104 new low-floor buses arrive for Lanka Metro Transit project
A of 104 low-floor buses purchased for the upcoming Lanka Metro Transit project have arrived in Sri Lanka. The buses are expected to be deployed when the Lanka Metro Transit project is launched in September. The low-floor buses have…
Govt hails S&P rating stability as proof of economic recovery and policy consistency
According to the latest assessment conducted by S&P Global Ratings in July 2026, the Government has successfully maintained Sri Lanka’s sovereign credit rating at its previous level, reflecting the country’s continued economic stability. It is particularly noteworthy…
Foreign tourist killed after paramotor crashes into sea off Bentota
File Image A 31-year-old Palestinian woman was killed after a powered parachute (paramotor) crashed into the sea in Bentota this evening. According to Police, the accident occurred on July 29 in the Bentota Police Division during a recreational paramotor ride…
Police warn public of fake GovPay websites, SMS scams
Sri Lanka Police have warned the public against fake websites and SMS messages designed to resemble the Government’s official GovPay payment platform, following several cases of financial fraud. Fraudsters had created fake websites similar to GovPay to deceive users into…
Heat advisory issued for Eastern Province and five districts tomorrow
The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for Thursday (30), warning that the heat index is expected to reach the ‘Caution level’ in parts of the Eastern Province and five districts. The advisory covers the Eastern Province…
BASL adopts seven-point resolution on judges’ retirement age proposal
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has adopted a seven-point resolution outlining its position on the Government’s proposed constitutional amendment to extend the retirement age of judges, including those of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal. The…
Govt allocates Rs. 237 million to accelerate ‘Ceylon Tea Village’ project
The Government has allocated an additional Rs. 237 million to accelerate the implementation of its ‘Ceylon Tea Village’ project, which aims to establish 500 tea villages across the country. The decision was announced at a meeting chaired by Plantation and…
Sri Lanka urges stronger collective action against human trafficking
Sri Lanka marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, with the government calling for stronger collective action to combat human trafficking and protect victims. In a message to mark the day, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Chairman…
Govt. launches ‘V-Pramithi’ programme to test consumer goods
The Ministry of Science and Technology has launched the “V-Pramithi” national programme to improve the quality and safety of consumer goods sold in Sri Lanka. The programme was launched at the Pettah Public Market as part of the “Clean Sri…
NPP-affiliated lawyers defend judicial reform proposal
The Lawyers for Public Mandate (LPM) Organization has defended the government’s proposed judicial reforms, alleging that politicians facing unresolved corruption cases are attempting to portray the legislation as a threat to judicial independence. Speaking at a media briefing, Attorneys representing…