Cabinet approves 05-year plan to deploy science graduates across Vidatha Centres
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a five-year strategic plan, including the assigning of one science graduate to each of the 315 Vidatha Resource Centers across Sri Lanka. The plan aims to strengthen the “Technology for Villages” initiative and expand…
Cabinet approves development of Multi-Modal Transport Hubs across Sri Lanka
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved, in principle, the establishment of a series of multi-modal transport hubs across key cities in Sri Lanka, as part of a national initiative to improve the efficiency and integration of the public transport system….
Two state-owned housing banks to be restructured
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to restructure the Sri Lanka Housing Development Finance Corporation Bank and the State Mortgage and Investment Bank, in a move aimed at ensuring financial stability and safeguarding depositor interests. The proposal, presented…
BOC to launch new IT subsidiary to drive digital expansion
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to establish a new information technology subsidiary for the Bank of Ceylon (BOC), aimed at enhancing the bank’s digital capabilities and maintaining its competitiveness in the financial sector. The new entity, named…
Blast outside Islamabad court in Pakistan kills at least 12
An explosion has killed at least 12 people and injured several others outside a court building in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, police say. “We are probing what kind of blast it was. It is not clear yet. We will be able…
Sri Lanka Budget 2026: Fitch Sounds Cautious Praise
Fitch Ratings on Sri Lanka Budget 2026 The Sri Lankan government’s latest budget indicates that the authorities remain committed to reducing government debt/GDP over the medium term after beating their targets in the 2025 budget. Fitch Ratings believes sustained strong…
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming 1st ODI Live Telecast
Sri Lanka to bowl first after winning the toss : ODI Debut for Kamil Mishara Live Streaming: https://www.youtube.com/live/OTizSRltBos?si=INnqq9XaamgM1u2N The post Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming 1st ODI Live Telecast appeared first on Newswire.
“We don’t need cabs — we’re giving ours to the Health Ministry” Namal
Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa says he and his fellow MPs do not require the official cab vehicles allocated to them and have decided to hand over all three vehicles to the Ministry of Health. Speaking in Parliament, Rajapaksa said the decision…
S. Thomas’ schoolboy Taavi Samaraweera ranked World No. 3 in Table Tennis
Sri Lanka’s rising table tennis prodigy, Taavi Samaraweera, has achieved a historic milestone by climbing to No. 3 in the latest Under-11 Boys’ World Table Tennis Rankings — the highest position ever attained by a Sri Lankan player at any…
Presidential Media Awards 2025 Ceremony Today
The Presidential Media Awards 2025, recognizing the contribution of media professionals towards fostering a credible and responsible media culture, will be held today (11) at 3.00 p.m. at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini…