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)

Myanmar s junta ended the country s state of emergency on Thursday, ramping up preparations for a December election that has been criticised by international monitors and boycotted by opposition groups. MORE..

31 Jul 2025 (8:19 PM)

The Supreme Court has granted permission to hear an appeal filed seeking an annulment of the ruling issued by the Court of Appeal which acquitted and released former Minister Premalal Jayasekara, who was sentenced to death for the murder of an individual during a political rally during the 2015 presidential election period. MORE..

31 Jul 2025 (8:14 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 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)

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)