Strong winds and high waves warning issued for several sea areas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds and high waves in several sea areas around the island, valid from 4.30 p.m. on Tuesday (26) until 4.30 p.m. on Wednesday (27). According to the Natural Hazards Early…
PM opens new HD television studio at University of vocational technology
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Tuesday (26) declared open a newly-equipped High Definition (HD) television studio at the University of Vocational Technology (UoVT) in Ratmalana, aimed at enhancing practical training opportunities for students. The new studio, fitted with modern technical…
Sri Lanka Rugby players added to ‘Mission Olympic’ program
Twenty-one players selected to the Sri Lanka Rugby ‘Tier 3’ national pool were formally included in the government’s “Mission Olympic” program during a ceremony held today (26) at the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Under the initiative, each player…
Cabinet approves ‘Surakimu Lanka’ energy mission
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Minister of Energy to launch the “Surakimu Lanka” National Energy Security Mission aimed at improving energy efficiency and managing electricity consumption. The government said Sri Lanka’s energy security has been…
IPS study highlights impact of sugar tax and labelling on Sri Lankan consumers
Sri Lanka’s current sugar tax and traffic light labelling system are helping reduce the demand for sugary drinks, but policy gaps are limiting their overall impact, according to a new study by the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka…
Govt to bring law against MP crossovers : Minister Nalinda Jayatissa
The Government expects to submit to Parliament a draft Bill seeking to cancel the parliamentary seats of MPs elected by the public who later defect to another political party, Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said. Speaking at today’s Cabinet…
Sri Lanka to launch sugar sector project with Brazilian technical support
Sri Lanka has approved a new international cooperation project aimed at strengthening the country’s sugarcane sector through technical collaboration with Brazil, one of the world’s leading sugar producers. The project will be implemented jointly by the Ministry of Industry and…
LankaPay and eMudhra Launch Remote Digital Signature Solution with Commercial Bank as the First Bank to Come Onboard
Mr. Channa de Silva, CEO of LankaPay LankaPay, Sri Lanka’s National Payment Network, announced the launch of the eMudhra e-Sign Remote Signature with LankaSign, in collaboration with eMudhra Limited at an event held on 22nd May 2026 at Shangri-La Colombo,…
Polonnaruwa kidney hospital ready to continue pediatric transplants after first successful operation
The National Nephrology Specialized Hospital, also known as the China-Sri Lanka Friendship Kidney Hospital in Polonnaruwa, says it is prepared to continue pediatric kidney transplant surgeries following the success of its first such operation performed earlier this month. Hospital officials…
Retired Indian cricketer Vijay Shankar signs with Kandy Royals
Former India all-rounder Vijay Shankar has joined Kandy Royals ahead of the upcoming 2026 Lanka Premier League season. The signing comes shortly after the 35-year-old announced his retirement from Indian domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL), ending a…