Govt pays Rs. 3.2 billion in compensation to livestock farmers hit by Ditwah
The government has completed compensation payments totaling over Rs. 320 million to livestock farmers whose farms were damaged by the Ditwah cyclone, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Namal Karunaratne said on Saturday (7). The payments were made to farmers…
Minister warns bus owners of permit cancellation over staff drug use
Minister Bimal Rathnayake warned bus owners that their route permits will be cancelled if drivers or conductors are found using illegal drugs. Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development said authorities would hold owners accountable, rejecting claims that drug use…
Free entry for first ever Night International Game At SSC
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 The Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground will host its first-ever international cricket match under floodlights tomorrow, 10 February 2026. The historic occasion will see Pakistan take on the USA in a World Cup fixture,…
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…