Weather : Low-Pressure area to bring more showers
A low-pressure area persists over the central parts of the south Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of Sri Lanka, according to the Department of Meteorology. Its influence is expected to affect weather conditions over the island and surrounding sea…
New guidelines approved to revive stalled 4G expansion drive
The Cabinet has approved new reimbursement guidelines to accelerate the “Communication to the Village” (Gamata Sannivedanaya) national project aimed at expanding 4G broadband coverage islandwide. The Sri Lanka Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (TRC), which implements the project under the Finance Act…
Cabinet approves US$400 million World Bank facility for reforms
The Cabinet has approved obtaining a US$400 million financial facility from the World Bank under a three-year Programmatic Reform Development Policy Operation covering 2026–2028. The funding aims to support structural reforms, enhance competitiveness, strengthen economic governance and promote sustainable growth….
Planned Locomotive Union strike called off after Army training postponement
The planned trade union action by the Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union, which was scheduled to begin at midnight today, has been called off after the Ministry of Transport agreed to temporarily suspend locomotive driver training being conducted for 20 army…
Free entry for SSC’s last T20 World Cup Game
Gates 5 and 7 of the SSC Grounds, Colombo, will be kept open for the public to enter and witness the Pakistan vs. Namibia match, ‘Free-of-Charge.’ The game will be played on Wednesday (18 February). The gates will open at…
CIM Sri Lanka Hosts Vibrant Member Night Featuring Global Leadership and New Strategic Benefits
The CIM Sri Lanka Professional Member Support Committee (SLPMSC) recently hosted an exclusive Member Night on February 13 at the Sundowner, Colombo Swimming Club. The event served as a premier networking platform, bringing together over 100 CIM members and distinguished…
Sri Lanka launches Digital Nomad Visa to attract remote workers
Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe announced that Sri Lanka now offers a Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) to foreign professionals who wish to live and work remotely from the country while serving clients abroad. The initiative aims to position Sri Lanka as…
Australian-Born GIEO Active Launches in Qatar with Lasith Malinga
Australian-born performance lifestyle brand GIEO Active officially launched in Qatar at LuLu Hypermarket, Barwa City, marking a significant milestone in its international expansion strategy. The high-profile event featured global cricket icon Lasith Malinga alongside senior leadership of LuLu Group International,…
Army to be sent overseas for Locomotive Training amid strike threat
Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena says the Government will send Army personnel overseas for training if railway unions prevent plans to train them locally as locomotive drivers for emergency deployment. The Deputy Minister said the proposal involves training 20 serving…
147 Years of Rivalry: Oxford College of Business Powers the Battle of the Blues 2026
Oxford College of Business (OCB) has been named the Platinum Sponsor of the 147th Battle of the Blues, reinforcing its commitment to youth development and one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic and enduring school cricket rivalries. The historic three day…