Italian Deputy FM to visit Sri Lanka this week
Italy’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 3–5 September 2025. According to Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the visit is the highest-level incoming visit from Italy…
Pensioners urge Govt to address pension discrepancies
A group of pensioners staged a protest in front of the Presidential Secretariat today, urging the government to address discrepancies in their pension payments. It is reported that pensioners from several sectors, including the tri-forces and the Police, were among…
Govt eyes tourism development for Katchatheevu
The feasibility of a tourism development project that would connect Neduntheevu and Katchatheevu is being studied, Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekar, said. Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar made the remark during an observation trip to Katchatheevu Island with…
‘Dream Destination’ railway modernising programme launched
Sri Lanka today launched the ‘Dream Destination’ programme aimed at modernising 100 railway stations across the country under a public-private partnership. The initiative, jointly undertaken by the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation together with the ‘Clean Sri…
High pay for little work : SLCERT warns of rising job scams
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has warned the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent job scams that promise high salaries for minimal work. Officials said that scammers are increasingly targeting vulnerable individuals through flashy advertisements and online…
Fonseka drops bombshell : Why did Mahinda declare a ceasefire in 2009?
Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has made a series of explosive claims about the final stages of Sri Lanka’s war, accusing former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa of attempting to delay the military victory against the LTTE…
Two persons killed in separate road accidents on Monday
Two individuals have been reported dead in separate road accidents in the Hungama and Kalpitiya areas on Monday. According to the Police, a 79-year-old motorcyclist from Ranna died after a bus collided with his motorcycle from behind on the Tissa–Matara…
17 yr old Swiss tourist rescued from drowning
A 17-year-old Swiss national was rescued from drowning at Elephant Rock beach in Pottuvil on Monday (01 Sept). According to the Police, the girl had been caught in a strong current while swimming. However, she was rescued and pulled to…
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam Results 2025 – doenets.lk
The Department of Examinations says that the results of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2025 are expected to be released within this week. The exam, one of the most competitive assessments for primary students in Sri Lanka, was conducted last…
Bribery Commission launches new WhatsApp hotline for complaints
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has introduced a new WhatsApp hotline to make it easier for the public to lodge complaints. The public can now report incidents of bribery or corruption through WhatsApp using the number…