Disrupt Asia 2025 positions Sri Lanka as regional Innovation Hub and amplifies international presence
Asia Berlin Ambassador Manori Unambuwe and Carl R. Härtlein with members of the Digital Economy Investment Committee during a collaborative discussion on strengthening Sri Lanka’s innovation ecosystem Accelerating Sri Lanka’s digital future, Disrupt Asia 2025, South Asia’s premier startup conference…
Today’s News Digest – July 30
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. Free 90-Day On-Arrival Visa…
FR petition filed against digital NIC project with India
A fundamental rights petition has been filed before the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, requesting a ruling to nullify the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Government of Sri Lanka and India for implementing the digital National Identity Card…
“India’s humanitarian support to the people of Syria continues”: MEA on medical aid dispatch
India’s humanitarian outreach to Syria continued with the delivery of a fresh consignment of critical medical aid, the Ministry of External Affairs said. In a ‘X’ post on Tuesday, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “India’s humanitarian support to the people…
AI and machine learning jobs rise by 42 per cent YoY in June: Dept of Economic Affairs
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning roles recorded a significant 42 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in June 2025, highlighted the Monthly Economic Review released by the Department of Economic Affairs. The report also stated that hiring in Global Capability…
Vehicles detained by Customs due to cross-border issue : CoPF update
Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) Chairman Harsha de Silva has raised concerns over the government’s latest decision regarding cross-border Letters of Credit (LCs) and de-registration requirements related to vehicle imports. At a committee meeting on Tuesday, de Silva questioned Treasury…
Army Commander granted one-year service extension
Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, has been granted a service extension. According to the Army Spokesman, Army Commander Lasantha Rodrigo has been granted a one-year service extension, effective from 01 August 2025. The service extension…
Fake cop arrested over illegal vehicle racket
An individual who had pretended to be a Police Chief Inspector (CI) and had been involved in various crimes over the last 25 years has been arrested. The man, who has reportedly been in hiding, was arrested in Nittambuwa by…
Former Navy Commander Ulugetenne further remanded
Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Admiral (Rtd) Nishantha Ulugetenne, has been further remanded until 13 August. He was further remanded after being produced before the Polgahawela Magistrate’s Court today. He was arrested this week over the disappearance of…
Free 90-Day On-Arrival Visa for Sri Lankans from Maldives
The Maldivian government has decided to issue free 90-day on-arrival tourist visas to Sri Lankan citizens travelling to the Maldives for tourism purposes. The decision was announced, coinciding with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s ongoing visit to the Maldives. According to…