Meta officially introduces Instagram parental supervision app to Sri Lanka
2025-07-22
Meta has officially introduced its parental supervision app for Instagram to Sri Lanka, aimed at providing parents with tools toContinue Reading
Three elephant carcasses found in Digampathaha
2025-07-22
The carcasses of two elephants and a tusker were discovered in the Digampathaha area of the Inamaluwa Forest Reserve. TheContinue Reading
Only 12 Wildlife Vets for entire country : Minister
2025-07-22
Environment Minister Dammika Patabendi told Parliament today that the Department of Wildlife Conservation has only 12 veterinarians to manage wildlifeContinue Reading
Deshabandu Tennakoon: Full Inquiry report now public
2025-07-22
Report of the committee of Inquiry appointed by the resolution passed by the Parliament on Tuesday the 08th of AprilContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to partner with AI Singapore for joint R&D
2025-07-22
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AI Singapore, a national program runContinue Reading
Govt says Education Ministry open to feedback on reforms
2025-07-22
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa addressed concerns about the history subject under the new education reforms, stating that misleading claimsContinue Reading
Former minister’s private secretary arrested and granted bail
2025-07-22
An associate of former Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara who was arrested in connection with a corruptionContinue Reading
SUV deal : Emotional MP Jagath Vithana appeals for justice
2025-07-22
SJB MP Jagath Vithana delivered an emotional speech in Parliament, expressing anguish over the recent arrest of his son inContinue Reading
Cabinet approves call for local bids to supply medicines in 2026
2025-07-22
The Cabinet has approved a proposal by the Minister of Health and Mass Media to invite expressions of interest andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to get new cybersecurity lab to support digital transformation
2025-07-22
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to establish a Threat Hunting and Malware Analysis Lab under the Sri Lanka ComputerContinue Reading
Six airlines owe Rs. 27.6 Bn in embarkation levy – Deputy Minister
2025-07-22
Ports and Civil Aviation Deputy Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku told Parliament that six airlines, including SriLankan Airlines, have defaulted onContinue Reading
Seasonal agriculture jobs for Sri Lankans under new MoU with South Korea
2025-07-22
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Boseong local government in SouthContinue Reading
Cabinet nod for draft bill to reduce perks for former presidents and MPs
2025-07-22
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to gazette and present in Parliament a draft bill to amend the Presidents’ EntitlementsContinue Reading
Canadian woman arrested at BIA with Rs. 181 Mn worth of Hashish
2025-07-22
A 37-year-old Canadian woman was arrested early this morning at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggleContinue Reading
Fuel tax only to be removed after CPC debt repayment – Minister
2025-07-22
The Rs. 50 tax on fuel will be removed once the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation’s (CPC) debt—acquired by the Treasury underContinue Reading
Sajith urges wage hike for plantation workers
2025-07-22
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament that wages for plantation workers must be increased alongside the general minimum wage hike.Continue Reading
Today marks one of Earth’s shortest days on record
2025-07-22
Today, July 22, is expected to be one of the shortest days Earth has experienced since modern records began. ThisContinue Reading
Court issues new order on Kurukkalmadam mass grave
2025-07-22
The Kaluwanchikudy Magistrate’s Court on Monday (21) issued an order to the Consultant Judicial Medical Officer (CJMO) in Colombo toContinue Reading