Minor flood warning issued for 8 areas
Due to rainfall received since last night in certain catchment areas of the Mahaweli River, there is a possibility of flood conditions during the next 48 hours in the low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River within the following Divisional Secretariat…
SLT-MOBITEL, The Most Reliable Network becomes the first to Drive Sri Lanka’s Next Digital Transformation with 5G
Marking a major leap forward in the country’s digital transformation journey, SLT‑MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, has made its 5G network publicly available, enabling Sri Lankans to experience the power and possibilities of next-generation connectivity. Beyond unprecedented speed and…
Dialog Launches Sri Lanka’s Largest 5G Network, Connecting Over 1.5 Million Subscribers
Left to right: NOVA, the Humanoid Robot Powered by Dialog 5G Ultra and Supun Weerasinghe, Director / Group Chief Executive, Dialog Axiata PLC Over 1.5 million Dialog subscribers already connected to the largest 5G network in Sri Lanka First operator…
Schools in Central Province closed on Friday and Monday
All schools in the Central Province will be closed on Friday, December 19, and Monday, December 22, due to adverse weather conditions, according to the Chief Secretary of the Central Province. (Newswire) The post Schools in Central Province closed on…
Maldivian Coast Guard detains two Sri Lankan boats for illegal fishing
The Maldivian Coast Guard on Wednesday captured two Sri Lankan fishing boats found within the Maldives’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The interception of the Sri Lankan vessels was announced by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) in a statement on…
“Can’t appoint those who did not apply” Minister defends cricket selection appointments
Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage defended the appointment of a new national cricket selection committee, stating the process adhered strictly to legal requirements and dismissing criticism that the picks were influenced by personal favoritism. The ministry confirmed that…
False calls to 119 Hotline punishable offence – Police
Sri Lanka Police have reiterated that the 119 emergency telephone service must be used strictly for reporting genuine emergencies, warning that misuse of the hotline is a punishable offence under the Penal Code. Issuing a statement, the Police Department said…
Court orders destruction of seized illegal Float Valve stock
A Sri Lankan court has ordered the destruction of a stock of illegal float operated valves seized in Kadawatha after finding that the products were sold without mandatory labeling and certification, the Consumer Affairs Authority said. The Mahara Magistrate’s Court…
SLCERT hosts first stakeholder consultation on Cybercrime Treaty
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step toward strengthening its national cybersecurity framework, with the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) convening its first stakeholder consultation under the Ministry of Digital Economy to discuss the country’s path to ratifying…
BOI approves state‑of‑the‑art Botanical Extraction facility in Kandy
The world‑famous beverage from Sri Lanka, Ceylon Tea, is set to enter a new era with the infusion of Biotechnology 4.0, marking a knowledge‑based export drive for the country’s botanical market. A major milestone in this science‑led industrialization was reached…