India’s Vikram Rathour appointed as Sri Lanka’s Consultant batting coach
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the appointment of former India Batting Coach Vikram Rathour as the Batting Coach of the Sri Lanka National Team. Issuing a statement, the SLC said Vikram Rathour has been appointed on a consultancy basis,…
New Presidential Advisor appointed on Maritime, Ports & Supply Affairs
Dr. Mahinda Parakrama Disanayake has been appointed as Presidential Advisor on Maritime, Ports, and Supply Affairs, with immediate effect. According to the President’s Office, he was appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in accordance with Article 41(1) of the Constitution…
Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat refutes misuse claims
The Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat says it has observed that certain individuals and media organisations are disseminating distorted and misleading information through some electronic and social media platforms with malicious intent regarding the staffing of the Clean Sri Lanka programme,…
Central Bank targets 4–5% growth in 2026 with new policy roadmap
The Central Bank’s Policy Agenda for 2026 and Beyond has been presented by the Governor of the CBSL, Nandalal Weerasinghe. The document outlines the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s strategic priorities to maintain price stability, safeguard financial system stability, and…
Sri Lanka to receive 10 Bell 206 helicopters from the US
The United States has announced that it will offer 10 US Navy TH‑57 (Bell 206 SEA RANGER) helicopters to the Sri Lanka Air Force at no cost for the equipment itself. Taking to ‘X’, US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie…
Police warn of fake notice to public
Sri Lanka Police have issued a clarification to the public, warning that a message circulating on social media and messaging platforms under the title “Police Notice” is fake and has not been released by the Police. Issuing a statement, Sri…
Uber Eats 2025 Cravings Report: Sri Lankans crave spice, then reach for chocolate
We dug into what Sri Lankans ordered on Uber Eats in 2025, and one thing stood out immediately – rice didn’t just show up, it dominated. ‘Rice and curry’ emerged as the number one searched term of the year. When…
500 tablets issued to Traffic Police for digital insurance rollout
The programme to introduce Sri Lanka’s new permanent digital insurance card (e‑card) commenced with the distribution of 500 tablet devices to traffic police officers in the Western Province. According to the Sri Lanka Police, the initiative aims to enable efficient…
Lasantha Wickrematunge remembered on 17th death anniversary
The 17th anniversary of the assassination of veteran journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge was commemorated at the Borella Cemetery in Colombo today. Loved ones, friends, and fellow media professionals honoured the memory by placing flowers and lighting candles in tribute. Lasantha Manilal…
Sri Lankan exports to Saudi Arabia up 19% in 2025
Sri Lankan exports to Saudi Arabia recorded a 19% increase from January to September 2025, compared to the corresponding period in 2024, according to the Sri Lanka Embassy in Riyadh. Commenting on this achievement, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the…