Sri Lanka’s skies get busier! Passenger traffic up 14% this year
The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) has reported a 14.08% increase in international passenger movements and a 15.35% increase in international aircraft movements from January to September 2025. According to an AASL statement, the Bandaranaike International…
Speaker calls on MPs to mark Breast Cancer Awareness with pink attire
All Members of Parliament have been requested to wear pink or pink-shaded attire tomorrow (22), in commemoration of the “Global Breast Cancer Awareness Month of October”. Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne informed the MPs in this regard during the Parliament session held…
Hong Kong Sixes : Sri Lanka team announced
The following 8-member Sri Lanka squad will take part in the Hong Kong Sixes Cricket Tournament which will be held from 7th to 9th November. The tournament will be played at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground. 1.) Lahiru Madushanka…
21,600 online traffic fine payments recorded via GovPay since April
GovPay has facilitated over 21,600 online traffic fine payments since its launch in April 2025, generating more than Rs. 28 million in government revenue. According to the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), the system continues to expand nationwide, providing…
West Indies break Sri Lanka’s spin record
The West Indies created history in Dhaka by becoming the first team in men’s One-Day International cricket to bowl all 50 overs with spin. Playing against Bangladesh at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, the West Indies opted for an all-spin…
Doctors and lawyers can keep their car stickers – Health Minister clears confusion
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa informed Parliament today that no decision has been taken to remove the car pass stickers provided to doctors and lawyers. Addressing the house, Minister Jayatissa said no such decision has been taken by the government,…
Public invited for Arthur C. Clarke Institute’s 40th anniversary exhibition
The Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies will hold an open day and exhibition to celebrate its 40th anniversary. According to the institution, the open day will be held for the public, including school and university students. School children,…
Government Officers trained on AI to boost Public Sector productivity
A special workshop on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform the public service into a productive and efficient one was held for government executive officers recently (17). According to the President’s Office, the workshop, titled “AI for Transforming…
Minister Wasantha addresses UN Trade Conference in Geneva
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, participated in the opening ceremony of the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), held in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday (20). This conference is the UN’s premier…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (21), compared to last Friday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 299.24 to Rs. 299.22,…