Iraj Pathiraja appointed new Immigration Controller General
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of Iraj Chaminda Pathiraja, an officer in the Special Grade of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service, as the permanent Controller General of Immigration and Emigration. Pathiraja had previously served in the post…
Cabinet approves revision of National Housing Policy and review of stalled projects
The Cabinet of Ministers has taken two key decisions to address Sri Lanka’s housing challenges, approving both the revision of the National Housing Policy and the appointment of an Expert Committee to review stalled housing projects. The Cabinet of Ministers…
Cabinet nod for new methodology for issuing inter‑provincial passenger transport permits
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal presented by the Minister of Transport to implement a new methodology for issuing inter‑provincial passenger transport permits. The decision follows earlier Cabinet approval granted on December 11, 2023, to introduce reforms in…
Sri Lanka’s inflation increases to 2.4% in March 2026
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) year-on-year, has increased to 2.4% in March 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics. The department states that the figure is an increase compared…
Sixth edition of Lanka Premier League in July
Sri lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) will be held from July 10 to August 5. According to an SLC statement, the sixth edition of the much-anticipated T20 league will be played across four…
Former MP Premalal Jayasekara released on bail
Former Member of Parliament Premalal Jayasekara, who was arrested following a complaint over an alleged firearm threat, has been released on bail by the Nuwara Eliya Magistrate’s Court. The court granted him bail with a surety of Rs. 1 million…
UK moves to ban smoking for everyone born after 2008
Children who do not reach the age of 18 before January 1, 2027 will never be permitted to buy cigarettes or tobacco products in the UK, once a new law that has now completely cleared parliament gets royal assent from…
Taiwan president cancels Africa trip after China pressures nations to close airspace
Taiwan’s president was forced to cancel his trip to Africa after China allegedly pressured countries to close their airspace to his aircraft. Lai Ching-te, a staunch defender of Taiwan’s sovereignty, was due to travel to the small country of Eswatini…
Mastercard strengthens Sri Lanka’s digital payments ecosystem with two major launches
New Soundbox and Cloud Commerce solutions make digital payments easier and more affordable for small businesses Left to Right Yohan Wijesiriwardane – Co-Founder & CEO Payable Pvt Ltd, Hon. Eng. Eranga Weeraratne – Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Hon. Chathuranga…
Eran Wickramaratne to cricket administration? S.M. Marikkar responds to reports
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S.M. Marikkar has claimed that the government may be considering changes to the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket in a bid to gain public popularity ahead of May Day. Speaking to the media, Marikkar said…