Sri Lanka calls for bids to supply 100 comfortable low-floor buses
The Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation has announced the procurement of 100 low-floor buses aimed at improving passenger transportation in urban areas. According to the Ministry, the buses will be comfortable, modern, and designed to meet the…
“President’s Fund now 100% dedicated to the public” – Prime Minister
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that under the current government, the President’s Fund, previously used as a privilege for select groups, is now being utilized 100% for the benefit of the people. The Prime Minister made these remarks during…
President to leave for US on 22 Sep and Japan on 26 Sep
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to travel to the United States on 22 September to participate in the United Nations General Assembly. During his visit, he will hold bilateral meetings with several heads of state and government officials, as…
School examinations in 2026: dates released
The Ministry of Education has issued an announcement regarding examinations scheduled for 2026. According to the statement, the 2025 (2026) G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination will be held from 17 to 26 February 2026. The G.C.E. Advanced Level examination is scheduled…
Airport security officer arrested smuggling gold biscuits worth Rs. 210 mn
Customs officers at the Katunayake airport this morning (14) arrested a senior security officer while attempting to smuggle out a stock of gold biscuits worth over Rs. 210 million concealed in his footwear. The suspect, a 54-year-old resident of Kandawala,…
President to reopen Kadawatha–Mirigama Expressway construction on Sep 17
Construction work on the Central Expressway section between Kadawatha and Mirigama, which has been on hold since mid-2022 due to the economic crisis, will officially resume on September 17 under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. At the same…
Middeniya chemicals confirmed for ICE production – NDDCB
The chemical stock recently unearthed in a land at Middeniya has been confirmed as material used in the production of methamphetamine (ICE). According to the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB), the finding was detailed in a report submitted to…
Indian national arrested at BIA with Rs. 85 million worth of Kush
An Indian national has been arrested while attempting to smuggle 8.542 kilograms of Kush, valued at Rs. 85 million, through the Bandaranaike International Airport. The suspect had arrived in Sri Lanka on a SriLankan Airlines flight on Saturday morning (13)…
14 Sep: Warm weather alert issued for 11 districts
The Department of Meteorology has warned that the Heat Index, or the temperature felt on the human body, is expected to reach the ‘Caution level’ in parts of the Northern, North-Central, and Eastern provinces, as well as in the Monaragala…
Asia Cup 2025 Points Table | Standings
Sri Lanka start the Asia Cup in style! A convincing win over Bangladesh! A much-needed result against them, especially in a major tournament after the setbacks against them in the 2023 & 2024 World Cups and also recent home series…