(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – A gazette extraordinary has been issued declaring every Divisional Secretariat Division of Sri Lanka to be an infected area or suspected area for African Swine Fever (AFS) and Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS).
"Gazette issued to curb spread of African Swine Flu"Category: Top Story
Sri Lanka CERT alerts Public to Beware of Fake Messages on social media and Communication Networks such as WhatsApp
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) today issued an alert to the public about the surge in fake messages being disseminated via social media and communication platforms, particularly WhatsApp.
"Sri Lanka CERT alerts Public to Beware of Fake Messages on social media and Communication Networks such as WhatsApp"
The National People’s Power (NPP) won the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election held yesterday (Oct. 26).
"NPP wins Elpitiya PS election"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The World Health Organization (WHO) has awarded Sri Lanka a $17 million grant for its proposal, “One Vision, One Shield,” aimed at strengthening pandemic preparedness and response.
"$17 mn. WHO grant for SL for pandemic preparedness"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to hold a series of meetings with the High Commissioners of South Africa and New Zealand, along with the Ambassadors of Iran and Myanmar, as well as a delegation from the European Union today (25) at the Presidential Secretariat.
"President to meet several diplomats and EU delegation today"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka Police says measures are underway to implement a special security programme for tourists visiting Sri Lanka during the upcoming holiday season.
"Special hotline for tourists to inform security issues"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – UN Resident Coordinator for Sri Lanka – Mr. Marc-Andre Franche had paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya at her office yesterday (Oct. 22).
"UNRC meets Prime Minister Harini"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Motopark’s Yevan David made history as the first Sri Lankan to compete in the Euroformula category, winning his debut race at Monza.
"Sri Lanka’s Yevan David creates history with Euroformula racing win"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – An outstanding all-round performance by Amelia Kerr led New Zealand to their first ever Women’s T20 World Cup title as they beat South Africa by a commanding 32 runs in Sunday’s final in Dubai.
"New Zealand trump South Africa for first Women’s T20 World Cup title"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Closing ceremony of the 3-month long teacher-training program in STEM subjects under Indian grant assistance for schools in the plantation regions of Sri Lanka was held on 18 October 2024 at the Ministry of Environment, Wildlife, Forest Resources, Water Supply, Plantation and Community Infrastructure.
"STEM Teacher Training Programme for Schools in the Plantation Regions Successfully Concludes"