Dilith urges Govt to reconsider holding A/L exam in August
Opposition MP Dilith Jayaweera has urged the government to reconsider its decision to hold the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination in August, claiming that students will lose several months of preparation time. In a statement, Jayaweera said A/L students would…
Sanga hosts Tekanda Foundation Girls Cricket Team at home
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Kumar Sangakkara welcomed the Tekanda Foundation girls’ cricket team to his home in England, praising their talent and recent winning streak. “Talented cricketers on a winning streak,” Sangakkara said on social media, expressing his delight at…
Sri Lankan Parliamentary Delegation completes workshop in China
A Sri Lankan Parliamentary delegation returned to Colombo last week (05) after successfully completing a workshop in the People’s Republic of China, focused on governance, development, and parliamentary diplomacy. Led by Deputy Minister of Mass Media Kaushalya Ariyarathna, the delegation…
Sri Lanka opens first boat launching ramp in Beruwala to boost boat export industry
Sri Lanka’s first Boat Launching Ramp was officially opened yesterday (11) at the Beruwala Fisheries Harbour, marking a significant step in uplifting the country’s boat export industry. Constructed by the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development at a cost of…
ADB fast-tracks $4 Bn crisis support; Sri Lanka among beneficiaries
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has moved swiftly with $4 billion in financing to help countries withstand the economic shocks of the Middle East conflict, with Sri Lanka among 15 governments that have formally requested assistance. According to the ADB,…
End of an era: Kane Williamson retires from international cricket with immediate effect
New Zealand’s most prolific all-format run scorer and arguably greatest ever batsman Kane Williamson has confirmed his retirement from international cricket effective immediately. Williamson’s announcement brings an end to a glittering 16-year international career that has seen him play 378…
Sri Lanka Rugby handed 20-0 defeat after Korea match cancelled over visa issues
Sri Lanka have been handed a 20-0 defeat in their final Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship 2026 fixture against South Korea after the match was cancelled due to the national team’s inability to secure travel visas in time. Asia Rugby…
Hans Wijayasuriya-led committee appointed to restructure SriLankan Airlines
File Image The Cabinet has approved the appointment of a special committee headed by Presidential Senior Adviser on Digital Economy Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya to oversee the strategic review and restructuring of SriLankan Airlines. According to the President’s Media Division, the…
Arthur C. Clarke Institute engineers restore Rs. 3 Mn worth of hospital equipment for Rs. 5,000
The first batch of successfully repaired, modernized, and redesigned medical equipment was officially handed over to the Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Hospital in Ragama during a ceremony presided over by Minister of Science and Technology, Chrishantha Abeysena. According to the Ministry…
HighVoltagePR announces strategic partnership with Ncatalysts to steer across digital-first environment
Ncatalysts Founder Namal Fernando (left) and HighVoltagePR Founder Supun Dias (right), after formalising the partnership. Celebrates 10 year milestone HighVoltagePR, a premier boutique public relations and reputation management agency in Sri Lanka, proudly announces its 10th anniversary, marking a decade…