Sustainable Tourism Transformation: Sri Lanka’s Youth at the Forefront
Sri Lanka will commemorate UN World Tourism Day 2025 with the launch of a landmark nationwide hospitality skills development programme designed for secondary school students. Spearheaded by the Alumni Association of Tourism Economics and Hospitality Management (AATEHM) of the University…
President’s Fund grants Rs. 1 million compensation per victim of Ella bus tragedy
The President’s Fund will provide Rs. 1 million each to the families of those who lost their lives in the bus accident that occurred on the Ella–Wellawaya main road last night, the President’s Media Division said. The decision comes a…
BASL warns against intimidation of Attorneys in course of professional duty
The BAR Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has raised concerns over incidents of threatening legal action or filing of complaints against Attorneys-at-Law in relation to professional work carried out on behalf of clients. Issuing a statement, the BASL emphasized that…
Ella crash : Bus conductor reveals what happened
The conductor of the bus involved in the accident in Ella on Thursday claims that the driver informed him of a brake malfunction prior to the accident. Speaking to the media, the conductor, who survived the deadly accident, said that…
Nepal bans Facebook, X, WhatsApp and 23 other platforms
Nepal has blocked access to 26 major social media and communication platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), WhatsApp and LinkedIn, after companies failed to register with the government by a seven-day deadline. The move follows a Supreme Court…
Fadhil Bakeer Markar takes up senior UNDP role in Bhutan
Fadhil Bakeer Markar, a Sri Lankan development professional, has been appointed deputy resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bhutan. Markar previously served with UNDP Sri Lanka, where he led the Strategic Engagement, Digital and Innovation team…
Tragic death : Police warn public of toxic gases in sealed wells
The Sri Lankan Police has warned the public to be mindful of toxic gases such as methane in dark enclosed spaces, such as wells, especially those containing stagnant sludge water that hasn’t been exposed to sunlight for extended periods. The…
Roshan Mahanama resigns from National Sports Council
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Roshan Mahanama has stepped down from his role as a member of the National Sports Council (NSC) with immediate effect. Mahanama was appointed to the Council for the 2025–2028 term by letter dated 14 February 2025…
Brave off-duty soldier risks life to save victims in Ella bus accident
A Special Forces soldier of the Sri Lanka Army has been recognized for his brave attempt to save three victims of the bus accident in Ella on Thursday. According to information received by the army, the first group of soldiers…
Indian arrested with Rs. 105 Mn Kush at BIA
An Indian national has been arrested at the Katunayake Airport for attempting to smuggle 10.75kg of ‘kush’ worth Rs. 105 million into Sri Lanka. The suspect, a 43-year-old man, was arrested while attempting to pass through the Green Channel, which…