Sri Lanka to host first-ever National AI Expo & Conference in September
Sri Lanka will host its first-ever National AI Expo & Conference on September 29-30, 2025, marking a major step towards transforming the nation into an AI-powered economy. Organised by the Ministry of Digital Economy in partnership with SLT-MOBITEL, the event…
Easter attacks: Opposition following Rajapaksa playbook to hide culprits
Government spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa accused the opposition of attempting to conceal the real perpetrators of the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, similar to what he alleged was done by the Rajapaksa administration. Addressing reporters, Jayatissa commented on the no-confidence motion…
Standing before a wild elephant, Sajith calls for nature-centred conservation strategy
In a special message in honour of World Elephant Day, marked today, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that Sri Lanka’s elephant population is facing serious challenges, with elephants being systematically destroyed. Speaking in front of a wild elephant at the…
Today’s News Digest – August 12
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read. Opposition submits NCM against…
Govt to restart stalled urban development projects
The Cabinet has approved the recommencement of several urban development projects that were halted or slowed since 2021 due to the economic crisis. Of 18 projects suspended, six have been completed, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said. The remaining works…
Former Councillor shot dead : Eyewitness reveals details
Sri Lanka Police have recovered the vehicle that was used in the shooting targeting former Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha member Shantha Mudunkotuwa in Meegoda today. CCTV footage shows the white car used to carry out the shooting, in which the 46-year-old…
Sri Lanka Foreign Agency official detained for over Rs. 01 million in bribes
An Assistant Manager of the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Agency (SLFEA) has been detained over an allegation of soliciting bribes amounting to Rs. 1,050,000. Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra said, the officer of the SLFEA, a subsidiary of the Sri…
From Constable to IGP : Who is Priyantha Weerasooriya?
Senior Deputy Inspector General Priyantha Weerasooriya, a veteran of the Sri Lanka Police with a career spanning 36-years, was appointed Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) in September 2024, becoming the first officer in the 158-year history of the force…
New Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs appointed
The Cabinet has approved the appointment of R.M. Gamini Senarathne as Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs. Senarathne, a special grade officer in the Sri Lanka Administrative Service, currently serves as Secretary to the Provincial Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Production Marketing,…
Sri Lanka to explore floating solar power development
The Cabinet has approved plans to begin developing floating solar power projects as part of the country’s renewable energy expansion. Under the Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2026–2030, several reservoirs have been identified as suitable for generating an estimated 3,000…