Sri Lanka’s manufacturing, services sectors expand in June
Sri Lanka’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for June 2025 shows continued growth in both the manufacturing and services sectors. The Manufacturing PMI stood at 51.9, indicating moderate expansion despite a drop in employment. New orders and production increased, though firms…
‘Green Cycling Tour’ around Sri Lanka concludes in Kotte
The ‘Green Cycling Tour’, which saw a cycling team of 25 members start their journey from near the Kotte Divisional Secretariat office and travel around the entire island for 12 days, concluded yesterday. The event was organized by the Sri…
CABINET DECISIONS
Procurement of five (5) Power Sets for the Sri Lanka Railway Department A minimum of 96 Power Sets is required to maintain the Railway service currently in operation, and to meet this minimum requirement, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the…
What are the factors guiding voter preference in SL? : New EU survey reveals
A research report titled Factors Guiding Voter Preference in Elections in Sri Lanka, shows that voters overwhelmingly prioritised candidates who would offer clear strategies to address the economic crisis, fight corruption and ensure good governance. The report, commissioned by the…
‘Muslim in the Dock’ by Lukman Harees book launch in Colombo
Award-winning UK-based Sri Lankan author, writer and human rights activist Lukman Harees’ latest book on ‘Muslim in the Dock’ will be launched on Sunday, 20th July 2025 at 04.30 pm at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute, Colombo, following the recent launch…
Kahawatte youth murder : Four suspects arrested
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting and murder of a youth in Kahawatte on 30th June. According to the Police, a jeep, a car, and three motorcycles used in the crime were recovered. The arrests were…
Illegal vehicle case : Sujeewa Senasinghe granted bail
Member of Parliament Sujeewa Senasinghe was granted bail today after appearing in court regarding a case involving an illegally assembled luxury vehicle valued at approximately Rs. 100 million. The MP was granted bail after appearing before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s…
Opposition Leader & MPs in court for Sujeewa’s case
A group of opposition politicians, including opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, arrived at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today, where MP Sujeewa Senasinghe is expected to appear this morning. MP Sujeewa Senasinghe, who had recently recorded a statement with the Criminal…
Govt launches ‘Artha’ to support 9,000+ children in care homes
The “Artha” National Programme, a government initiative aimed at providing a monthly allowance to children residing in orphanages and childcare centres, was officially launched under the patronage of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Tuesday. The inaugural ceremony of the national…
Govt announces new protected reserves in 03 districts
Government forest lands in the Monaragala, Ampara, and Kandy districts were officially declared as protected reserves under the government’s “Vanaspathi” National Programme. In the Monaragala District, the newly declared reserves include Agare, Bandarawadiya, Kudagodakanda, Millakele, Wantibbagoda, and Weheragalakanda in the…