The Bureau of Rehabilitation has initiated the establishment of a special center dedicated to rehabilitating women addicted to dangerous drugs.

The Public Security Ministry said that there are currently no plans to impose a curfew on election day and that all security measures are in place, with the armed forces on standby if necessary.

Nineteen Indian fishermen who were released from the custody of Sri Lanka reached Chennai, a statement by Indian Embassy in Sri Lanka said.

The Grade 05 Scholarship Examination is scheduled to commence at 9.30 a.m. today (15) at exam centers across the island.

While appreciating the Sri Lanka Police for their efforts to maintain law and order despite the absence of an Inspector General of Police (IGP) or Acting IGP during the pre-presidential election period, the People's Action for Free & Fair Elections (PAFFREL) has expressed concerns about non-implementation of election laws by certain officers.

The International Monetary Fund says that the upcoming elections in Sri Lanka are for the people to decide. It has been stressed that it is important for Sri Lanka to safeguard the hard won gains.

With less than 10 days to go, incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday described the decisive Presidential election as “still open” but expressed confidence of victory on the strength of his proven prowess and the dynamic plan and implementation focus to deliver higher socio-economic growth.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced that if public officials fail to report to work for more than five consecutive days without notice, they must be issued notices of leaving the service within the first five days following their absence.

The Commonwealth and Sri Lanka reviewed collaboration in combating climate change.Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane met with Patricia Scotland KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London.