Landslide Warning Issued for Three Districts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a landslide warning for selected areas in three districts, valid until 4.00 p.m. tomorrow (16).
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Thailand to Offer Initial 10,000 Employment Opportunities to Sri Lankan Workers
Thailand will offer an initial 10,000 employment opportunities to Sri Lankan workers under a new framework for labour cooperation and employment, following the signing of two agreements between Sri Lanka and Thailand in Bangkok yesterday (14).
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Kaluganga Water Supply Project to Be Fast-Tracked to Benefit 500,000 Families
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:944c19d1-a5f2-467c-be77-a03a97df74cd-2" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:944c19d1-a5f2-467c-be77-a03a97df74cd-2" data-testid="conversation-turn-6" data-turn="assistant"> The Kaluganga Water Supply Project, aimed at meeting the drinking water needs of around 500,000 families in the Colombo and Kalutara districts, is to be expedited for commencement and completion within the stipulated timeframe, following a discussion chaired by Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply Dr. Susil Ranasinghe yesterday (14).
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Javelin Champion Rumesh Tharanga Returns to Sri Lanka After Historic World Ultimate Victory
Sri Lanka's national javelin champion Rumesha Tharanga returned to the country early today (15), after achieving a historic victory at the World Ultimate Championship.
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100 Recruited as Railway Engine Driver Assistants
One hundred recruits selected for the post of Railway Engine Driver Assistant Grade III were presented with their letters of appointment yesterday (14), as part of a programme to develop human and physical resources to transform the railway service into a more efficient and quality service.
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Eastern Province Divisional Secretariats Recognized for Outstanding Performance
The "Mehewara Pasasum" programme to recognise Divisional Secretariats in the Eastern Province that demonstrated the highest level of performance in 2025 was held recently at the Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies of the Eastern University, under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya.
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Students of Rahmaniya Maha Vidyalaya Eravur Visit Presidential Secretariat and President’s House
A group of students from Rahmaniya Maha Vidyalaya, Eravur, Batticaloa visited the Presidential Secretariat and President's House this afternoon (14).
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Rumesha Tharanga Wins Javelin Throw at World Athletics Ultimate Championship
Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesha Tharanga secured first place in the men's javelin throw at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship held in Budapest, Hungary, last night (13), featuring some of the world's leading athletes.
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Third “Sarasavi Diriyo Abhiman” Programme Held in Batticaloa Under Prime Minister’s Patronage
No one will be left behind in education - Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya
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Special Island-wide Dengue Control Programme from September 14 to 19
An islandwide special dengue control programme will be implemented from September 14 to 19 as a preventive measure against the anticipated increase in dengue risk, Additional Director General of the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat Indika Gamage said.
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“Greenway” – “A Breath for the Nation- Shade for the Road” Plans Underway for Initial Stage of One Million Tree-Planting Project
A discussion on the initial stage of the "Greenway" - "A Breath for the Nation - Shade for the Road" Roadside Tree Planting Programme, which aims to plant one million trees along roadsides under the coordination of the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat, was held at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday morning (10), under the patronage of Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.
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Dr. Roshanie Dissanayake Appointed Secretary to the Ministry of Science and Technology
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Dr. Roshanie Dissanayake as the Secretary to the Ministry of Science and Technology.
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Colombo Marathon 2026 to be held on September 13
The inaugural Colombo Marathon 2026, jointly organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Department of Sports Development, will be held in Colombo on September 13 from 5.30 a.m., Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage said.
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Sri Lanka’s First Locally Manufactured Amphibious Vessel Exported to Europe
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:b306f35c-6b80-4498-8e44-b6e368f35e92-3" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:b306f35c-6b80-4498-8e44-b6e368f35e92-3" data-testid="conversation-turn-8" data-turn="assistant"> Sri Lanka's first locally manufactured amphibious vessel, capable of operating both on land and at sea, was launched for export to Europe at an event held yesterday (September 10) at the Koggala Free Trade Zone.
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Government Raises Death Compensation for Overseas Workers to Rs. 2 Million
The death compensation paid to Sri Lankan migrant workers who die while engaged in overseas employment has been increased to Rs. 2 million, providing enhanced relief to their families.
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Renovated Bambalapitiya Railway Station under the “Dream Destination” Project Opened to the Public
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that Sri Lanka is now creating a common dream as a nation and that the Government's objective is to make public transport the convenient choice for the people. The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in the ceremony held to open the renovated Bambalapitiya Railway Station under the "Dream Destination" project.
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Meeting between the President and a Group of Hindu Religious Leaders
Hindu religious leaders have commended the President and Government for their efforts to promote coexistence, peace and reconciliation among all communities, while also expressing their support for the national programme to eradicate the scourge of narcotics threatening the country's future generations.
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