The Government of Sri Lanka held discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mobilize a loan amounting to USD 100 million, coupled with an externally financed grant amounting to USD 6.9 million...MORE..
17 Oct 2025 (5:12 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces and districts. MORE..
17 Oct 2025 (3:01 PM)
Three suspects including a Police Constable, his mother-in-law and a close associate of an organised criminal have been arrested for allegedly sheltering Ishara Sewwandi, the wanted fugitive who was recently arrested in Nepal and brought back to Sri Lanka. MORE..
17 Oct 2025 (7:16 PM)
Severe traffic congestion has been reported on several roads in Colombo due to the prevailing heavy rains. MORE..
17 Oct 2025 (7:23 PM)
The Parliament of Sri Lanka is scheduled to adopt amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) on October 21, 2025, during the Committee Stage, along with the Committee Stage Amendments. MORE..
17 Oct 2025 (12:54 PM)
A new ticket counter offering air tickets at subsidised prices has been launched at the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Agency (SLFEA) in Narahenpita, in accordance with the government s new program for migrant workers leaving for foreign employment. MORE..
17 Oct 2025 (6:17 PM)