In a major push towards digital transformation, the Government of Sri Lanka announced that it will launch its national Digital ID system by April 2026, a move that it promises will revolutionize access to public services while ensuring strong data privacy and citizen protection. MORE..
31 Jul 2025 (8:43 PM)
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has increased to -0.3% in July 2025, compared to -0.6% in June 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
31 Jul 2025 (5:26 PM)
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) plans to increase the daily digital payment volume by about 30%, a senior official said during a public event promoting digital transactions. MORE..
31 Jul 2025 (7:12 PM)
Japan s weather office has lifted a tsunami advisory imposed a day earlier, becoming one of the last countries to rescind the emergency order after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded hit Russia s Far East. MORE..
31 Jul 2025 (7:40 PM)
The Presidents Entitlements (Repeal) Bill has been gazetted. The Bill has been drafted to revoke special privileges extended to former Presidents and their widows. MORE..
31 Jul 2025 (6:34 PM)
Around 300 police officers have been suspended owing to various offenses in the past six months, Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala has revealed.
31 Jul 2025 (10:43 PM)