Sri Lanka backs Riyadh Declaration on Future of Tourism
Sri Lanka voiced its support for the Riyadh Declaration on the Future of Tourism, adopted at the 26th Session of the UNWTO General Assembly. During the minister’s intervention, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath briefed the Assembly on the importance…
Navy arrests 14 Indian fishermen for poaching off Jaffna
The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard seized an Indian fishing boat and apprehended 14 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Analativu Island, Jaffna, last night. The Northern Naval Command spotted a group of…
One person killed & 39 others injured in Thalawa bus accident
A 16-year-old child has been reported dead in a bus accident near the Jaya Ganga area in Thalawa, Thambuththegama, early this morning. According to the Police, 39 others were injured after the passenger bus had toppled. The injured persons are…
06 individuals sentenced to death over 2015 double murder
The Ampara High Court today (10) sentenced six individuals to death in connection with a double homicide that occurred on April 14, 2015. According to court proceedings, the accused had been consuming alcohol inside a lorry in the Kadupahara village…
Budget 2026 : Committee Stage schedule announced
The Parliament will meet for 17 days for the committee stage debate on the government’s budget for the year 2026. According to a Parliament statement, the Parliament will convene in November and December. The schedule is as follows; The post…
Macksons Solar Sets New Benchmark with Largest Rooftop Installation in Sri Lanka
Seen here Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunneththi (centre) along with Macktiles Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. Managing Director Mizver Makeen (right) and Macksons Holdings Chairman Milfer Makeen (extreme left) at the unveiling ceremony. In a landmark move for Sri Lanka’s…
Sri Lanka highlights migrant worker protections at global summit
Sri Lanka’s enduring commitment to safeguarding the rights and well-being of its migrant workforce is underscored by a comprehensive system of protections, including mandatory insurance, contributory pensions, grievance redress mechanisms, and reintegration support, according to Deputy Labour Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe….
Tea Industry Reform: PM highlights women’s role, fair wages and equity
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized that the government remains committed to improving the quality of life for the plantation community, stating that in the 2026 Sri Lankan budget, a proposal was made to increase the daily wage for plantation…
Aswesuma beneficiaries urged to verify and update info before Dec 10
The Welfare Benefits Board has called on current beneficiaries and applicants of the first phase of the Aswesuma welfare programme from the 2022–2023 period to verify or update their personal information before Dec. 10, 2025. This requirement applies to both…
Mount Court altercation : Cop previously transferred on disciplinary grounds
The Court of Appeal was informed today that the police constable who was allegedly involved in an altercation with lawyer Gunaratne Wanninayake on October 10 had been transferred to the Mount Lavinia Police Headquarters Station on disciplinary grounds, before the…