President Dissanayake Meets UN Chief in New York
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is in New York to attend the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the United Nations Headquarters on 25th afternoon. The Secretary-General warmly received the President…
Leaders must commit to create safe world for future generations – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, urged world leaders to commit themselves wholeheartedly to building a safe world for future generations. The President stressed that nations must walk hand in hand, not…
President Concludes US Visit, Begins Official Visit to Japan
Having successfully concluded his visit to the United States to participate in the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake departed for Japan from John F. Kennedy International Airport on the night of the 25th….
Tensions rise in Parliament over Bribery DG’s JVP past
A tense situation arose in Parliament today when opposition MP Mujibur Rahman inquired about the new Director General of the Bribery Commission, High Court Judge Ranga Dissanayake. Addressing Parliament today, MP Rahman said there are reports that Ranga Dissanayake had…
Minister Watagala sends LOD to Namal
Deputy Minister of Public Security, Sunil Watagala, has sent a letter of demand requesting Rs. 2 billion in compensation from Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa. This letter of demand was sent on September 22, 2025, by Attorney…
Nahil Wijesuriya donates Rs. 250 Mn to Ananda College
Philanthropist Nahil Wijesuriya, with a remarkable contribution of Rs. 250 million, has joined hands with the Anandians to pioneer STEAM learning programs in Sri Lanka. According to the Old Anandians’ Professional Forum, this generous investment by Wijesuriya, warmly supported by…
‘Mission Olympics 2028’ athlete support program commences
The Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs has commenced providing financial grants to Sri Lankan athletes under the ‘Mission Olympics 2028’ athlete support programme. Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage said the programme was officially launched yesterday, where the government was…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (26 Sep), compared to Thursday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 299.25, while the selling…
Vehicle number plates: update from Transport Minister
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake says plans are underway to issue new number plates with more advanced security features. Minister Rathnayake further said that the new number plates will be issued by 15 November 2025. “We accept there are vehicles…
From Colombo to São Paulo: Tuan Rushdi’s Mission to Redefine What the Blind Can Truly Achieve
By Lakshan Madurasinghe, CEO & Founder – Solutions Ground Pvt. Ltd. We live in a world built for those who can see. From reading street signs to checking our phones, vision shapes almost everything we take for granted. It’s easy…