India’s pride jump in Global Innovation Index 2025
India’s innovation journey reached a new milestone in 2025 with the country rising to the 38th position in the Global Innovation Index (GII), assessed across 139 economies by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Over the past decade, India has…
Sri Lanka stun higher-ranked Turkmenistan in AFC Asia Cup qualifier
Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning 1-0 victory over Turkmenistan in the first leg of the AFC Asia Cup 2027 qualifier held at the Racecourse Stadium in Colombo on Thursday. Ranked 197th in the FIFA World Rankings, Sri Lanka overcame…
India and Qatar to finalise trade pact talks soon; FTA expected by mid-2026
India and Qatar will soon finalise the framework to launch negotiations for a free trade agreement, with a deal expected to be concluded by mid or third quarter of 2026, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed on Monday. Goyal…
PM Modi, President Putin Discuss Strengthening India-Russia Strategic Partnership Ahead of December Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephonic conversation on Tuesday to discuss further strengthening the special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia, as well as preparations for President Putin’s visit to India in…
Harsha questions directive to remove “1990 Suwa Seriya” name and colour
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva today raised concerns over the alleged moves by the government to make changes to the 1990 Suwa Seriya free ambulance service. Addressing the Parliament today, MP de Silva said that instructions have been given to…
Retired Army Colonel among two arrested over foreign job scam
Two individuals, including a retired Army Colonel, have been arrested in connection with a large-scale foreign employment scam that defrauded nearly Rs. 20 million from job seekers by promising employment opportunities in several European countries. According to the Special Investigation…
Sri Lanka sets up new Women’s Commission
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya informed Parliament that the newest addition to Sri Lanka’s independent commissions is the National Women’s Commission. PM Amarasuriya said that members were appointed to the commission two to three weeks ago, and that its establishment has…
CBSL Financial Stability Review for 2025 : 07 key points
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released its annual Financial Stability Review (FSR) for 2025, which provides an assessment of the stability of the financial system, identifies and evaluates the associated risks and vulnerabilities, and outlines the policy measures…
NTC to mandate quality certification display on long-distance buses
The National Transport Commission (NTC) announced that all long-distance passenger buses will soon be required to display their official quality certification, allowing passengers to verify service standards before boarding. NTC Chairman P.A. Chandrapala said passengers will have full rights to…
Provincial council elections : SJB calls for applications from candidates
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has called for applications from individuals who wish to contest under the party for the Provincial Council elections. Issuing a notice, the SJB said applications must include details of the relevant district’s voter registration, permanent…