Third term school holiday starts on Friday

The Education Ministry has decided to grant the first holiday of the first phase of the third school term on Friday, November 22.

Rise in fever cases, viral infections, dengue among children

A rise in fever cases among children have been observed in viral infections and a growing number of dengue cases, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) consultant pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said.

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath assumes duties

Newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism Vijitha Herath assumed duties at the Foreign Ministry today at a simple ceremony.

Four key players released ahead of final ODI against New Zealand

Sri Lanka Cricket selectors have decided to release Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, and Asitha Fernando from the squad ahead of the third and final ODI against New Zealand.

Ravi to face disciplinary action over national seat fuss

Members of the UNP will hurriedly meet at 5:00 pm today to discuss possible disciplinary action against senior member Ravi Karunanayake, who has allegedly self-appointed himself to the national list of the New Democratic Front (NDF).

Fresh ethnic clashes in India’s Manipur after six bodies found

India’s north-eastern state of Manipur is on high alert after authorities recovered the bodies of six women and children, who reportedly belonged to the majority Meitei community.

Ravi Karunanayake to enter Parliament

New Democratic Front (NDF) has nominated Ravi Karunanayake for its national List seat won by the party at the general election 2024.

Southern coastal tsunami warning towers at risk of collapse

Residents of the 2004 tsunami affected areas expressed their frustration, noting that while the 2004 tsunami disaster is being commemorated every year, the tsunami towers built in its aftermath to protect the people from a similar tragedy have been neglected.

SC suspends releasing Grade 5 Scholarship exam results

The Supreme Court today issued an interim order suspending the release of results of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination held on September 15.

Know your limit of powers, be accountable: President tells Ministers

Claiming that MPs and Ministers have more powers, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said he expects that all Ministers will know the limits of their powers and act with accountability.

Fever outbreak at Army training school: 25 hospitalized, hundreds quarantined

Twenty-five recruits have been hospitalized, with one in critical condition, and over 450 soldiers placed under quarantine following a fever outbreak at the Sri Lanka Army Recruit Training School in Vedditalativu.

Cannot reveal some reasons for SJB’s defeat: Marikar

It is not possible to reveal some of the reasons for the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) defeat, the party’s MP elect S.M. Marikar said today.

Lohan Ratwatte, wife further remanded

Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte and his wife were further remanded till December 2 and November 22 respectively.

Biden allows Ukraine to strike inside Russia with missiles

US President Joe Biden has given the green light for Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplied by the US to strike Russia.

President retains Defence, Finance and Digital Economy Ministries

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has retained the Ministries of Defence, Finance and Economic Development and the Digital Economy.

Kumara Jayakody appointed as Energy Minister

Kumara Jayakody was sworn in as the Minister of Energy.

Prof. Anil Jayantha sworn in as Minister of Labour

Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando was sworn in as the Minister of Labour.

Dhammika Patabedi gets Environment Ministry

Dr. Dhammika Patabedi was sworn in as the Minister of Environment.

Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena appointed as Science, Technology minister

Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena was sworn in as the Minister of Science and Technology.

Sunil Kumara Gamage as Youth Affairs minister

Sunil Kumara Gamage was sworn in as the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Wasantha Samarasinghe sworn in as Minister of Trade and Commerce

Wasantha Samarasinghe was sworn in as the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-Oerative Development.

Samantha Vidyaratne gets Plantation & Community Infrastructure ministry

Samantha Vidyaratne was sworn in as the Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure.

Nalinda Jayathissa appointed Minister of Health and Media

Kalutara District NPP MP Nalinda Jayathissa was sworn in as the Cabinet Minister of Health and Media.

Hiniduma Sunil Senavi sworn in as Minister of Buddhist Affairs

Prof. Hiniduma Sunil Senavi was sworn in as the Cabinet Minister of Buddhist Affairs, Religious and Cultural Affairs.

Bimal Rathnayake appointed as Transport minister

Bimal Rathnayake was sworn in as the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation.

Ananda Wijepala sworn in as Minister of Public Security

Ananda Wijepala, National Organizer of the NPP’s National Intellectual Organization and private secretary to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been appointed Cabinet Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs.

Upali Pannilage appointed as Rural Development minister

Upali Pannilage was sworn in as the Cabinet Minister of Rural Development, Social Security, and Community Empowerment.

Sunil Hadunnetti sworn in as Industries Minister

Sunil Hadunnetti was sworn in as the Cabinet of Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development.

Anura Karunathilake appointed as Urban Development minister

Anura Karunathilake was sworn in as the Cabinet Minister of Urban Development, Construction, and Housing.

Ramalingam Chandrasekaran sworn in as Fisheries Minister

Ramalingam Chandrasekaran was sworn in as the Cabinet Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean.