Special priority card to be introduced for differently-abled personsA special priority card will be introduced to ensure priority access to services for differently-abled persons at government institutions.1h agoProgramme launched to integrate rehabilitated drug users into workforceThe Ministry of Industries has launched a programme aimed at providing employment opportunities in the private sector for young people who have completed rehabilitation for drug addiction.2h agoUS Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to limit birthright citizenshipThe Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s contentious attempt to limit citizenship at birth for those born on U.S. soil, delivering a major blow to his agenda.3h agoUS Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to limit birthright citizenshipThe Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s contentious attempt to limit citizenship at birth for those born on U.S. soil, delivering a major blow to his agenda.3h agoPresident chairs National Disaster Council Meeting on El Niño preparednessThe National Council for Disaster Management (NCDM) met this morning (30) at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.3h agoPresident chairs National Disaster Council Meeting on El Niño preparednessThe National Council for Disaster Management (NCDM) met this morning (30) at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.3h agoSouth Korea Parliament confirms former Naver CEO Han Seong-sook as Prime MinisterThe National Assembly of South Korea on Tuesday passed the confirmation motion for Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook, with lawmakers from the main opposition People Power Party boycotting the vote, calling her unfit for the position.4h agoSouth Korea Parliament confirms former Naver CEO Han Seong-sook as Prime MinisterThe National Assembly of South Korea on Tuesday passed the confirmation motion for Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook, with lawmakers from the main opposition People Power Party boycotting the vote, calling her unfit for the position.4h agoPolice warn of tougher action against reckless driversMotorists found driving in a dangerous or reckless manner will face stricter legal action, including prosecution under criminal law in addition to existing traffic laws, Sri Lanka Police have announced.4h agoPolice warn of tougher action against reckless driversMotorists found driving in a dangerous or reckless manner will face stricter legal action, including prosecution under criminal law in addition to existing traffic laws, Sri Lanka Police have announced.4h agoThree foreign nationals arrested at BIA with cigarettes worth Rs. 6.48 millionThree foreign nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of a large stock of illegally imported cigarettes valued at approximately Rs. 6.48 million.4h agoThree foreign nationals arrested at BIA with cigarettes worth Rs. 6.48 millionThree foreign nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of a large stock of illegally imported cigarettes valued at approximately Rs. 6.48 million.4h agoGovt. announces guaranteed prices for paddy for ‘Yala’ season The government has announced the guaranteed purchasing prices for paddy for the 2026 ‘Yala’ cultivation season.5h agoGovt. announces guaranteed prices for paddy for ‘Yala’ season The government has announced the guaranteed purchasing prices for paddy for the 2026 ‘Yala’ cultivation season.5h agoNEWS ALERTDuminda Hulangamuwa named new BOI ChairmanSenior Presidential Economic Adviser Duminda Hulangamuwa has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI).5h agoNEWS ALERTDuminda Hulangamuwa named new BOI ChairmanSenior Presidential Economic Adviser Duminda Hulangamuwa has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI).5h agoNEWS ALERTDeath toll in Wanathawilluwa drowning incident increases to fourAnother schoolboy who drowned after a raft toppled into a tank in Wanathawilluwa has passed away, police stated.5h agoNEWS ALERTDeath toll in Wanathawilluwa drowning incident increases to fourAnother schoolboy who drowned after a raft toppled into a tank in Wanathawilluwa has passed away, police stated.5h agoThree schoolboys drown after raft overturns in Wanathawilluwa Three school students have died after drowning in a tank in Wanathawilluwa while travelling by raft to collect flowers.6h agoThree schoolboys drown after raft overturns in Wanathawilluwa Three school students have died after drowning in a tank in Wanathawilluwa while travelling by raft to collect flowers.6h agoIMF urges Govt. to sustain reform momentum for economic stabilityThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the government and Sri Lankan authorities to continue the ongoing reform agenda, including improvements in governance and monetary policy.6h agoIMF urges Govt. to sustain reform momentum for economic stabilityThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the government and Sri Lankan authorities to continue the ongoing reform agenda, including improvements in governance and monetary policy.6h agoIMF commends Sri Lanka’s macroeconomic stability and reform driveThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Sri Lanka’s resilience and the government’s progress in implementing its economic recovery programme, according to the President’s Media Division.6h agoIMF commends Sri Lanka’s macroeconomic stability and reform driveThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Sri Lanka’s resilience and the government’s progress in implementing its economic recovery programme, according to the President’s Media Division.6h agoHealth Ministry sets up Dengue Operations Centre and HotlineThe Ministry of Health and Mass Media has established a Dengue Operations Centre to expedite the reporting of information and complaints related to dengue prevention and control.7h agoHealth Ministry sets up Dengue Operations Centre and HotlineThe Ministry of Health and Mass Media has established a Dengue Operations Centre to expedite the reporting of information and complaints related to dengue prevention and control.7h agoNEWS ALERTRear Admiral Damian Fernando appointed new Commander of Sri Lanka NavyRear Admiral Damian Fernando has been appointed as the 27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy.7h agoNEWS ALERTRear Admiral Damian Fernando appointed new Commander of Sri Lanka NavyRear Admiral Damian Fernando has been appointed as the 27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy.7h agoIMF reaffirms support as Sri Lanka reviews next phase of economic recoveryRepresentatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (30) at Temple Trees to review Sri Lanka's economic progress and discuss the country's priorities for the next phase of development.7h agoIMF reaffirms support as Sri Lanka reviews next phase of economic recoveryRepresentatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (30) at Temple Trees to review Sri Lanka's economic progress and discuss the country's priorities for the next phase of development.7h agoIMF to begin discussion on seventh review of EFF later this yearThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) will commence discussion with Sri Lankan authorities on the seventh review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement later this year, IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Evan Papageorgiou has confirmed.7h agoIMF to begin discussion on seventh review of EFF later this yearThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) will commence discussion with Sri Lankan authorities on the seventh review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement later this year, IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Evan Papageorgiou has confirmed.7h agoMan sentenced to life imprisonment for heroin possessionA 35-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Anuradhapura Provincial High Court after being found guilty of possessing 3.074 grams of heroin. MORE..7h agoMan sentenced to life imprisonment for heroin possessionA 35-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Anuradhapura Provincial High Court after being found guilty of possessing 3.074 grams of heroin. MORE..7h agoPrime Minister Keir Starmer pledges additional $15bn for UK armed forces as part of new defence investment planThe British government’s new defence investment plan (DIP) has been announced with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer promising to “make the British people safer” with an additional £15bn in funding allocated to defence. 7h agoPrime Minister Keir Starmer pledges additional $15bn for UK armed forces as part of new defence investment planThe British government’s new defence investment plan (DIP) has been announced with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer promising to “make the British people safer” with an additional £15bn in funding allocated to defence. 7h agoNEWS ALERTEx-NLB Chairperson Shyamila Perera granted bail The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the release on bail of former National Lotteries Board (NLB) Chairperson Shyamila Perera, who was arrested over a corruption allegation.8h agoNEWS ALERTEx-NLB Chairperson Shyamila Perera granted bail The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the release on bail of former National Lotteries Board (NLB) Chairperson Shyamila Perera, who was arrested over a corruption allegation.8h ago
