Australian low-cost airline Jetstar has launched a new low-fare service between Australia and Sri Lanka, with its inaugural flight arriving at the Bandaranaike International Airport from Melbourne today (25).

Canada on Tuesday (Aug 25) announced retaliatory tariffs on C$27.6 billion (US$19.94 billion) worth of United States goods, matching dollar-for-dollar new duties imposed by Washington.

Minister Chandana Abayarathna has called on all communities to unite, regardless of religious differences, to overcome the challenges facing Sri Lanka, as reconstruction work on disaster-damaged infrastructure began in Anamaduwa, Puttalam today (24).

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Women’s Wing has filed a petition before the Supreme Court seeking a constitutional determination on the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.

The third Randoli Perahera of the Kandy Esala Maha Perahera Festival is currently making its way through the streets of Kandy.

The US has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism after 47 years, lifting what it said was the "final major barriers" for private sector investment in the country and its reintegration into the global economy.

The government held a special discussion today (25) to assess the potential impact of the global El Niño phenomenon on the supply and prices of essential food commodities in Sri Lanka and to strengthen preparations to address any disruptions.

Eleven newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners from across the world presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (25) at the Presidential Secretariat.

A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court in support of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill presented to Parliament by the government.

Sri Lanka has officially launched this year’s petroleum exploration licensing round for the Mannar Basin, with the launch ceremony held today (25) at the headquarters of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation.

The Bribery Commission has informed court that investigations are continuing into the alleged loss of more than USD 6.7 million to the government over the importation of substandard organic fertilizer during the administration of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Sri Lanka Police have announced a special security and traffic plan for the fourth Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera, which will be held tomorrow (26).

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States.

A training aircraft was involved in an accident while landing at the Ratmalana Airport today (25).

The Court of Appeal will announce on October 7 whether notices should be issued on the intervening petitions filed in connection with a petition submitted by former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay.

The government intends to hold the Provincial Council elections as soon as possible, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated.

The government will continue using the QR code system for fuel distribution as the conflict in the Middle East has not yet ended, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today (25).

The Paddy Marketing Board has purchased 45,362 metric tonnes of paddy under the government’s paddy purchasing programme for the Yala season, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today (25).