Manoj Nanayakkara appointed Chief Scout Commissioner of Sri Lanka
Attorney-at-Law Manoj Nanayakkara has been appointed as the new Chief Scout Commissioner of the Sri Lanka Scout Association. The appointment was made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in terms of the provisions of the Scouts Ordinance No. 13 of 1957….
Mihintale Thera visits CID over alleged remarks targeting him
The chief incumbent of the Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya, Walawahangunawewe Dhammarathana Thera, appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with recent public statements allegedly made about him. Speaking to the media outside the CID, the thero’s lawyer said the…
Digital fuel card pilot program for Govt vehicles
A new digital card system will be introduced to supply fuel for vehicles belonging to government institutions, starting with a pilot project at the Presidential Secretariat. The move aims to enhance transparency, reduce manual intervention, and enable efficient reimbursement through…
New contracts to be awarded for currency exchange counters at BIA
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of contracts to operate foreign currency exchange counters at the newly developed arrivals terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake. As part of the airport’s ongoing redevelopment efforts, currency exchange counters have…
Festival advance for Govt officers to be increased
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an increase in the festival advance granted to government officers from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000, in line with proposals made under Budget 2026. Under the existing Establishments Code, government employees are eligible to…
Motorcyclist Attacking Vehicles: Police Release More Details
A motorcyclist suspected of attacking vehicles with a club along the Kaduwela–Kollupitiya road near the Ethul Kotte junction was arrested by Welikada Police and produced before court on Monday. Police said the incident took place on the evening of January…
Hypertension and Diabetes project to be expended to 3 districts
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Health and Mass Media to implement the project “Management of Hypertension and Diabetes based on the Strategies in Primary Care Services” in the districts of Galle, Colombo,…
US tariff threat over Iran trade puts Sri Lanka’s export recovery at risk
Sri Lanka’s export recovery faces fresh uncertainty following a sweeping trade warning issued by US President Donald Trump, which could expose Sri Lankan exports to an additional 25 percent tariff due to the country’s trade links with Iran. Arutha…
More underutilized plantation lands to be leased
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to provide underutilized lands and properties to suitable investors for optimal utilization, following the prescribed procurement procedure. This decision follows the approval granted at the cabinet meeting in June 2025, under which…
T20 World Cup: Indian visas refused for several cricketers
USA fast bowler Ali Khan has been denied an Indian visa ahead of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, casting uncertainty over his participation in the tournament, multiple reports said Tuesday. Khan, a key pacer for the United States…