Sri Lanka’s Apparel Exports Up 5.2% in June 2025, Driven by EU and UK Growth
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports grew by 5.2% in June 2025 compared to the same month last year, with notable gains in the EU (+23.1%) and UK (+20.4%) markets, offsetting declines in the USA (-5.7%) and other regions (-9.3%). For…
Millionaire’s Son & Australia returnee Arrested for Series of Handbag & Phone Thefts
Two young men, including the son of a millionaire businessman from Panadura, have been arrested by the Piliyandala Police for allegedly snatching women’s handbags and mobile phones across several areas in Colombo. One suspect had recently returned from Australia for…
Cambodia–Thailand fighting : Statement from Sri Lanka
Media Release The Government of Sri Lanka is concerned over the recent incidents along the Cambodia–Thailand border, which has resulted in the loss of life, displacement of civilians and damage to culturally significant sites. As a nation guided by the…
Five suspects arrested over Homagama murder case
Police have arrested five suspects in connection with the murder of a man whose body was found dumped along the Homagama bypass road on July 10, 2025. Investigations revealed that the victim, a resident of Colombo 13, was killed by…
Strong winds : Alert for 11 districts
Strong winds of about (50-55) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and in Northern, North-central, and Central provinces and in Puttalam, Trincomalee, and Hambantota districts due to the active south-west monsoonal condition. Fairly…
Japan grants JPY 332 million for public sector scholarship project
The Government of Japan has extended a grant aid of JPY 332 million for the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) project. This initiative aims to train young, promising administrative officers in the Sri Lankan public sector by offering them postgraduate…
Future C X signs strategic MoU with Epic Lanka to Drive Next-Generation Blockchain Data Security in Sri Lanka.
Future C X Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, a leading blockchain solutions provider in Sri Lanka, proudly announces the establishment of a strategic partnership with Epic Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. This landmark collaboration signifies a major step forward in enhancing Sri Lanka’s digital…
Non-renewal of 219 pharmacy licenses: Minister explains why
Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament on Friday that 219 pharmacies across the country did not receive license renewals from the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA), primarily due to the absence of permanent pharmacists. “Are they asking to renew…
Thailand-Cambodia clashes enter third day, displacing tens of thousands
Fighting along the Thailand-Cambodia border entered its third day on Saturday, with the death toll rising to 32 and over 80,000 people displaced. The violence was sparked by a land mine explosion on Wednesday that injured five Thai soldiers, triggering…
Navy officer becomes first Sri Lankan to complete U.S. SEAL training
Lieutenant Koyan Chamitha, an officer of the Sri Lanka Navy’s Special Boat Squadron (SBS), has become the first Sri Lankan to complete the U.S. Navy SEAL training program and earn the prestigious SEAL Trident pin. He underwent 14 months…