China backs Bamboo ‘Bio-Fence’ proposal to tackle Human-Elephant Conflict in Sri Lanka
China has agreed to provide technical and research support for a proposal to establish bamboo “bio-fences” as a sustainable solution to Sri Lanka’s long-standing human-elephant conflict. The proposal was discussed during an official visit to the International Center for Bamboo…
IFAB says Referee made Wrong Call in Argentina–Switzerland World Cup Clash
Soccer’s law-making body, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), has clarified that Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have been sent off during his side’s 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Argentina. Embolo received a second yellow card in the…
President questions how police estimate street value of seized drugs
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake questioned police officials on how they calculate the estimated street value of narcotics seized during anti-drug operations, during the Galle District Special Coordination Committee meeting on Tuesday. While briefing the President on the progress of the…
President outlines 7 key priorities for 2027, plans Rs. 2 trillion capital spending
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today outlined the Government’s key economic and development priorities for 2027, saying the focus will be on reducing recurrent expenditure while significantly increasing investment in development projects. Speaking at the Galle District Special Coordination Committee Meeting,…
PM participates in the 152nd Aadi Vel procession in Colombo
The annual Aadi Vel festival of the New Kathiresan Kovil passed in front of Temple Trees in the afternoon of 28 July. The Prime Minister participated in the religious ceremony by offering a pooja tray during its street procession on…
Paperless Customs declaration system to be introduced from Oct. 1
A paperless Customs declaration processing system will be introduced from October 1 as part of the Government’s efforts to accelerate the digitalisation of public services, President’s Secretary Nandika Sanath Kumanayake said. He made the remarks at an awareness programme on…
Many trapped in collapsed shopping mall after Japan earthquake
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake which hit Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture has left many people trapped after a shopping mall partially collapsed, public broadcaster NHK reports. Several are also reportedly unaccounted for at a paper factory, a highway bridge has buckled, and…
‘Easy payment’ housing scheme scam: Company director arrested
A director of a private company has been arrested by the Mirihana Special Crimes Investigation Unit for allegedly defrauding members of the public by promising houses and land under an easy payment scheme. The suspect, a 48-year-old resident of Negombo,…
Senior Prof. Upul Subasinghe appointed Vice Chancellor of University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Senior Professor Upul Subasinghe has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. The appointment was made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Senior Prof. Subasinghe currently serves as the Professor and Dean of the Faculty…
JKH brings Wendy’s to Sri Lanka, first outlet due by December 2026
John Keells Holdings (JKH) has announced plans to introduce the globally recognised fast-food chain Wendy’s to Sri Lanka, with the first outlet expected to open by December 2026. The announcement was made in JKH’s financial results for the first quarter…