Japan grants JPY 332 million for public sector scholarship project
2025-07-26
The Government of Japan has extended a grant aid of JPY 332 million for the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS)Continue Reading
Non-renewal of 219 pharmacy licenses: Minister explains why
2025-07-26
Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament on Friday that 219 pharmacies across the country did not receive license renewalsContinue Reading
Thailand-Cambodia clashes enter third day, displacing tens of thousands
2025-07-26
Fighting along the Thailand-Cambodia border entered its third day on Saturday, with the death toll rising to 32 and overContinue Reading
Weather today: Showers expected in several provinces
2025-07-26
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 JULY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 July 2025 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
President holds virtual meeting with US Trade Representative on Tariff Reduction
2025-07-25
A virtual discussion was held this evening (25) between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson GreerContinue Reading
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