Schools in six provinces to reopen tomorrow as scheduled: Ministry Secretary

15 Dec 2025

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All schools in the Western, Southern, Northern, Eastern, Sabaragamuwa and North-Central provinces will reopen tomorrow (16) as scheduled, Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Nalaka Kaluwewa announced today.

School children can use November train season tickets for December: Railway Dept.

15 Dec 2025

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The Railways Department has announced that students are allowed to use their November railway season tickets to travel on school days in December 2025.

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CTU questions Education Ministry over three-day school schedule

15 Dec 2025

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The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has called on the Education Ministry to clarify the rationale behind conducting government schools for only three days from December 29.

Two poachers arrested with 74 kg of sambar deer meat in Wanathawilluwa

15 Dec 2025

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Two poachers were arrested yesterday by officers of the Wanathawilluwa Wildlife Office during a routine patrol in the Wanathawilluwa area for the illegal possession of Sambar deer meat, wildlife officials said.

NMRA temporarily withdraws Ondansetron injections amid safety concerns

15 Dec 2025

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The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has temporarily withdrawn four batches of the Ondansetron injection, a critical medicine used to prevent vomiting and nausea in young children, pregnant women, and patients undergoing surgery or anesthesia, with immediate effect.

Education should not burden children after disasters: Prime Minister

14 Dec 2025

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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that education should not be a burden for children as the country recovers from recent disasters. She stressed that the mental and emotional well-being of students should be a top priority to create a safe and supportive school environment.

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12 Dec 2025

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Grade 12 GIT exam rescheduled for January 11

12 Dec 2025

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The General Information and Technology (GIT) examination for Grade 12 students has been rescheduled to January 11, 2026, the Examinations Department announced today.

Three-day mobile vet clinic in Mannar to aid flood-hit farm animals

11 Dec 2025

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The Government Veterinary Officers’ Association will launch a three-day mobile clinic in Mannar starting tomorrow to treat farm animals affected by the recent floods caused by Cyclone Dithwa, Association President Dr. Upul Ranjith Kumara said.

Cabinet approves sale of Sri Lanka Railway Department scrap metal to highest bidders

11 Dec 2025

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Cabinet approval has been granted to award the tender for the disposal of scrap metal held by the Sri Lanka Railway Department to the highest responsive bidders.

AWC begins week-long veterinary support programme for animals in disaster shelters

11 Dec 2025

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The Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) has launched a seven-day programme to deliver medical care, including rabies vaccinations, to animals staying in safety centres alongside people displaced by the recent adverse weather.

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Major rivers remain at normal levels; No flood threat detected

11 Dec 2025

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All major rivers across the country are flowing at normal levels with no risk of minor or major flooding, according to the latest hydrology update issued at 6.30 a.m. today (11).

Preschools and early childhood centers set to reopen from Dec 16

10 Dec 2025

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The National Secretariat for Early Childhood Development, under the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, has announced that all preschools and early childhood development centers deemed safe will reopen from December 16, 2025.

A/L exams to resume in January for subjects affected by adverse weather

10 Dec 2025

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The Examinations Department has announced that the 2025 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination will resume in January 2026 to cover the subjects that could not be held due to adverse weather conditions.

Education Ministry extends deadline for grade 6 applications

10 Dec 2025

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The Education Ministry has announced that the deadline for submitting Grade 06 applications following the re-survey of the Grade 05 Scholarship Examination results has been extended due to the current disaster situation.

H’tota Port grants extra demurrage-free days for vehicle clearance

10 Dec 2025

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The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has announced a special concession for vehicle importers, offering an additional five free days for clearing imported vehicles in December 2025.

Office trains from Rambukkana, Polgahawela and Kurunegala resume tomorrow

09 Dec 2025

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The Railways Department announced that several office trains on the Main Line will resume operations from tomorrow (10), following the completion of urgent repair work in the Bujjomuwa area.

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Lack of coordination among state institutions worsening public hardship, Namal says

09 Dec 2025

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National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Namal Rajapaksa today claimed that the difficulties faced by the public during the recent disaster have been worsened by the lack of coordination among government institutions.

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School staff to report on Dec 15; Relaxed dress policy for disaster-hit areas

09 Dec 2025

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Principals, teachers, and non-academic staff of all schools reopening on December 16 have been instructed to report for duty on December 15, the Ministry of Education announced today.

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Most schools to reopen on Dec 16; 147 remain closed due to disaster impact

09 Dec 2025

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The Education Ministry has announced that all schools across the country except those affected by recent disaster conditions will reopen on December 16, following a review of the prevailing situation.