New guidelines approved to revive stalled 4G expansion drive
2026-02-17
The Cabinet has approved new reimbursement guidelines to accelerate the “Communication to the Village” (Gamata Sannivedanaya) national project aimed atContinue Reading
Cabinet approves US$400 million World Bank facility for reforms
2026-02-17
The Cabinet has approved obtaining a US$400 million financial facility from the World Bank under a three-year Programmatic Reform DevelopmentContinue Reading
Planned Locomotive Union strike called off after Army training postponement
2026-02-17
The planned trade union action by the Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union, which was scheduled to begin at midnight today, hasContinue Reading
Free entry for SSC’s last T20 World Cup Game
2026-02-17
Gates 5 and 7 of the SSC Grounds, Colombo, will be kept open for the public to enter and witnessContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches Digital Nomad Visa to attract remote workers
2026-02-17
Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe announced that Sri Lanka now offers a Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) to foreign professionals who wishContinue Reading
Australian-Born GIEO Active Launches in Qatar with Lasith Malinga
2026-02-17
Australian-born performance lifestyle brand GIEO Active officially launched in Qatar at LuLu Hypermarket, Barwa City, marking a significant milestone inContinue Reading
Army to be sent overseas for Locomotive Training amid strike threat
2026-02-17
Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena says the Government will send Army personnel overseas for training if railway unions prevent plansContinue Reading
147 Years of Rivalry: Oxford College of Business Powers the Battle of the Blues 2026
2026-02-17
Oxford College of Business (OCB) has been named the Platinum Sponsor of the 147th Battle of the Blues, reinforcing itsContinue Reading
IMF MD engages with Cyclone-Affected Communities during Visit to Sri Lanka
2026-02-17
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva commenced her official engagements in Sri Lanka with field visits to areasContinue Reading
Train drivers to strike from midnight today
2026-02-17
Train drivers have decided to withdraw from train operations starting tonight. During a meeting held for newly recruited drivers, theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Parliament passes Bill to Abolish MPs’ Pensions
2026-02-17
The Bill to abolish the pensions of Members of Parliament was passed in Parliament today, marking a significant legislative stepContinue Reading
Importers dispute deputy minister’s claim over vehicle tax changes
2026-02-17
The Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has responded to recent remarks by Prof. Anil Jayantha, noting that whileContinue Reading
President, IMF Chief hold talks in Colombo
2026-02-17
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and her delegation at the Presidential SecretariatContinue Reading
Sri Lanka begins local production of cancer-detection drug FDG
2026-02-17
Sri Lanka has commenced local production of FDG (Fluoro Deoxy Glucose), a radiopharmaceutical primarily used in the early detection andContinue Reading
JICA yet to greenlight LRT project : Foreign Minister
2026-02-17
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has yet to provide final clearance for the proposed Colombo Light Rail Transit (LRT)Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Super 8 schedule confirmed; tickets now available online
2026-02-17
Sri Lanka’s Super 8 fixtures at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 have been confirmed, with tickets for allContinue Reading
Lane Closures on Southern Expressway: Notice to Motorists
2026-02-17
The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development has announced intermittent lane closures on the Southern Expressway due to maintenanceContinue Reading