Cinnamon Life and John Keells Foundation Present La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz
In association with Nations Trust Bank, Colombo welcomes the West End–licensed musical across seven shows in five days Colombo, Sri Lanka; 5th February 2026 – Cinnamon Life, in collaboration with John Keells Foundation (JKF) and in association with Nations Trust…
Union Assurance Upgrades Official Website Strengthening Digital Enablement to Protect What Matters Most
Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s longest standing private Life Insurer, has officially relaunched its corporate website, marking a significant milestone in the Company’s ongoing digital transformation journey. The refreshed platform demonstrates Union Assurance’s focus on innovation and customer-centricity, leveraging technology to…
Over 1,000 drowning deaths since 2024 as Police strengthen marine operations
Sri Lanka Police have expanded operations of the Police Marine Division following an increase in water-related accidents. Police said 71 lifesaving units have been established nationwide, with 308 specially trained officers deployed across 31 of the island’s 48 police…
Work resumes on stalled Obesekarapura housing project
Construction of the Obesekarapura Arunodaya Mawatha apartment complex in Rajagiriya resumed Thursday after being halted due to the financial crisis, political instability and poor contractor performance, the ministry of transport, highways and urban development announced. The project, which began in…
Construction of Kasikote elephant underpass restarts
Development work on the elephant underpass being constructed beneath the railway line at Kasikote, a location between Galgamuwa and Ambanpola known for frequent elephant crossings, has recommenced using new technological methods. The project involves building a tunnel beneath the railway…
JVP General Secretary meets Kerala Chief Minister in India
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva met Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday during an official visit. Silva is currently in India on an invitation extended by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). During…
Passport applicants : Important Notice
The Ministry of Public Security has requested passport applicants not to visit the Department of Immigration and Emigration head office in Battaramulla or any of its regional offices tomorrow, as a computer system breakdown has not yet been restored. In…
New ADB Country Director presents credentials to FM
The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) new Country Director for Sri Lanka, Shannon Cowlin, presented credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath at the Foreign Ministry on Tuesday (10 Feb). According to Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry, Shannon Cowlin was…
Lanka Metro Transit bus service from August
The Ministry of Transport has announced plans to introduce the Lanka Metro Transit bus service as a solution to the severe traffic congestion currently prevailing in Colombo city, during a meeting with President Anura Kumara Disassanayake. The necessary infrastructure for…
SC issues notices to ex-presidents in FR case on gender policy
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ordered notices to be issued to several former and current state officials in connection with a Fundamental Rights petition challenging government programs and circulars that permit individuals to change their gender identity through…