14 unregistered couples tie the knot under Clean Sri Lanka mobile service
A range of essential services of the Registrar General’s Department were provided to the public under the “Happy Nation – Clean Sri Lanka” special village-to-village community service programme, currently being implemented across district secretariat divisions. The special mobile service initiative,…
Cabinet approves amendments to Port City Economic Commission Act
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved proposed amendments to the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act No. 11 of 2021, aimed at enhancing tax incentives, strengthening regulatory supervision and restructuring institutional mechanisms. The decision follows Cabinet approval granted at meetings…
“We didn’t say 6% for education in the first year” – PM
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya today refuted allegations that the government had claimed it would provide 06% to the Education Sector in its first year. Addressing the Parliament, PM Amarasuriya said that no such promise was made, as it was evident…
Opposition MP alleges A/L Economics Paper Leak linked to Nugegoda Tuition Class
Opposition MP Chamara Sampath has made a serious allegation regarding this year’s G.C.E. Advanced Level Economics examination, claiming that the question papers had been leaked through a well-known tuition class in Nugegoda. Speaking in Parliament, the MP alleged that the…
Sri Lanka suspends issuance of Analogue TV Channel Licences
Sri Lanka has officially suspended the issuance of new licences for the operation of terrestrial analogue television channels, following Cabinet approval of a joint proposal presented by the Minister of Mass Media and the President, in his capacity as Minister…
Supreme Court of Sri Lanka Steps into a New Era! First-Ever Digital Signature Introduced for President’s Counsel Oath Ceremony
In a groundbreaking step toward digital transformation, the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka recently introduced the Digital Signature for the President’s Counsel Oath Ceremony marking the first-ever use of this technology in the history of Sri Lanka’s Judiciary. Traditionally, this…
Police officer injured after being dragged by vehicle linked to local politician
A police constable attached to the Delwala Police Station has been seriously injured and admitted to hospital after being dragged by a car whose occupants attempted to evade a police inspection. The incident occurred when a team of police officers…
Sri Lanka exports hit record $14.4B in first ten months of 2025
Sri Lanka’s export sector has continued its strong upward trajectory, recording a significant 6.0 % growth during the period from January to October 2025, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) reported. According to data released by Sri Lanka Customs,…
No Sexual Harassment Found in Parliament Staff Case, Report Says
An external investigation ordered by Parliament has concluded that no sexual harassment occurred involving a female employee of the Department of Information Systems and Management, according to a statement issued by the Parliamentary administration. The final report, prepared by retired…
Bus Unions protest high bank commissions on bus fare card payments
The United Transport Trade Union Alliance has raised concerns over the government’s move to introduce card payments for bus fares, citing unfair bank commissions. The pilot project introducing card payments for bus fares was launched at the Makumbura Multimodal Centre…