Rain expected in some districts today
A few showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today, while mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere in Sri Lanka. According to the Department of Meteorology, fairly strong winds of…
Teachers launch sit-in at Presidential Secretariat over children’s admissions
A group of teachers are staging a sit-in near the Presidential Secretariat today, Ada Derana reported. The teachers say they will remain on the pavement opposite the Secretariat until President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addresses their request to admit their children…
Sathosa launches rice under new brand initiative
The government has launched the first phase of releasing essential food items under the National Sathosa brand. The initiative was marked today (18) with the release of packaged Nadu and White Kekulu rice at the Lanka Sathosa outlet inside the…
Illegal soil excavation halted in Trincomalee
Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra says authorities have successfully stopped an illegal soil excavation attempt in the Muthu Nagar area, in Trincomalee. The Minister said he personally inspected the sites, where lands had been leased to solar companies, and directed officials…
Over 10,000 vehicles stuck at ports due to clearance delays : Importers
Chairman of the Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL), Indika Sampath Merenchige, says more than 10,000 vehicles remain stuck at Sri Lankan ports due to clearance delays and documentation issues. He said 8,726 vehicles have been held at ports within…
Today’s News Digest – August 18
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read. Hartal in North-East :…
Aviation Minister explains reasons for BIA visitor restriction
Minister of Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake says several issues, including the non-expansion of Terminal 02 of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), have resulted in imposing restrictions for visitors during peak hours. In a post on ‘X’, Minister Rathnayake said that…
Blue Lanka Tours wins the Traveller’s Choice Award AGAIN! Receives the SMEs Sustainability Tourism Certificate and Good Travel Seal from Green Destinations Foundation
Blue Lanka Tours, Sri Lanka’s premier destination management company, proudly announces two significant milestones in its trailblazing journey to become the country’s most recognised responsible tour operator. The company celebrates a double win this August, underscoring its commitment to excellence,…
Australia NZ Road Show – August 2025
IDP Education-Global Leader in international education services, once again brings you the 35 + University representatives to Sri Lanka. Introduction: Bridge to Global Education Education has long been one of the most transformative tools for personal and national development….
EAM Jaishankar meets new South Korean FM, vows deeper cooperation
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday met South Korea’s new Foreign Minister Cho Hyun during his first working visit to India, with both sides agreeing to expand cooperation in cutting-edge sectors like semiconductors, artificial intelligence, clean energy, shipbuilding,…