The Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Ministry has invited online applications for the 2026 Annual and Compulsory Teacher Transfer Programme for teachers serving in national schools.

The government will introduce a subject-based teacher recruitment system to address the country’s teacher shortage, Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Prof. Chandana Abayaratne said.

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has conducted 52 special raids targeting private hospitals and medical laboratories across the country to ensure consumer health and safety.

A heated confrontation broke out between Jaffna District Independent MP Archchuna Ramanathan and Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar during the Kilinochchi District Coordination Committee meeting held today (16).

The Sri Lankan Rupee has further weakened against the US Dollar, the latest exchange rate data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka revealed.

The Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB) has commenced a fully digital transformation of its accreditation procedures, administrative operations and accounting systems to enhance the global recognition and credibility of Sri Lankan products and servi

The Plantations and Community Infrastructure Ministry yesterday (15) launched the national programme to establish 500 “Ceylon Tea Villages” as part of efforts to achieve Sri Lanka’s target of increasing finished tea production to 400 million ki

A new initiative aimed at strengthening climate-resilient ecosystems and promoting inclusive fisheries-based economies, the ‘Resilient Waves’ programme, was launched yesterday (15) with the participation of Environment Minister Dr. Dammika Patabe

The closed Anawilundawa Railway Sub-Station will be reopened to the public with the appointment of a relief station master, the Railway Station Masters’ Association said.

More than 500 people fleeing violence in Myanmar are feared dead after two boats disappeared in rough conditions off the country’s coast, according to two UN migration bodies.

The People’s Republic of China will provide a donation of school uniform fabric to Sri Lanka for the year 2027, with certificates exchanged to formalise the agreement between the two countries.

The Railway Department has arranged several special train services from Beliatta, Colombo Fort, Hikkaduwa and Mahawa Junction to Anuradhapura on July 25 and 26 to facilitate devotees travelling to the National “Pichcha Mal Pujawa” (offering of Ja

The Transport, Highways and Urban Development Ministry plans to complete four major infrastructure projects in Kandy City within the next two years under the Central Provincial Development Programme.

Sri Lanka is once again fighting a familiar enemy. But this time, the warning signs are becoming harder to ignore. With reported dengue cases surpassing 70,000 and the death toll nearing 50, the country is edging closer to another major public health

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has expressed serious concern over the denial of access to its officers at Welikada Prison earlier this month, stating that the incident violated its legal powers to enter places of detention without p

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has called for Sri Lanka to position itself as a key economic and strategic link connecting Asia, the Middle East and Africa, saying the world is entering an “Indian Ocean Century”.

The Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation has revealed that the Ministry is working in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Affairs to fully digitalise all airport services.

Lionel Messi has dismissed claims that Argentina have benefited from favourable refereeing decisions at the FIFA World Cup, insisting their place in a second successive final is the result of sustained excellence rather than luck or outside help.

The Western Province Provincial Council has revised entertainment tax rates applicable to cinemas, sports events and concerts within the Colombo Municipal Council area under a new gazette notification.

The Irrigation Department has urged farmers and the public to use irrigation and drinking water carefully as Sri Lanka faces a higher risk of drought and rising temperatures due to the expected El Niño weather pattern.

The Forest Conservation Department has warned that legal action will be taken against individuals responsible for deliberately setting fires to forests, as the number of wildfires continues to rise.

Turkiye has offered the sale of military drones to Sri Lanka, and a technical team is expected to arrive here soon for a presentation, an official said yesterday.

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that military personnel aged 30 and older will undergo testing for testosterone deficiency as part of annual health screenings.

Coordinator of Hambantota District Human Rights First Aid Centre Tharanga L Patambendi said the bus fare revision implanted with recently amounted to violation of passengers’ consumer and economic fundamental rights.

President of the Pasyodunrata Bauddha Sammelanaya and Principal of the historic Kande Vihara Maha Pirivena Ven. Rajakeeya Panditha Dapane Sri Mahinda Thero, has filed an application before the Court of Appeal seeking to be added as an intervening pet

France’s National Assembly has voted to create a right to assisted dying under strict conditions, after years of debate and changes to the proposals.

A monkey that has striking pinkish-orange lips and a black face - and lives in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo - has been confirmed as a new species to science.

The US said it had launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday as President Donald Trump warned Tehran it ’’better behave’’.

Investigations have revealed that the suspect arrested in connection with the shooting incident involving Police in Katunayake had previously served in the Katunayake City Security Unit of the Civil Security Force from 2008 to 2010.