Sri Lanka’s Apparel Exports Up 5.2% in June 2025, Driven by EU and UK Growth
2025-07-26
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports grew by 5.2% in June 2025 compared to the same month last year, with notableContinue Reading
Millionaire’s Son & Australia returnee Arrested for Series of Handbag & Phone Thefts
2025-07-26
Two young men, including the son of a millionaire businessman from Panadura, have been arrested by the Piliyandala Police forContinue Reading
Cambodia–Thailand fighting : Statement from Sri Lanka
2025-07-26
Media Release The Government of Sri Lanka is concerned over the recent incidents along the Cambodia–Thailand border, which has resultedContinue Reading
Five suspects arrested over Homagama murder case
2025-07-26
Police have arrested five suspects in connection with the murder of a man whose body was found dumped along theContinue Reading
Strong winds : Alert for 11 districts
2025-07-26
Strong winds of about (50-55) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and inContinue Reading
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