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More than 3,000 government schools across the island have fewer than 10 teachers, the Department of Census and Statistics has confirmed.According to data from the Department of Census and Statistics for the year 2025, there are 10,047 schools island-wide.Out of these schools, 3,065 have fewer than 10 teachers, the Department revealed. It is also stated that one of these schools is a national school.The Department further noted that in 1,645 government schools across the country, the number of students is fewer than 50.Among the government schools with fewer than 50 students, there is one national school and 1,644 provincial schools,…

Ryan Routh has been sentenced to life in prison for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in September of 2024.Routh, 59, was found guilty last year of trying to kill Trump, then still a presidential candidate, at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach.A US Secret Service agent in the area spotted a rifle barrel poking out of the bushes and fired at Routh, who then fled the scene. He was arrested nearby.In a sentencing memorandum, Judge Aileen Cannon said Routh’s crimes “undeniably warrant a life sentence”.“[H]e took steps over the course of…

The Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project will be allowed to resume if it is confirmed that there is no environmental damage, Minister of Environment Dr. Dammika Patabendi has stated.The Environment Minister has pointed out that the project had been temporarily halted due to complaints that were submitted.Speaking to media after an inspection tour of the Ambuluwawa area, Minister Patabendi expressed these views.Meanwhile, Member of Parliament Anuradha Jayaratne, who was also part of the visit, stated that the project will not cause any environmental harm to the area.

The exposition of the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha is scheduled to begin at the Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya, Colombo, today (05).The exposition will be held at the Gangaramaya Temple for seven days, starting from today to February 11.The Sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha, discovered during excavations in the 1960s at the historic Devnimori site in Gujarat, India have never previously been taken outside India.The excavation was conducted around a stupa within a Buddhist monastic complex.Two relic caskets were unearthed at the site and the Sacred Relics of the Lord Buddha were found within one of them. An…

BCS Sri Lanka Section, the Sri Lankan chapter of BCS – The Chartered Institute for IT,announced the appointment of its new Executive Committee at its 30th Annual General Meeting(AGM) held on 30 January 2026 at Courtyard by Marriott Colombo.The AGM brought together members representing a broad cross-section of Sri Lanka’s ICTcommunity, reflecting the depth, diversity, and calibre of professionals within the BCS Sri LankaSection. The newly appointed committee will lead the Section in advancing professionalstandards, ethical practice, and national and global engagement within the IT profession.Office Bearers – 2026 TermThe following office bearers were appointed to lead the BCS Sri…

The Event Management Association (EMA) of Sri Lanka marked a historic milestone during its7 th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on January 27, 2026, at the Burgher Recreation Club(BRC). The evening was defined by a celebration of past achievements and a transformativeannouncement for the future of the events landscape in Sri Lanka.A Legacy of Impactful InitiativesOutgoing President Nisal Caldera addressed the assembly, reflecting on a highly successfultenure characterized by community engagement and professional development. Highlightingthe association’s recent triumphs, Caldera revisited several key projects: The Hadagasma Concert: A landmark event. EMA Staff Workshop: Focused on upskilling the backbone of the industry.…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has decided to send a fact-finding mission to Sri Lanka from January 22 to January 28 to assess the damage caused by the recent cyclone Ditwah.The Director of the IMF’s Communications Department, Julie Kozack also stated that the team will discuss related policy implications under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme.She also underscored that this is a fact-finding mission aimed at enabling the team to gain a clearer understanding of the situation on the ground.

In line with the Government’s programme to achieve the target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the 20-megawatt ‘Windscape Mannar’ wind power plant constructed in Mannar by CEYLEX Renewables was officially connected to the national grid yesterday (15) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.Under the ‘Windscape Mannar’ project, for the first time in Sri Lanka’s energy history, four of the country’s largest wind turbines, each with a capacity of 5 megawatts, have been commissioned, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. As the project has been implemented by a fully local company, it has enabled a substantial amount of…

Two members of notorious organized criminal gangs, who are wanted in connection with multiple homicides, were brought back to Sri Lanka from Dubai early this morning (January 16).A woman, apprehended along with the suspects in Dubai, was also repatriated, police confirmed.According to police, she is a resident of Mount Lavinia and had been wanted in connection with the alleged misappropriation of state funds.The suspects were taken into custody upon arrival at the airport, and further investigations into these suspects are currently underway.

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said she had presented her Nobel Peace Prize to U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday during a high-stakes encounter that could affect how Trump seeks to shape the South American country’s political future.It was not immediately clear whether he had accepted the medal. Machado, who described the meeting as “excellent,” told reporters she had done so in recognition of his commitment to the freedom of the Venezuelan people.Her gesture appeared to be part of her effort to gain influence over the future direction of her country. Trump openly campaigned for the prize before Machado…