Sri Lanka to establish diplomatic ties with Antigua and Barbuda
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to establish formal diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Antigua and Barbuda. According to the Foreign Affairs Ministry, the move is aimed at strengthening friendship and cooperation in political, socio-economic, and cultural fields, while…
Kuwait Airways to resume commercial flights to Colombo in October
Kuwait Airways has announced that it will resume commercial flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka, starting October 26. According to the Kuwait Times, the national carrier will operate four weekly flights on Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. In a press statement,…
New project to conclude missing persons investigations by 2027
The Cabinet has approved a special project to complete investigations into complaints on missing persons by 2027. The Office on Missing Persons (OMP), established under Act No. 14 of 2016, has so far received 16,966 complaints, of which 10,517 remain…
Police hunting suspect who stole police vehicle
Thissamaharama police are searching for a suspect who stole an official police cab during an inspection last night. According to police, four officers had left the vehicle unattended with the key inside while carrying out an inspection. The suspect had…
Govt to issue new circular on admissions from Grade 2 -11
Cabinet approval has been granted to issue a new circular for admitting students from Grade 2 to Grade 11, excluding Grades 5 and 6. The government stated that to implement the proposed education reforms, it is essential to maintain the…
Govt to support children of migrant workers facing hardship overseas
The government is to launch a programme under the President’s Fund to provide financial assistance for the education of children in Sri Lanka whose parents are facing hardships while working abroad. The new programme will be launched in line with…
Cabinet cancels MPs’ Viyathpura Housing Scheme concession
Cabinet approval has been granted to cancel the housing concession provided to Members of Parliament under the “Viyathpura Housing Scheme” with immediate effect. According to the government, several MPs lost their residences due to the unrest in the country on…
PickMe Partners with University of Moratuwa to Drive Indigenous Innovation in Sri Lanka’s Mobility Tech Sector
PickMe, Sri Lanka’s leading technology platform for ride-hailing and on-demand services, has entered into a landmark research collaboration with the University of Moratuwa in a move that could redefine the future of homegrown technology innovation in the country. This partnership…
Sri Lankan Photographer’s “Toxic Tip” Wins Global Recognition
ri Lankan wildlife photographer Lakshitha Karunaratne’s striking image, “Toxic Tip”, has been named among the 100 award-winning photographs at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, now in its 61st year at the Natural History Museum, London. The photograph, which…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (04 Sep), compared to Wednesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 298.85, while the…