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Sri Lanka has entered a new era in aviation and innovation with the design, development, and manufacturing of its first-everContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka develops first locally engineered eVTOL aircraft appeared first on Newswire.

The Cabinet has decided to implement the proposed education reforms for Grade 6 from 2027, instead of 2026, Cabinet SpokespersonContinue Reading The post Education reforms for Grade 6 pushed to 2027 – Cabinet appeared first on Newswire.

Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in Colombo, Kaluthara, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts. There mayContinue Reading The post Severe lightning alert issued for 5 districts appeared…

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an increase in the minimum purchasing prices for Samba and Keeri Samba paddy, followingContinue Reading The post Cabinet approves higher minimum prices for Samba, Keeri Samba paddy appeared first on…

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa alleges Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation K.D. Lal Kantha hasContinue Reading The post Namal accuses Lal Kantha of insulting Buddhism, violating ICCPR Act appeared…

A video showing a motorcyclist using a weapon-like object to attack several moving vehicles along the Kaduwela–Colpetty road is circulatingContinue Reading The post Police arrest motorcyclist after 4 vehicles attacked appeared first on…

The Ministry of Education has announced that, based on the results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, the firstContinue Reading The post Grade 6 admission appeals open until Jan. 25 appeared first on Newswire.

Over 94,000 tourist arrivals have been recorded within the first 11 days of January 2026, according to official data fromContinue Reading The post Over 94,000 tourists arrivals in the first 11 days of January appeared first on Newswire.

Two foreign nationals were arrested after officials of the Horton Plains National Park discovered insect specimens, chemicals, and equipment usedContinue Reading The post Two foreigners arrested with insects, chemicals at Horton Plains…

The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has raised concerns about the emerging institutional deadlock between the President and the ConstitutionalContinue Reading The post CPA raises concerns over delay in Auditor General appointment…