Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says the government is closely monitoring the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant that is spreading in several countries worldwide, including neighbouring India. MORE..
27 May 2025 (4:08 PM)
The deadline for the acceptance of applications for university admission for the academic year 2024'2025, for students who passed the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination will end at midnight on 30 May, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced. MORE..
27 May 2025 (6:17 PM)
Nepali sherpa Kami Rita, also known as "Everest Man", has scaled Mount Everest for the 31st time, breaking his own record for the most climbs up the world s tallest peak. MORE..
27 May 2025 (4:27 PM)
Enhanced security checks on international flights at Suvarnabhumi Airport have resulted in the arrest of two foreign nationals attempting to smuggle live wild animals, with officials rescuing dozens of creatures destined for India and Sri Lanka. MORE..
27 May 2025 (9:54 PM)
The Court of Appeal today (27) extended the interim injunction issued preventing the examination of a private plaint filed against Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) former Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva at the Maligakanda Magistrate s Court until 23 July. MORE..
27 May 2025 (6:16 PM)
A Red alert warning has been issued for strong winds and rough seas for sea areas extending from Chilaw to Kankesanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. MORE..
27 May 2025 (3:03 PM)