US and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, shipping restartThe U.S. and Iran held indirect technical talks in Doha on Wednesday as they seek to agree on the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and secure a lasting ceasefire, a source with direct knowledge of the talks and an Iranian official said. MORE..32m agoTwo Kelani Valley train services suspended until further noticeThe Department of Railways has suspended two train services on the Kelani Valley railway line until further notice due to the unavailability of a power set required for the operation. MORE..1h agoIT, electrical and electronics sectors to drive Sri Lanka’s push toward 7-8% economic growth - PresidentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that the Government aims to increase Sri Lanka’s economic growth from its current level of around 5% to 7–8% over the coming years, emphasising that the information technology, electrical and electronics sectors...MORE..1h agoIT, electrical and electronics sectors to drive Sri Lanka’s push toward 7-8% economic growth - PresidentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that the Government aims to increase Sri Lanka’s economic growth from its current level of around 5% to 7–8% over the coming years, emphasising that the information technology, electrical and electronics sectors...MORE..1h agoNew Navy Commander calls on Defence Secretary Newly appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, has paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha, at the Ministry of Defence today (July 1).1h agoNew Navy Commander calls on Defence Secretary Newly appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, has paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha, at the Ministry of Defence today (July 1).1h agoNew Director General appointed to Board of Investment President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Dr. J.G.L. Sulakshana Jayawardena as the new Director General of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI).2h agoNew Director General appointed to Board of Investment President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Dr. J.G.L. Sulakshana Jayawardena as the new Director General of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI).2h agoSri Lanka launches first e-Economic Census to strengthen data-driven planningThe Department of Census and Statistics has launched Sri Lanka’s first-ever e-Census (Electronic Census) as a part of the Economic Census (Non-Agricultural Economic Activities) 2025/2026, with the objective of compiling the latest and most reliable statistical information...MORE.. 2h agoSri Lanka launches first e-Economic Census to strengthen data-driven planningThe Department of Census and Statistics has launched Sri Lanka’s first-ever e-Census (Electronic Census) as a part of the Economic Census (Non-Agricultural Economic Activities) 2025/2026, with the objective of compiling the latest and most reliable statistical information...MORE.. 2h agoSingle-window approval mechanism proposed for Sri Lanka’s film tourism sectorA discussion with relevant stakeholders on establishing a Single-Window approval mechanism for Sri Lanka’s film tourism sector was held at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. 3h agoSingle-window approval mechanism proposed for Sri Lanka’s film tourism sectorA discussion with relevant stakeholders on establishing a Single-Window approval mechanism for Sri Lanka’s film tourism sector was held at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. 3h agoNEWS ALERTState of Emergency will not be extended - Cabinet SpokespersonThe state of emergency declared following the impact of Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka will not be extended, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.4h agoNEWS ALERTState of Emergency will not be extended - Cabinet SpokespersonThe state of emergency declared following the impact of Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka will not be extended, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.4h agoNEWS ALERTBus fares increased; Minimum fare up to Rs. 34The National Transport Commission (NTC) and the Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) have agreed to increase the bus fares effective from July 6. 4h agoNEWS ALERTBus fares increased; Minimum fare up to Rs. 34The National Transport Commission (NTC) and the Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) have agreed to increase the bus fares effective from July 6. 4h agoNEWS ALERTFort Magistrate orders Suresh Sallay to provide phone, laptop passwords to CIDThe Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has ordered former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay to provide the passwords to his mobile phone and laptop to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to facilitate further investigations. 4h agoNEWS ALERTFort Magistrate orders Suresh Sallay to provide phone, laptop passwords to CIDThe Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has ordered former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay to provide the passwords to his mobile phone and laptop to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to facilitate further investigations. 4h agoWorld Bank approves USD 150 million to support Sri Lanka’s reform agendaThe World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved USD 150 million in financing to support Sri Lanka’s reform agenda aimed at boosting investment, strengthening competitiveness, and creating jobs. MORE..5h agoWorld Bank approves USD 150 million to support Sri Lanka’s reform agendaThe World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved USD 150 million in financing to support Sri Lanka’s reform agenda aimed at boosting investment, strengthening competitiveness, and creating jobs. MORE..5h agoNEWS ALERTCabinet approves revision of bus fares The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal submitted by the Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development to revise bus fares. 5h agoNEWS ALERTCabinet approves revision of bus fares The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal submitted by the Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development to revise bus fares. 5h agoGovt highlights zero-tolerance policy towards torture during UN Subcommittee’s Sri Lanka visit The United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) has concluded its second official visit to Sri Lanka.5h agoGovt highlights zero-tolerance policy towards torture during UN Subcommittee’s Sri Lanka visit The United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) has concluded its second official visit to Sri Lanka.5h agoSpain's record June heat wave blamed for over 1,000 heat-related deathsSpain saw more than 1,000 heat-related deaths in June, making it the deadliest June since records began in 2015 after an extraordinary month of extreme temperatures, according to excess mortality data released Wednesday. MORE..6h agoSpain's record June heat wave blamed for over 1,000 heat-related deathsSpain saw more than 1,000 heat-related deaths in June, making it the deadliest June since records began in 2015 after an extraordinary month of extreme temperatures, according to excess mortality data released Wednesday. MORE..6h agoVice Admiral Damian Fernando assumes duties as 27th Navy Commander Vice Admiral Damian Fernando has assumed office as the 27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy today (01).6h agoVice Admiral Damian Fernando assumes duties as 27th Navy Commander Vice Admiral Damian Fernando has assumed office as the 27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy today (01).6h agoSri Lanka faces 63% probability of strong El Niño event – officialsBased on the current assessment of the El Niño situation, there is a 63% probability of a strong El Niño event in Sri Lanka and a 33% probability of a weak event, according to officials.6h agoSri Lanka faces 63% probability of strong El Niño event – officialsBased on the current assessment of the El Niño situation, there is a 63% probability of a strong El Niño event in Sri Lanka and a 33% probability of a weak event, according to officials.6h agoStation Masters urge immediate resumption of Talaimannar train servicesThe Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association (SLSMA) has stated that, although more than a month has passed since the completion of reconstruction work on the Talaimannar railway line, 6h agoStation Masters urge immediate resumption of Talaimannar train servicesThe Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association (SLSMA) has stated that, although more than a month has passed since the completion of reconstruction work on the Talaimannar railway line, 6h agoFarmer crisis now a national issue, govt. must prioritise solutions – Dilith JayaweeraIssues faced by the farming community have escalated into a national-level crisis that requires urgent government attention, the leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera has stated.7h agoFarmer crisis now a national issue, govt. must prioritise solutions – Dilith JayaweeraIssues faced by the farming community have escalated into a national-level crisis that requires urgent government attention, the leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera has stated.7h agoSeven killed, 22 injured in bus accident on Delhi-Mumbai ExpresswaySeven people were killed and 22 more injured after a sleeper bus they were travelling in collided with a trailer and then burst into flames on the Delhi-Mumbai expressway near Rajasthan's Dausa.7h agoSeven killed, 22 injured in bus accident on Delhi-Mumbai ExpresswaySeven people were killed and 22 more injured after a sleeper bus they were travelling in collided with a trailer and then burst into flames on the Delhi-Mumbai expressway near Rajasthan's Dausa.7h agoNEWS ALERTFormer SIS Director Suresh Sallay calls off hunger strikeThe former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, has called off his hunger strike.8h agoNEWS ALERTFormer SIS Director Suresh Sallay calls off hunger strikeThe former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, has called off his hunger strike.8h ago
