More Sri Lankans trapped in Myanmar cybercrime network
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says information has emerged that another group of Sri Lankans are being forcibly employed in cybercrime operations in Myanmar. According to reports, the group had travelled on tourist visas in search of jobs but were…
Colombo International Campus Welcomes New CEO Nishan Sembacuttiaratchy: A Leader Shaping the Future of Higher Education
Nishan Sembacuttiaratchy – CEO, Colombo International Campus Colombo International Campus (CIC) proudly announces the appointment of Nishan Sembacuttiaratchy as its new Chief Executive Officer, a milestone that strengthens CIC’s vision of becoming a premier regional hub for world class higher…
Sri Lanka Expresses Solidarity with the State of Qatar
The Deputy Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka, Arun Hemachandra, in a telephone conversation today with the State Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, H.E. Sultan bin Saad bin Sultan Al Muraikhi, expressed Sri Lanka’s concerns regarding the recent strikes and…
Circular allowing bus decorations and accessories cancelled
The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic has announced the cancellation of a circular issued on 2 June 2023, which had permitted the fitting of decorations and accessories on passenger buses. The cancellation takes effect from 9 September 2025, and bus…
Sri Lankan President congratulates Nepal’s new Prime Minister
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated Sushila Karki on her appointment as the Prime Minister of Nepal’s interim government. “I convey my warmest congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Sushila Karki on her assumption of the Premiership of…
CPC reports Rs. 18 billion profit in first half of 2025
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) reported a profit of Rs. 18 billion in the first half of 2025. CPC Managing Director Mayura Netthikumara said the profit is being used to initiate several projects to further develop the petroleum sector. He…
Another woman dies from Ella bus accident; toll rises to 16
Another woman has died from injuries sustained in the bus accident on the Ella–Wellawaya road on the 4th of this month. The 43-year-old was receiving treatment in the intensive care unit at Badulla Teaching Hospital. With her passing, the total…
Harsha questions Rs. 777M Bribery Commission budget hike
Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (CoPF), Dr. Harsha de Silva, has raised concerns over the proposed 2026 budget for the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) during Thursday’s (11) CoPF meeting, highlighting the sharp…
Education Ministry announces 2026 school calendar
The Ministry of Education has announced the school calendar for 2026 covering government and government-approved private schools. The schedule also specifies term dates for Muslim schools. The first term of the new year will commence on 1 January 2026. The…
Former Mayor, businessman arrested over illegal vehicle imports
Former Wattegama Mayor Ravindra Bandara and businessman Lakshitha Manoj Weerabahu have been arrested in connection with an alleged illegal vehicle import and registration scheme, police said Saturday. Authorities said two Jeep vehicles, suspected to have been illegally imported and registered…