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Education reforms should suit the country, not the JVP: Namal

11 Jan 2026

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Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa said that if the President believes education reforms compatible with the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) are also compatible with the country, then a wrong decision has been taken.

Early childhood care a social responsibility: Ministers

10 Jan 2026

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Minister of Women and Child Affairs Ms. Saroja Paulraj said the standardisation and development of early childhood development has been identified as a primary objective of her Ministry for 2026.

Govt. to standardise preschool education, introduce unified curriculum: PM

10 Jan 2026

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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said the Government has commenced measures to bring preschool education under a single national framework, align it with a unified curriculum, conduct preschool teacher training systematically and ensure quality standards.

National communication programme for Child Health Promotion launched

10 Jan 2026

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The National Communication Programme for Child Health Promotion, aimed at promoting social and behavioural change (SBCC) among early childhood children, was launched today (10) at Temple Trees under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

Sri Lanka records highest ever emigrant remittances in 2025

10 Jan 2026

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The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) announced that the country received a record-high amount of emigrant remittances in 2025, the highest in the 40-year history of foreign employment.

Over 2,200 CEB employees seek minister’s intervention over delayed VRS exit

10 Jan 2026

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A collective of more than 2,200 employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) who applied for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) has urged the Energy Minister to intervene immediately, citing severe hardship caused by delays in gazetting the “Appointed Date” for CEB restructuring.

Depression over southwest Bay of Bengal to cross Mullaittivu coast this evening

10 Jan 2026

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The depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to cross the Mullaittivu coast around this evening, the Department of Meteorology said.

TIN mandatory for vehicle registration and ownership transfers from January 5

10 Jan 2026

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The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has made it mandatory to enter the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) when registering vehicles and transferring vehicle ownership, with effect from January 5.

Nothing to discuss with Govt on grade VI English module controversy: Namal

10 Jan 2026

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Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa on Sunday said there was nothing to discuss with the government over the controversy surrounding alleged inappropriate references in the Grade VI English Language module introduced under the new education reforms.

Delay in procuring advanced radiotherapy machines raising cancer mortality, warn experts

09 Jan 2026

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The lack of modern radiotherapy technology in Sri Lanka is worsening the quality of life for cancer patients and increasing mortality rates, particularly for those suffering from cervical, endometrial, prostate, rectal, anal, breast, head, neck, and skin cancers, medical experts warn.

Public urged to take action as cyclonic conditions build near Eastern coast

09 Jan 2026

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Authorities have urged the public to take action as a developing weather system in the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to several parts of the country.

THE PLIGHT OF PLACEMENT AGENTS Foreign employment agencies struggle amid licence fee hikes, equalisation brings relief

09 Jan 2026

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For years, a fragmented and prohibitively expensive licensing regime turned Sri Lanka’s foreign employment sector into an exclusive enclave for the financial elite.

Kukus Group: Bringing Sri Lankan food, culture, and community together

08 Jan 2026

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Surge in fingertip injuries due to motorcycle cleaning, doctors warn

08 Jan 2026

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A rising number of injuries to the fingertips of dominant hands have been reported among men while attempting to clean their brand-new motorcycles, Colombo National Hospital’s Plastic and Surgery Department has warned.

Over 4.4 million students to receive free school uniforms in January

08 Jan 2026

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More than 4.4 million students across the country are set to receive free school uniforms in January 2026 under a programme implemented by the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education.

150mm heavy rain expected in Eastern and North-Central areas

08 Jan 2026

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Heavy rainfall exceeding 150 mm is likely at some places in the Eastern Province and in the Mullaittivu, Vavuniya, Kilinochchi and Polonnaruwa districts, following the deep depression in the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

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Remaining 2025 A/L examination subjects to be held from January 12 to 20

08 Jan 2026

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The remaining subjects of the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, which were postponed due to Cyclone Ditwah, will be conducted from January 12 to January 20, the Examinations Department announced.

CAASL investigates Cinnamon Air plane incident at Gregory Lake

07 Jan 2026

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The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has launched an investigation into an incident involving a Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft operated by Cinnamon Air, which attempted to land at the Gregory lake in Nuwara Eliya.

Driving license services disrupted at Hambantota district office

07 Jan 2026

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The daily issuance of driving licenses at the Hambantota District Office of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has been disrupted following a breakdown of telephone connections at the Hambantota Administrative Complex, the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Transport confirmed.

Low pressure area in Bay of Bengal may develop into depression, rain expected across island

07 Jan 2026

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A low pressure area has formed in the Bay of Bengal, currently located about 700 kilometers southeast of Batticaloa, the Meteorological Department Director Merrill Mendis said.