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Militarization of education at KNDU is a totally wrong picture - Defence Secretary

Thousands of children in our country have entered General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) to fulfill their higher educational dreams following the KDU has...

The United States will continue to support Sri Lanka's fight against Covid-19 by providing ongoing support to the COVAX facility - US Ambassador

The United States will continue to support Sri Lanka's fight against Covid-19 by providingongoing support to the COVAX facility - US Ambassador informs Hon. Speaker.

Bank of Ceylon earns the highest profit in a single quarter in its history - Committee on Public Finance

The Committee on Public Finance chaired by Hon. Anura Priyadarshana Yapa which was held on the 30 th of July, disclosed that the Bank of...

Singapore-based global non-profit, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste donates beach cleaning machinery to Sri Lanka

The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) of Sri Lanka received eight (08) BeachTech Hydro Sweepy beach cleaning machinery worth about US$180,000, donated bySingapore-based global non-profit,...

Covid death figures reported today 02.08.2021

Defence Secretary lauds M2C - Military to Corporate Entrepreneurship transition

Nothing is impossible for a soldier as he is ready to take up any task ahead of him, but the transition back to civilian life...

Celebrating the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem

Navy seizes over Rs. 32 million worth Kerala cannabis with 02 suspects in northern waters

A special operation carried out by the Navy in seas off from Thondamanaru to Mamunei in Jaffna on 31st July 2021 led to the seizure...

School facilities improved by Navy bestowed on children of Roman Catholic College, Mandaitivu

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne (01st August 2021) declared open several school facilities, expanded by Sri Lanka Navy with its funds and...

2490 COVID INFECTIONS REPORTED TODAY

Current Affairs

Hajj Message

The Hajj festival is a spiritual celebration that displays the spirit of mutual understanding, compassion and exchange of fond greetings among the Islamdevotees the world...

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa Addresses the 77th Session of UNESCAP

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, today via a video message, addressed the opening segment of the 77th Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission...

Nekath Seettuwa’ presented to President

Following the ancient customs and traditions, the ‘Nekath Seettuwa’, the table of auspicious times for this year’s Sinhala and Tamil New Year was presented to...

National ‘Aluth Sahal Mangalya’ held under President’s patronage

The National ‘Aluth Sahal Mangalya’ (New Rice Festival) one of the most venerated ancient agricultural rituals to offer the maiden harvest of Maha season to...

Coherent strategy to boost local apparel industry

Garment owners assure President of meeting export targets

B2B Meetings to Connect Sri Lankan Exporters of Avocado & Passion Fruit with High-End Supermarkets in Mumbai

The Sri Lanka Consulate General in Mumbai together with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) successfully connected Sri Lankan fresh fruits exporters (avocado and passion...

I invite everyone to join in a national effort to mobilize public opinion against corruption and waste- President’s 73rd Independence Day speech

I invite everyone to join in a national effort to mobilize public opinion against corruption and waste President Gotabaya Rajapaksa addresses the nation at the 73rd...