Sri Lanka hosts first-ever international conference on child protection
2025-07-25
For the first time in Sri Lanka, an international conference dedicated to child protection has been launched to address violenceContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – July 25
2025-07-25
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka waives visa fees for 40 countries : Full list released
2025-07-25
Sri Lanka has expanded its visa-fee waiver to 40 countries in a bid to boost tourist arrivals. While the initiativeContinue Reading
Thailand, Cambodia clashes : UN to hold emergency meeting
2025-07-25
The United Nations Security Council is due to hold an emergency meeting on Friday to discuss the ongoing border clashesContinue Reading
Four arrested with elephant tusks in Galgamuwa raid
2025-07-25
Four suspects were taken into custody today (24) along with two elephant tusks following a raid carried out in theContinue Reading
Driving licence software cost reduced from Rs. 184 Mn to Rs. 28 Mn : Govt
2025-07-25
The government has significantly reduced costs associated with the software maintenance contract for printing driver’s licences, Newsfirst reported. The moveContinue Reading
Artist remanded over Rs. 30,000 bribes
2025-07-25
An artist has been arrested by officials of the Bribery Commission on charges that he solicited bribes from a schoolContinue Reading
RMV system was deliberately taken down – Deputy Minister
2025-07-25
Deputy Minister of Transport Dr. Prasanna Gunasena claimed that the system of the Department of Motor Traffic (RMV) was deliberatelyContinue Reading
Under Armour cracks down on Counterfeits in Major Colombo Ruling
2025-07-25
U.S.-based sportswear giant Under Armour has obtained an interim injunction from the Commercial High Court of Colombo against Sri LankanContinue Reading
Islandwide search operation: Over 1,500 arrested yesterday
2025-07-25
Sri Lanka’s police, Special Task Force, and tri-forces carried out a series of joint search operations on July 24 asContinue Reading
Sri Lanka has identified five sites for first nuclear power plant
2025-07-25
Sri Lanka has identified five potential sites for its first nuclear power plant as part of ongoing efforts to developContinue Reading
New IMF statement on Sri Lanka’s recent macroeconomics development
2025-07-25
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team led by Mr. Evan Papageorgiou, IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, visited ColomboContinue Reading
Court orders Minister Wasantha & two others to give statements in land fraud case
2025-07-25
The Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court has ordered Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe, Deputy Labour Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe, and Kaduwela MayorContinue Reading
China’s BYD to assemble EVs in Pakistan from 2026
2025-07-25
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD plans to roll out its first car assembled in Pakistan by July or August 2026Continue Reading
Controversial Pardon: Separate case sends suspect back to prison
2025-07-25
Athula Tilakaratne, who was previously released from the Anuradhapura Prison under a Presidential pardon — which is currently under investigationContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to waive visa fees for 40 more countries to boost tourism
2025-07-25
The Sri Lankan government has decided to extend visa-free entry to an additional 40 countries, aiming to boost the country’sContinue Reading
Japanese delegation to Explore Investment Priorities in Sri Lanka
2025-07-25
A discussion took place yesterday afternoon (24) at the Presidential Secretariat between the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika SanathContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-07-25
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (25 July), comparedContinue Reading