ICC T20 World cup 2026 : Final 20 teams announced
United Arab Emirates have claimed a ticket to next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, securing a top-three spot at the Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Oman. They join Nepal and Oman who guaranteed their top…
Police warn public about risks of Online and Mobile Loan Offers
The Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has issued a public alert urging citizens to exercise caution when obtaining loans via the Internet or mobile phones, following an increase in complaints related to deceptive lending practices. According to the Police, a significant…
Singer Sri Lanka Launches Pre-Orders for Apple iPhone 17 Series – Available from October 10
iPhone 17 pro lineup Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the nation’s leading retailer of consumer electronics, proudly announces the arrival of Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone 17 series. Customers in Sri Lanka can now place their pre-orders with Singer starting 10th October…
Govt to establish task force to boost sports tourism
The government has decided to establish an operations committee comprising officials from both the public and private sectors to take swift measures to promote sports tourism in Sri Lanka. Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath issued the directive during a special meeting…
Virtusa Opens 200+ New Tech Jobs in Sri Lanka to Drive Global AI Growth
Virtusa Expands Technology Centre in Sri Lanka with Over 200 Open Roles as Part of Global AI-Led Growth Strategy Virtusa Corporation, a leading global provider of digital strategy, engineering, and IT services, announced the expansion of its Sri Lanka Delivery…
Sri Lanka Customs records highest-ever single-day tax revenue
Sri Lanka Customs has recorded its highest-ever single-day tax revenue, collecting Rs. 2,470 million on October 15, 2025, the Department announced today. According to Director General of Customs, the total revenue collected so far this year amounts to Rs. 1,867…
Sampath Bank Empowers 1,112 Farming Families with New Tank Restoration Phase
Sampath Bank Begins Restoration of Another Five Tanks to Uplift 1,112 Farming Families Across 2,182 Acres of Paddy Lands The groundbreaking ceremonies of the five tanks from left to right: Kethathapahuwa Wewa Maho, Katan Wewa Hambantota, Awuwadukulam Wewa Welikanda, Manik…
Lanka Government Cloud services remain disrupted : ICTA assures no data loss
The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) said no data loss or security breach has occurred following the disruption of several services hosted on the Lanka Government Cloud (LGC). ICTA said the integrity of all data remains intact and critical…
Short-stay visitors to Sri Lanka : ETA online Visa Application
𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙡 𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝙀𝙏𝘼) 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩-𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙧𝙞 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙖. All travelers visiting Sri Lanka for short-stay purposes (tourism or business) are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to arrival. For more details, please visit: www.eta.gov.lk…
Govt launches low-cost air ticket program for Migrant Workers
A new government initiative offering discounted air tickets for Sri Lankan migrant workers officially launched today at the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) in Narahenpita. The ticket counter was opened under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Foreign…