ministry
The Ministry of Education has announced the schedule for the conclusion of the 2025 academic year and the commencement of the 2026 academic year...
Commercial Bank donates Rs. 110 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund
Sri Lanka’s Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has donated Rs. 110 million to the government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund established to support recovery efforts...