Printing resumes as over 700,000 driver’s licences remain pending
More than 700,000 driver’s licences are currently pending printing, Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena said. He said printing has now resumed after two new printing machines were purchased, with efforts underway to clear the backlog within less than six months. (Newswire)…
Deputy Minister Inspects Disaster Relief Services Warehouse
Deputy Minister of Defence Maj. Gen. Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) inspected the National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC) warehouse complex in Orugodawatta today as the newly established High Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (Supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC) began operations. The Deputy…
Top CEO Arrested Over Alleged Bribe to State Official
The Chief Exefutive Officer of Continental Insurance Lanka Limited has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. The suspect, identified as Mailanarachchilage Don Wenceslaus Gerald Lazarus Gunadasa is accused of aiding and abetting a bribery…
Police issue statement on accident involving MP Ashoka Ranwala
Sri Lanka Police have issued an official statement regarding a road accident involving National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Ashoka Sapumal Ranwala in the Sapugaskanda Police area on Thursday night. According to the police, the accident occurred at around…
Minister calls for practical solutions amid criticism over Knuckles road proposal
Minister K. D. Lal Kantha has called for scientific and practical proposals to address access issues in areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah, particularly the Meemure area. Responding to criticism over a proposal to open an old route through the Knuckles…
Public urged to prioritize mental well-being after Cyclone Ditwah
The Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists has issued a statement in response to the recent Cyclone Ditwah, which has severely impacted communities across the country. The statement offers guidance to individuals and families coping with the emotional aftermath of the…
MullenLoweGroup Reaffirms its Leadership Position in Sri Lanka
Named “Creative Agency of the Year in the Rest of South Asia” at Campaign 2025 A creative performance rooted in talent, learning and future-forward capability Ranked #65 in Effie’s global #17 Effie’s APAC #1 in Effie’s Sri Lanka rankings A…
Two Sri Lankan-Origin players in Australia U19 World Cup Squad
Defending champion Australia has named a 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, including two newcomers of Sri Lankan heritage, Nitesh Samuel and Naden Cooray. The squad, which will be led by Victoria’s Oliver Peake,…
Fugitive Wanted on 88 Warrants Arrested in Athurugiriya
Police in Sri Lanka have arrested a man who was wanted on 88 outstanding warrants related to multiple cases of financial fraud, authorities announced. The suspect, identified as a 56-year-old resident of Wadduwa, had been evading police for an extended…
Cabinet Decisions
Transfer of Constructions and Land reserved for Kinniya University to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism The University of Vocational Technology has decided that there is no longer a necessity to build a University as planned, due…