Govt to establish task force to boost sports tourism
2025-10-16
The government has decided to establish an operations committee comprising officials from both the public and private sectors to takeContinue Reading
Disaster preparedness drill conducted in Ella Town
2025-10-16
A disaster preparedness drill was conducted near Ella Town today (16), jointly organized by the Disaster Management Centre and theContinue Reading
Lanka Government Cloud services remain disrupted : ICTA assures no data loss
2025-10-16
The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) said no data loss or security breach has occurred following the disruption ofContinue Reading
Govt launches low-cost air ticket program for Migrant Workers
2025-10-16
A new government initiative offering discounted air tickets for Sri Lankan migrant workers officially launched today at the Sri LankaContinue Reading
Deepika Padukone becomes new voice for Meta AI
2025-10-16
Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has become the new voice of Meta AI, taking her fans into frenzy. The Om ShantiContinue Reading
Dayasiri submits Parliament motion against political parties taking MPs’ salaries
2025-10-16
Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekara has submitted a private member’s motion in Parliament seeking to prohibit political parties from crediting theContinue Reading
Court orders Police to return land in Northern Sri Lanka
2025-10-16
A court in Jaffna has ordered the police to return 2.5 acres of land occupied for a police station sinceContinue Reading
Over 300,000 driver’s licenses pending issuance : Transport officials
2025-10-16
More than 300,000 driver’s licenses are pending issuance currently, and arrangements have been made to print and distribute them withinContinue Reading
Inland Revenue reaches 102% of target, tops estimates
2025-10-16
Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department collected 102% of its expected tax revenue by the end of September, officials told theContinue Reading
HRCSL backs new legal reforms to ban corporal punishment of children
2025-10-16
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has raised concerns over an increase in reports of child rights violations,Continue Reading
Amending Laws on Women Working at Night : Update from Ministry
2025-10-16
The Ministry of Labour has announced plans to amend the existing laws on the employment of female workers at nightContinue Reading
Vehicles held due to cross-border LC issue can be released under conditions : Customs
2025-10-16
Sri Lanka Customs today (16) informed the Court of Appeal that vehicles currently held by the department due to importationContinue Reading
UNP HQ renovation : Former Engineering Corp official arrested
2025-10-16
Former Executive Director of the State Engineering Corporation (SEC), Nilu Wijedasa, has been arrested by the Bribery Commission. The arrestContinue Reading
How Nepal media reported SL underworld arrest
2025-10-16
The Kathmandu Post has reported that Nepal has deported six Sri Lankan nationals linked to the murder of underworld figureContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-10-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (16), compared to Wednesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Nepal and Oman secure spots in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
2025-10-16
Nepal and Oman have secured two of the three available places in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 atContinue Reading
PM Harini meets Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar
2025-10-16
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya kicked off her official visit to India with a meeting with the Indian Minister of ExternalContinue Reading
Justice Minister stresses public access over Lawyer convenience
2025-10-16
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara says new projects by the ministry should be based on public access to justice, andContinue Reading
