Supreme Court strengthens child protection in custody rulings
The Supreme Court has directed the Inspector General of Police to issue strict instructions to all police officers regarding the treatment of minors in custody. According to the order, any child taken into police custody must be presented to his…
Today’s News Digest – September 2
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read. President inaugurates first Coconut…
Foreign Minister briefs Colombo-based diplomatic corps
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Tuesday briefed the Colombo-based diplomatic corps on current developments in Sri Lanka, urging the international community to recognize the country’s progress and engage in constructive dialogue. Senior officials from the Ministry of Justice and National…
Rs. 400 Mn saved in Vadduvakal bridge project, funds redirected to Vanni development
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake inaugurated the Vadduvakal Bridge project in Mullaitivu, announcing a series of new development initiatives set to begin across the country this September. The government says it has reduced the cost of the Vadduvakal Bridge project by…
Underworld figures detained for 90 days under Terrorism Act
The court has granted permission to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to detain five alleged underworld figures for 90 days under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. The suspects — “Backhoe Saman,” “Thembili Lahiru,” Kehelbaddara Padme, “Commando Salinda,” and “Panadura Nilanga”…
Sri Lanka eyes self-sufficiency in milk production
A discussion was held today at the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development with the participation of state and private sector dairy manufacturers to explore ways of meeting Sri Lanka’s national milk requirement domestically and securing a foothold in the…
Sirasa secures Asia Cup TV rights for 2025-27
The exclusive television broadcast rights and non-exclusive digital rights in Sri Lanka for all Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Asia Cup tournaments from 2025 to 2027 have been secured by Sirasa TV and TV-1, part of MTV Channel (Pvt) Ltd. This…
BIMT Campus Launches Magazine – Campus to Corporate Leadership (CCL) to Transform Students into Future Corporate Leaders
In a milestone event held at Shangri-La Colombo, BIMT Campus proudly launched its first magazine titled “From Campus to Corporate Leadership”, marking a new chapter in its mission to shape future leaders for Sri Lanka’s corporate landscape. The magazine aims…
Sri Lanka’s Only International Special Needs School Signs MoU with Maldives on Autism Research
The Tree House International, Sri Lanka’s only international school for children with special needs, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Villa College, the largest tertiary institute in the Maldives. The agreement outlines cooperation in autism and ADHD research,…