Special security in place for India-Pakistan T20 WC match in Colombo
Special security arrangements have been put in place for the high-profile India-Pakistan Twenty20 cricket match scheduled to be held in Colombo on Feb. 15, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said Tuesday. Speaking at the weekly Cabinet decision media briefing, Minister…
Govt to launch pilot project introducing A/C buses for persons with special needs
The government has approved a pilot project to introduce 10 air-conditioned, low-floor buses equipped with special facilities for persons with special needs. The initiative will be implemented using funds allocated under the Clean Sri Lanka Project, with the aim of…
Bhanuka Rajapaksa clarifies remarks on Indian Bats, praises batting talent
Sri Lanka batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa has issued a clarification on comments made during a recent interview, saying his remarks were intended as praise for Indian cricket and were partly misunderstood due to translation. In a clarification shared following the interview,…
Bohra Leaders meet President, Praise Economic Reform & Anti-Drug Efforts
A meeting between the spiritual leader of the Bohra community, His Holiness Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin Saheb and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake took place this afternoon (10) at the Presidential Secretariat. More than one million members of the Bohra community…
CBK speaks out for Saman Ekanayake, warns govt is dismantling public service
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has voiced strong concern over what she described as the erosion of Sri Lanka’s professional public service, warning that selective justice and politically driven governance threaten the foundations of the State. In a statement issued…
Govt. moves to link key state institutions to National Cyber Security Centre
A national initiative to connect state institutions operating critical information infrastructure to the National Cyber Security Operations Centre (NCSOC) was launched following a Cabinet decision, with a special discussion held on Feb. 10 at the Old Parliament Building in Colombo….
How many fans filled stadiums across India & Sri Lanka?
After the first six thrilling matches across India and Sri Lanka, the ICC’s digital channels have seen a huge increase in engagement compared to the first two days of the 2024 tournament, highlighted by the 647 million video views across…
China–Sri Lanka Friendship Poised for Stronger Growth, Says Chinese Envoy
Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong said China remains committed to deepening cooperation with Sri Lanka and advancing a shared future between the two countries, as he addressed a Spring Festival gathering in Colombo on Sunday evening. Speaking at…
Gangaramaya Relics Exposition: Special request to devotees
The Chief Incumbent of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Ven. Dr Kirinde Assaji Nayaka Thera has requested the public to refrain from queuing for the exposition of the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo,…
SLTB’s first female conductors begin duties
The first female conductors appointed to the state bus service, Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), assumed duties today (10 Feb). The female conductors commenced their duties from the Makumbura Multi-Modal Centre (MMC) in Kottawa. Nineteen women were recently appointed as…