Contract awarded for Lot A of Mullikulam Wind Power Transmission Project
The Cabinet has approved awarding the construction contract for Lot A of the Mullikulam Wind Power Transmission Project, a key initiative to strengthen Sri Lanka’s renewable energy infrastructure. The project, which was cleared earlier this year, consists of two components,…
India’s visa rule change: Foreigners need to apply for stay extension within 180 days
India has introduced some key changes in immigration rules, aimed at easing compliance while tightening procedural clarity. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified the Immigration and Foreigners (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introducing key changes to registration timelines, emergency provisions,…
Supreme Court concludes hearing of Pillayan’s FR petition
The Supreme Court has concluded hearings on the fundamental rights petition filed by former Eastern Province Chief Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, challenging his arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. Oral submissions in the case were completed…
CBSL Rates : Rupee depreciates further against the USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (02), compared to Monday, with both the buying and selling rates increasing. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has…
Cabinet approves empowerment program for Cyclone Ditwah‑affected families
The Cabinet has approved a comprehensive program to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, aimed at restoring livelihoods and strengthening resilience in the hardest‑hit districts. The initiative, proposed by the President, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, focuses…
China issues new rules to bust ‘ghost’ takeout deliveries
Food sellers on Chinese delivery platforms must have physical shopfronts and indicate if they do not offer dine-in services under new rules unveiled on June 1 to stamp out “ghost” takeout merchants. Fierce competition among food delivery apps has led…
Weather Alert : Met Department warns of showers above 100 mm in several districts
The Department of Meteorology says an increase in rainfall over the southwestern parts of Sri Lanka and an increase in wind speed across the island are expected from tomorrow (03) and during the next few days. Per the weather forecast…
Envoy Yusoof promotes Sri Lanka as investment-ready economy in US
Sri Lanka’s Presidential Special Envoy for Foreign Investment, Hanif Yusoof, held his first meeting at the U.S. Department of State with Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jacob Helberg, where discussions centred on strengthening economic…
FM Vijitha Herath observes Australia’s Parliamentary Question Time
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, said he was privileged to witness Australia’s Parliamentary “Question Time” live today. In a post on ‘X’, he described the experience as a vivid demonstration of democratic accountability, robust debate, and the…
Yasas Hewage assumes duties as Industrial Development Board Chairman
Yasas Hewage assumed duties as Chairman of the Industrial Development Board (IDB) on Monday (01), taking leadership of one of Sri Lanka’s longest-standing enterprise development institutions with a legacy spanning 60 years. According to the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship…