Sri Lanka to Host ‘Aqua Planet – International Expo 2025’
Sri Lanka will host “Aqua Planet – Sri Lanka, International Expo 2025” from November 21–23 at Lotus Tower, bringing together global fisheries experts, researchers, and industry professionals. The expo will highlight the country’s aquatic resources with a focus on sustainability,…
Islandwide online traffic fine payments by year-end : Transport Minister
Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake says online payment of traffic spot fines will soon be available islandwide. “Traffic fines can now be paid online, and by December 31 we expect this facility to be accessible across the entire country,” the Minister…
New Regulations for Female Hotel and Restaurant Staff Working at Night
The government will submit an amendment to Parliament allowing women above 18 working in hotels and restaurants to serve after 6 p.m. and before 6 a.m. The change will be made under the Shop and Office Employees Act. Cabinet has…
Government approves 9 new Health Sector Projects
The Cabinet has approved 9 major health sector development projects as part of the 2026 Public Investment Program. The projects include the National Oral Health Census, new multi-storey buildings for several hospitals, expansion of radiology facilities, and construction of Sri…
Animal rights group decries caged, starved monkeys in Thumpane
The Animal Welfare Coalition of Sri Lanka has raised concerns over a video circulating on social media showing large numbers of terrified monkeys, along with the dead and dying, incarcerated in cages in Thumpane. The Animal Welfare Coalition of Sri…
SLPP – GMOA hold talks amidst TU action
A special discussion between the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) and senior members of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) was held today at the party headquarters in Nelum Mawatha. SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam, National Organiser and MP D.V….
NPP secures Seethawaka PS after 6-month deadlock with Sarvajana member’s help
The National People’s Power (NPP) today secured control of the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha, ending a six-month administrative deadlock that followed the May Local Government election. Although the NPP emerged as the largest group with 23 seats, it fell short of…
Dilith vows to send NPP Govt home in first instance
Sarva Jana Balawegaya Leader MP Dilith Jayaweera vowed to defeat the government at the first opportunity. Addressing Parliament Jayaweera condemned the National People’s Power party, alleged that the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha Councillor Chandana Mudunkotuwa had been ‘bought’. “Is this the…
Mahinda Rajapaksa marks 80th birthday as Indian envoy visits Carlton House
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says the Indian Consul General in Hambantota, Shri Harvinder Singh, visited him at Carlton House in Tangalle on Tuesday morning to convey birthday greetings on behalf of Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha. Rajapaksa stated that the…
Govt to allow local manufacturers to supply school shoes under new voucher scheme
The government is exploring the possibility of allowing registered local footwear manufacturers to supply school shoes for students under the existing voucher scheme, prioritising schools with fewer than 250 students. The proposal was discussed during a meeting chaired by Prime…