Govt to support children of migrant workers facing hardship overseas
The government is to launch a programme under the President’s Fund to provide financial assistance for the education of children in Sri Lanka whose parents are facing hardships while working abroad. The new programme will be launched in line with…
Cabinet cancels MPs’ Viyathpura Housing Scheme concession
Cabinet approval has been granted to cancel the housing concession provided to Members of Parliament under the “Viyathpura Housing Scheme” with immediate effect. According to the government, several MPs lost their residences due to the unrest in the country on…
PickMe Partners with University of Moratuwa to Drive Indigenous Innovation in Sri Lanka’s Mobility Tech Sector
PickMe, Sri Lanka’s leading technology platform for ride-hailing and on-demand services, has entered into a landmark research collaboration with the University of Moratuwa in a move that could redefine the future of homegrown technology innovation in the country. This partnership…
Sri Lankan Photographer’s “Toxic Tip” Wins Global Recognition
ri Lankan wildlife photographer Lakshitha Karunaratne’s striking image, “Toxic Tip”, has been named among the 100 award-winning photographs at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, now in its 61st year at the Natural History Museum, London. The photograph, which…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (04 Sep), compared to Wednesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 298.85, while the…
Govt to close 33 non-active state institutions
Cabinet approval has been granted for the formal closure of 33 state-owned enterprises that are currently non-operational. The selected state-owned enterprises are to be closed under two phases of the government’s restructuring initiative. According to the government, these entities were…
Government delays VAT on foreign digital services : New Decision
The government has amended the date for the implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) on services supplied by non-resident persons through electronic platforms to consumers in Sri Lanka. The Finance Ministry announced that the effective date, which was previously scheduled…
Wild elephant injured in Habarana train accident
A wild elephant has been injured after being hit by the night mail train travelling from Trincomalee to Colombo in the Puwakpitiya area in Habarana last night. It is reported that the incident occurred near the 128½ milepost between Habarana…
Nearly 52,000 students pass 2025 Grade 05 Exam
The Department of Examinations says a total of 51,969 (17.11%) have passed the cut-off marks of the 2025 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination. The Exam Department said the cut-off marks were 140 for the Sinhala Medium and 134 for the Tamil…
Sun directly over five cities of Sri Lanka today
The sun will be directly above five (05) cities of Sri Lanka at around 12.09 pm today, according to the Department of Meteorology. The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today are Ragama, Kirindiwela, Ruwanwella,…