The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has appointed a special expert committee to draft a national policy on medical education in the country. MORE..
10 May 2026 (12:58 PM)
Four schools in the Deniyaya Education Zone that were temporarily closed due to a rapidly spreading flu outbreak among schoolchildren will remain closed for two more days. MORE..
10 May 2026 (8:38 AM)
A significant increase in rainfall is expected across the country over the next few days, according to Malith Fernando, a meteorologist attached to the Department of Meteorology.
10 May 2026 (1:20 PM)
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Saturday appointed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader C Joseph Vijay as the new Chief Minister of the state and asked him to prove his majority in the state assembly before May 13. MORE..
9 May 2026 (11:41 PM)
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says a sudden breakdown has occurred in the main water supply line carrying water from Ambathale to the Kaduwela area. MORE..
9 May 2026 (10:17 PM)
The Yal Devi train service, which operates between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai, will resume operations from tomorrow (11), the Department of Railways has announced. MORE..
10 May 2026 (2:07 PM)