Health authorities have issued a warning urging the public to take precautions against the extreme heat prevailing across the country. The Department of Meteorology of Sri Lanka has forecasted a Heat Index expected to reach ‘Extreme Caution Level’ in several provinces and districts, including the Northern, North Central, North Western, and Eastern Provinces, as well
President Ranil Wickremesinghe praised the government’s groundbreaking decision to grant free land rights to the people at the inauguration ceremony for distributing freehold land deeds to Mahaweli settlers. He highlighted that this initiative, unprecedented globally, aims to uplift low-income individuals and promote economic equity. The President urged active participation in the government’s Agricultural Modernisation Programme,
A diverse group of religious leaders, led by MP Marjan Faleel, will convene at the International Conference of Religious Leaders in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 7. The conference, supported by Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim and key figures like Dr. Mohammad Abdulkarim Al-Issa, aims to foster peace and unity among religious communities
The eagerly anticipated “Industry EXPO 2024” is poised to captivate audiences from June 19th to 23rd at the BMICH, promising a showcase of innovation and technological advancement across 25 industries in Sri Lanka. Spearheaded by Minister of Industries and Health, Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, the event will be inaugurated by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, underscoring the government’s
The Plant Quarantine Service, previously confined to Colombo, has now expanded its reach with the opening of three new regional centers in Jaffna, Kandy, and Galle, in addition to the existing office at the Colombo Central Post Office. This move comes in response to complaints from residents of other provinces, who faced inconvenience and incurred
The passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in India and Kankesanthurai (KKS) is set to resume on May 13, 2024, following its initial launch in October 2023 by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI). Operated by private operator IndSri Ferry Services, selected in consultation with the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL), the service aims to bolster
In a pioneering move for Sri Lanka’s broadcasting landscape, National Television ‘Rupavahini’ recently debuted a Sinhala news program utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. During their 8 pm news telecast, Rupavahini employed AI-generated replicas of prominent TV anchors, Nishadhi Bandaranayake and Chaminda Gunaratne, marking a significant milestone in the integration of AI into media production. The
The Meteorology Department has issued a warning regarding rising temperatures in several provinces of Sri Lanka. Areas in the Northern, North-central, North-western, and Eastern provinces, along with the Moneragala district, are expected to experience temperatures reaching the ‘Extreme Caution level.’ Additionally, parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Southern provinces, as well as the Matale district,
The ongoing general amnesty announced by the Defence Ministry for tri-forces personnel who have been marked as Absent Without Official Leave (AWOL) and have obtained legal discharge from service has seen a significant response, with over 11,000 absences recorded, according to tri-forces Media Spokespersons. Effective from April 20 to May 20, 2024, the general amnesty
Today marks the commencement of the GCE Ordinary Level Examination 2023 (2024), with a total of 3,527 centers nationwide ready to host the candidates until May 15, announced Commissioner General of Examinations, Amith Jayasundara. A significant number of 452,979 candidates, comprising both school and private candidates, are anticipated to participate in this year’s examination. To