President joins Kataragama Esala Perahera
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited Kataragama yesterday July 10, afternoon to participate in religious observances and also attended the final Randoli Maha Perahera of the annual Esala Festival at the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya, where he witnessed the ceremonial placement of the sacred relic casket upon the relic-bearing tusker. Delivering a speech at the Ruhunu Kataragama sacred site, the President …
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Billionaire Businessman Dhammika Perera buys East West Properties PLC
Sri Lanka businessman Kulappu Arachchige Don Dhammika Perera has bought 106.9 million shares of East West Properties PLC for 3.2 billion rupees.
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Sri Lanka’s first wax museum to open at Ehelepola Walawwa in Kandy
The country’s first and only wax museum is set to open in a few days at the historic Ehelepola Walawwa in Kandy, marking a significant addition to Sri Lanka’s cultural landscape.
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Donald Trump announces 35% tariffs on Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would impose a 35% tariff on imports from Canada next month and planned to impose blanket tariffs of 15% or 20% on most other trading partners.
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2024 O/L Exam Results: 13,392 students obtain 9A passes
The Commissioner General of Examinations, A.K.S. Indika Kumari, announced that a total of 237,026 students
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GCE O/L 2024 (2025) results released today
The results of the 2024 (2025) General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination were released today by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka. Candidates can obtain their results by entering their correct examination numbers on the official websites: www.doenets.lk or www.results.exams.gov.lk In addition, candidates can download the official results document of their respective schools and obtain a printed copy …
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Govt to set up daycare centres for children with Autism
The government of Sri Lanka is set to allocate Rs. 250 million under this year’s budget to establish daycare centres for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental conditions. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, will be implemented through district-level administrators. The decision was made during a meeting held yesterday at the Presidential …
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Sri Lanka forms first-ever committee to identify national research priorities
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Marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s research and development sector, an ad-hoc committee was established recently for the first time in the country, to identify and prioritise national research needs.
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Exporters urge Sri Lankan Government to uphold transparent trade practices
The Joint Chambers of Commerce urged the Government of Sri Lanka to engage in meaningful consultation
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Doctors afraid to prescribe medicines from private pharmacies
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Doctors in leading state hospitals are showing reluctance to prescribe medicines, surgical items to be purchased
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