Rs. 227 Million Allocated to Nine Projects Under NIRDC
The presentation of certificates and the signing of the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the allocation of funds to nine projects selected from proposals submitted during the first three months of this year under the National Initiative for the…
Rs. 200,000 Reward for Fishermen Who Rescued Endangered Dugong
Fishermen who rescued a rare dugong trapped in fishing nets off the coast of the Vedithalathivu Nature Reserve were formally recognised by Sri Lanka’s wildlife authorities on Monday. The Department of Wildlife Conservation honoured five fishermen at its Colombo head…
Indian FM arrives in Sri Lanka
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka this evening. The post Indian FM arrives in Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.
US Job Visa: Important New Update
The United States has expanded online presence reviews for all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants worldwide as part of standard visa screening, US announced. According to the advisory, the measure came into effect on December 15 and applies globally to…
Former Hong Kong cricketer to run across Sri Lanka to help kids with cancer
Rahul Sharma, a 24-year-old former under-19 Hong Kong cricketer and current exercise physiologist based in Melbourne, is set to run the length of Sri Lanka in a week to raise funds for childhood cancer research. Sharma plans to start his…
CSMD warns Anti-Terror Bill threatens free speech and privacy
The Collective for Social Media Declaration (CSMD) has raised serious concerns over the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act, No. of 2026 (PSTA), warning it poses significant threats to freedom of expression, privacy, and democratic accountability. Issuing a…
Sri Lanka Train Services: Operating vs Suspended Routes Map as of Dec 22
Sri Lanka’s railway network has partially resumed operations following the impact of Cyclonic Storm Ditwah, with nearly 70 percent of passenger rail lines now back in service, official data showed. According to figures released by the Office of the Commissioner…
Disaster relief new Government circular issued
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Sampath Bank Partners with Toyota Lanka to Make Vehicle Ownership More Rewarding
Mr.Sanjaya Gunawardana, Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Sampath Bank (Sixth from Left) andMr. Manohara Atukorala, Managing Director/ Chief Executive OfficerToyota Lanka (Private) Limited(Sixth from right) exchanged the agreement in the presence of representatives from both institutions. Sampath Bank PLC announced…
New Honorary Consul Appointed for Sri Lanka in Perth
Sri Lanka High Commissioner to Australia Yasoja Gunasekera handed over the Commission of Appointment to Chirantha Weerawardena, the new Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Perth with consular jurisdiction covering Western Australia, on 19 December 2025 at the Sri Lanka…