Central Bank buying new vehicles : Questions raised at COPF
2025-08-13
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has been informed that Central Bank officials are not required to seek approval fromContinue Reading
Vehicle imports : Sri Lanka achieves 72% of revenue target by August
2025-08-13
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has been informed that 72% of the projected target for revenue through vehicleContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – August 13
2025-08-13
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
OHCHR sees shift in Sri Lanka’s unity rhetoric, but no action yet
2025-08-13
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has called on the Sri Lankan Government to seize what itContinue Reading
Easter attacks: Opposition following Rajapaksa playbook to hide culprits
2025-08-12
Government spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa accused the opposition of attempting to conceal the real perpetrators of the 2019 Easter SundayContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – August 12
2025-08-12
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
From Constable to IGP : Who is Priyantha Weerasooriya?
2025-08-12
Senior Deputy Inspector General Priyantha Weerasooriya, a veteran of the Sri Lanka Police with a career spanning 36-years, was appointedContinue Reading
Port City regulations to be submitted to Parliament
2025-08-12
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the submission to Parliament of regulations issued under the Colombo Port City Economic CommissionContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to digitally map rubber lands to meet EU rules
2025-08-12
The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved a proposal to create a digital system for mapping and registering rubber lands inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to establish diplomatic ties with Belize
2025-08-12
The signing of a joint statement to establish diplomatic relations with the State of Belize, has received Cabinet approval. TheContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Rs. 2 Bn for district development
2025-08-12
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the allocation of Rs. 2,000 million from the 2025 national budget to implement theContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – August 11
2025-08-11
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Kite season linked to higher risk of Leptospirosis in children
2025-08-11
Kite season activities can increase the risk of leptospirosis among children, Dr. Deepal Perera of Lady Ridgeway Hospital for ChildrenContinue Reading
Second fatality reported in Borella shooting
2025-08-08
A second person has died following a shooting incident near the Sahaspura housing complex in Borella on Thursday night, raisingContinue Reading
Sasakawa Memorial Trust Holds 34th AGM
2025-08-08
The 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sasakawa Memorial Trust was held recently at the Sasakawa Centre Auditorium, withContinue Reading
Germany stops military exports that could be used in Gaza
2025-08-08
Germany will not authorize any exports of military equipment that could be used in Gaza “until further notice,” Chancellor FriedrichContinue Reading
Protests erupt in Israel over government’s plan to ‘control’ Gaza
2025-08-08
Families of the hostages still being held in Gaza led widespread protests on Thursday against the Israeli government’s plans toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka faces a shortage of 1,139 specialist doctors : Minister
2025-08-08
Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said that 82 specialist doctors have been issued notices over the past five years forContinue Reading