The results of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, held today (10), are expected to be released before September 20, Examinations Department Commissioner General A.K.S. Indika Kumari Liyanage said.

The Examinations Department has announced that the 2025 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will be conducted from November 10 to December 5, 2025.

The Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry clarified that it did not send any representative to the 1st Consultative Dialogue for Commonwealth Youth Ecosystem Stakeholders, despite reports circulating on social media.

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe today urged the Minister in charge of youth affairs and sports not to allow political parties to gain control of youth clubs.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to visit the United States and Japan in September, 2025.

Thilina Sampath alias ’Walas Kata’, a close associate of drug kingpin Kehelbaddara Padme had attempted to flee from police custody and had been arrested again, the Western North Crimes Investigation Division said.

Popular South Indian actress Tamannaah Bhatia arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last evening but declined to face the media present at the arrival terminal.

The National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that water supply will be suspended in several areas of the Gampaha District tomorrow (11) for 10 hours, from 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized a stock of 3,000 gas cookers in the Grandpass area that had been imported as parts, assembled locally, and falsely labeled as manufactured in a foreign country.

The government is resorting to suppression to ensure its dominance and to supress mounting public protest over the government’s inaction, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa said today.

One of the most dazzling celestial events of the year, the annual Perseid Meteor Shower, will reach its peak on the night of August 12, 2025, offering skywatchers a chance to witness up to 100 meteors per hour under dark, clear skies.

The Sri Lanka Army has denied any involvement in the death of a young man whose body was recovered from the Muthaiyankattu Tank in Mullaitivu, amid allegations that he was assaulted by soldiers after being called for work near the left bank of the Mu

Health and Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has addressed the controversy surrounding the SupremeSAT satellite, widely referred to as “Chichi’s Rocket,” following conflicting statements in Parliament over its status and earnings.

Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern over Israel’s decision to seize control of Gaza City, warning that it would further escalate violence and worsen the suffering of its people.

The Ministry of Public Security has affirmed that neither Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala nor any member of his staff will exert undue influence or interfere in police arrests or related actions.

Authorities in Brussels are considering using ferrets to tackle the city’s longstanding issue with rats.

Astronaut Jim Lovell, who guided the Apollo 13 mission safely back to Earth in 1970, has died aged 97. Nasa said he had ’’turned a potential tragedy into a success’’ after an attempt to land on the Moon was aborted because of an explosion on

Elephant deaths in Sri Lanka are climbing at an alarming rate, with new figures showing dozens killed in just the first seven months of this year.

Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern over Israel’s decision to take control of Gaza, warning that it could lead to more violence and suffering for the people living there.

The 2025 Grade Five Scholarship Examination will be held tomorrow (10) at 2,787 examination centres across the country, the of Examinations Department said.

In the wake of Sri Lanka waiving visa fees for nationals from 40 more countries, many other countries have sought the same facility for their nationals coming here as tourists, Daily Mirror learns.

Scientists have found strong evidence of a giant gas planet in the nearest star system to our own.

Eighteen-year-old Yevan David has made history by becoming the first Sri Lankan driver to compete in the FIA Formula 3 Championship.

If Sri Lanka exports old vehicles to other countries at reasonable prices and uses the profits to reduce import taxes on new vehicles, the government can effectively phase out old vehicles and bring in newer models, said Sajeev Kshathriya Rajaputhra,

Department of Wildlife has permitted the provision of indigenous treatments to the wild elephant popularly known as “Kandalame Hedakaraya” which has been under treatment of wildlife veterinary surgeons for more than four months.

A shooting incident took place today in the Kothalawala area of Kaduwela.

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French authorities and firefighters remain on high alert following the containment of the country’s largest wildfire in decades, as soaring temperatures risk reigniting the blaze that tore through the southern Aude region this week.

A Chinese man involved in cybercrimes in the Philippines who attempted to enter Sri Lanka was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport this morning and deported by the Immigration and Emigration officers.

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reminded taxpayers to submit their Statement of Estimated Tax Payable (SET) for the Year of Assessment 2025/2026 electronically on or before August 15, 2025.