Government to regulate School Student Transport Services
A discussion on regulating school student transport services was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office today (09 Feb). According to the Prime Minister’s Office, officials from the National Transport Commission and the…
Shannon Cowlin appointed ADB Country Director for Sri Lanka
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Shannon Cowlin as its new Country Director for Sri Lanka. According to an ADB statement, Shannon Cowlin assumed office in Colombo today (09 Feb). “I am honoured to be appointed Country Director of…
PM leads talks on regulating school student transport services
A discussion on regulating school student transport services was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office today (09 Feb). According to the Prime Minister’s Office, officials from the National Transport Commission and the…
Indian delegation arrives for return of Devnimori relics
A high-level Indian delegation, including Mangubhai Patel, Governor of Madhya Pradesh and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein of Arunachal Pradesh, arrived in Sri Lanka today (09 Feb) to oversee the repatriation of the historic Devnimori Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha…
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
A Hong Kong court has sentenced pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison under Beijing’s sweeping national security law in a verdict that media and rights groups have described as “cruel and profoundly unjust”. The sentence on…
Canada warns of visa scams linked to 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Government of Canada has warned of visa scams targeting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Canadian Government has announced that no special visa called a “FIFA Visa” or any special tourist visa will be issued for the 2026 World…
Interpol red notices issued for 103 Sri Lankan fugitives
Sri Lankan Police have announced that Interpol Red Notices have been issued to track down 103 criminals who have sought refuge overseas, it was reported. Police Spokesman ASP F. U. Wootler confirmed that three fugitives have already been returned to…
Sri Lanka’s main cancer detection center relocated
Sri Lanka’s main Cancer Early Detection Centre has been relocated to new premises today, with plans to expand such facilities to every district in the future, Deputy Health Minister Hansaka Wijemuni announced. He noted that six centres are already operating…
Actress files CID complaint over fake news
Sri Lankan actress Peshani Ekanayake has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) regarding a fake post circulated on social media targeting her. In a video message outside the CID today, Peshani said that the fake post had…
99x to Host Quality Week 2026 on Quality in the Age of Intelligence
99x QA team and organisers of Quality Week 2026 99x, as the strategic partner and organiser, through its Quality Assurance community and Colombo Quality Camp initiative, announces Quality Week 2026. The theme for this year, “Quality in the age of…