Sri Lanka’s Hemas makes First Overseas Acquisition With $16.2m Kenya Deal
2026-08-19
Sri Lanka’s Hemas Holdings PLC has made its first international acquisition, investing $16.2 million to acquire a 75% stake inContinue Reading
Flying Taxis in Sri Lanka? CAASL targets eVTOL Trial operations within 4 months
2026-08-19
Sri Lanka is moving closer to testing electric “flying taxi” technology, with the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL)Continue Reading
Navy honours 14 Civilians who Risked Lives to Rescue Sailors
2026-08-19
The Sri Lanka Navy has commended 14 civilians who helped rescue 11 naval personnel after a Fast Attack Craft ranContinue Reading
ADB provides $200 million loan for post-cyclone reconstruction, livelihood support
2026-08-18
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government have signed loan agreements for a $200 million project to support reconstructionContinue Reading
Police issue safety advice to taxi passengers amid crime concerns
2026-08-18
The Sri Lanka Police has urged passengers using taxi services to take precautions to protect themselves from theft, robbery andContinue Reading
Colombo Marathon 2026 secures AIMS certification and World Athletics approval
2026-08-18
The Colombo Marathon 2026 has secured official certification from the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) and approvalContinue Reading
UAE issues Missile Threat Alert as Air Defences Detect Potential Attack
2026-08-18
The United Arab Emirates has issued a missile threat warning after its air defence systems detected a potential missile threat,Continue Reading
Repeated absence: Court orders forfeiture of Basil Rajapaksa’s bail money
2026-08-18
The Matara Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday (18) ordered the forfeiture of bail money deposited by former minister Basil Rajapaksa afterContinue Reading
Veteran lyricist Ven. Rambukkana Siddhartha Thera passes away at 76
2026-08-18
Ven. Rambukkana Siddhartha Thera, a renowned Buddhist monk, lyricist and author who made a significant contribution to Sri Lankan songContinue Reading
“We could go bankrupt again”: Ranil warns of 2028 challenge
2026-08-18
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned that Sri Lanka could face another severe economic challenge from the end of 2028Continue Reading
Suranjith Wewita appointed new chairman of SLTDA
2026-08-18
Suranjith Wewita has been appointed chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ForeignContinue Reading
112 new fisheries officers to receive appointment letters tomorrow
2026-08-18
Appointment letters will be presented to 112 newly recruited fisheries officers at a ceremony in Colombo on Wednesday (19), withContinue Reading
Police extend deadline for 383 Police Support Service vacancies
2026-08-18
The deadline for applications for 383 vacancies in the Police Support Service has been extended to Sept. 14, the SriContinue Reading
High wave advisory issued for sea areas from Negombo to Pottuvil
2026-08-18
The Department of Meteorology has issued a high wave advisory for sea areas extending from Negombo to Pottuvil via Galle,Continue Reading
Cabinet approves revised contract to complete Sethsiripaya Phase III
2026-08-18
The Cabinet has approved a revised agreement with Maga Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd. to complete the remaining construction work of theContinue Reading
National Hospital to use KDU facilities to ease cardiac surgery waiting list
2026-08-18
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to sign a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand cardiac and thoracic surgeryContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to enter into prisoner transfer agreement with Poland
2026-08-18
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to enter into an agreement with Poland to allow convicted citizens of either countryContinue Reading
Airport to Colombo by Passenger Drone for US$20–30? Sri Lanka Explores New Service
2026-08-18
Sri Lanka has begun discussions on the possible introduction of a passenger drone service, with Chinese autonomous aerial vehicle companyContinue Reading