Australia revises Evidence Level update for student visas
The Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced the revised Evidence Level update for countries and Education Providers concerning the Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF). Accordingly, the September 2025 Evidence Level update is based on Student visa outcome data from…
Sri Lanka to host 2025 ABU Climate and Disaster Summit
The 9th ABU Media Summit on Climate Action & Disaster Prevention (CADP-2025) will be held from 25–27 November 2025 in Colombo, the largest international media event to be held in Sri Lanka this year. Organized by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union…
Modara live hand grenades : Police reveal more details
The Sri Lankan Police says the live hand grenades found in Modara yesterday were linked to investigations into several suspects in hiding with around 100 live hand grenades. According to the Police, a suspect with a T-56 firearm was arrested…
Record attendance for India Vs Sri Lanka women’s world cup game
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 launched with record-breaking attendance for the opening match between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati. Almost 23,000 fans thronged the ACA Stadium to watch a cornucopia of great cricketing action, enthralling live performances…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (01 Oct), compared to Tuesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 299.30, while the selling…
Classic Destinations awarded GSTC sustainable tourism certification
Classic Destinations (Pvt) Ltd has been awarded the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification, recognizing its adherence to international sustainability standards in the tourism sector. The certification was issued by Control Union Singapore Pte Ltd, confirming that Classic Destinations meets…
U.S. Govt shuts down as Congress fails to pass funding bills
The U.S. government shut down just after midnight on Wednesday, hours after Congress failed to pass stopgap funding bills. Republicans and Democrats refused to budge from their opposing positions on a funding deal to avoid a shutdown. A key sticking…
President concludes Japan visit, returns to Sri Lanka
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has returned to Sri Lanka after successfully concluding his visit to Japan. The President had visited Japan on a 04-day official visit following an invitation extended by the Government of Japan. Prior to his return to…
Police open fire at van for failing to stop
The Police have opened fire on a van in the Udammita area in Nittambuwa. According to the Police, the van was shot at after it had failed to heed orders to stop for inspection. The Police further said that three…
Large cache of ammunition found in Kataragama
A cache of ammunition was discovered in the Weheragala Lake in Kataragama on Tuesday (30). According to the Police, the recovered ammunition includes 74 T-56 magazines, 36 T-56 light machine gun magazines, several T-81 magazines, and two boxes containing other…