Over 100mm rainfall expected in several Provinces tomorrow
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rain in the Eastern, Central, and Uva Provinces and the Polonnaruwa District. Per the advisory, effective from 08.30 am tomorrow (17) to 8.30 am on December 18, the prevailing showery…
Cabinet approves steps to ratify ILO Convention on Workplace Violence and Harassment
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a resolution to introduce legal provisions enabling Sri Lanka to ratify and implement the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention on Eradicating Violence and Harassment in the World of Work (C190). Adopted at the 108th…
SLBC celebrates 100 years of pioneering Radio
The Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), the pioneer of electronic media in the country, is celebrating its centenary today, 16 December 2025. Ceylon Exports information Sri Lankan radio services were officially launched on 16 December 1925 under the initiative of…
Cabinet approves Rs. 150 Mn for National e‑Court Project
The Government of Sri Lanka has identified the digitalization of the judicial system as a national priority, with the Cabinet of Ministers approving Rs. 150 million to advance the e‑Court Project. As the first phase of the transformation, the Supreme…
Draft National Electricity Policy presented
Minister of Power Kumara Jayakody says Sri Lanka has prepared a draft National Electricity Policy as part of a broader national energy strategy aimed at meeting current and future needs while addressing sector challenges. A committee of experts,consisting of Prof….
Rooted in Change: Kelani Valley’s Bold Climate Crusade with UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka
Kelani Valley Plantations PLC invited to be Patron of the Water & Ocean Stewardship Working Group of UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka In a world gasping under the weight of its own carbon footprint, where floods wash away futures…
Hasaranga finds new IPL home with Lucknow Super Giants
Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga was snapped up by Lucknow Super Giants for INR 2 crore at the IPL mini-auction on Tuesday, a significantly lower figure compared to his previous IPL earnings. Hasaranga, one of the leading white-ball bowlers in…
Sri Lanka Cricket mourns passing of D. S. De Silva
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has expressed its condolences over the demise of former Sri Lanka leg-spinner and ex-SLC chairman D. S. De Silva. In a statement, the SLC expressed its deepest sympathies to the family of De Silva. De Silva…
Police seek public help to trace Mahawa theft suspect
The Police have sought public help to find a suspect wanted for several thefts in the Mahawa area on November 24. According to the Police, the suspect had broken into four stores in the area and stolen items. The suspect…
KKR outbid CSK to land Cameron Green in dramatic IPL auction battl
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green was among the highest-profile signings so far at the IPL mini-auction on Tuesday, with Kolkata Knight Riders securing his services for INR 25.20 crore following an intense bidding war with Chennai Super Kings. CSK and KKR…