Sri Lanka, Antigua and Barbuda Establish Diplomatic Relations
Sri Lanka and Antigua and Barbuda have formally established diplomatic relations following the signing of an agreement in Washington D.C. The agreement was signed by Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United States, Mahinda Samarasinghe, and Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to…
Colombo Town Hall Glows Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
In a symbolic gesture aligning with global efforts to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the iconic Colombo Town Hall was illuminated in pink last evening. The striking display joined landmarks around the world in shining a light—both literally and figuratively—on…
Mannar District Sports Complex swimming pool opened
The swimming pool at the Mannar District Sports Complex was officially opened to athletes today (Oct 3) under the patronage of Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage. The facility, located in Naruvil Kulam within the Nanattan Divisional…
Kehelbaddara Padme’s mother files writ petition
The mother of alleged underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal, challenging the detention order issued against her son. The petition claims the detention is unlawful and seeks relief through habeas corpus and…
Know your area Police representative to report drug activity
Police today (03) introduced several new telephone hotlines for the public to directly provide information on narcotics activities across the island. The move enables people to report details on heroin, crystal methamphetamine (ice), cocaine, cannabis, and other illicit substances through…
Sri Lanka issues final assignment notice for 5G spectrum auction
Sri Lanka has formally issued the Final Assignment Notice (NoA) for the upcoming 2025 5G spectrum auction, marking a key step toward expanding the country’s digital infrastructure. The announcement was made during a special media briefing at the Information…
Sri Lanka issues final assignment notice for 5G spectrum auction
Sri Lanka has formally issued the Final Assignment Notice (NoA) for the upcoming 2025 5G spectrum auction, marking a key step toward expanding the country’s digital infrastructure. The announcement was made during a special media briefing at the Information and…
COPF reviews funding plan for Central Expressway section
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance reviewed expected loan funding for the Kadawatha–Meerigama section of the Central Expressway at its Sept. 30 meeting, chaired by Dr. Harsha de Silva. Officials from the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation…
Apple pulls ICE tracking apps after Trump admin request
Tech company Apple removed ICEBlock — the most popular app to track the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency — and similar apps from its App Store, it said on Thursday after it was contacted by US President Donald Trump’s…
Wimal’s NFF stages protest against school corporal punishment ban
The National Freedom Front (NFF) staged a protest outside the Education Ministry in Battaramulla on Friday opposing the proposed amendment to the Penal Code that seeks to ban corporal punishment of children. The demonstrators, including teachers, parents, and union representatives,…