Navy officer becomes first Sri Lankan to complete U.S. SEAL training
Lieutenant Koyan Chamitha, an officer of the Sri Lanka Navy’s Special Boat Squadron (SBS), has become the first Sri Lankan to complete the U.S. Navy SEAL training program and earn the prestigious SEAL Trident pin. He underwent 14 months…
Weather today: Showers expected in several provinces
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 JULY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 July 2025 Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Several spells of showers will occur in the…
President holds virtual meeting with US Trade Representative on Tariff Reduction
A virtual discussion was held this evening (25) between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer aimed at reducing the trade tariffs proposed to be imposed by the United States on exports from Sri Lanka. The…
Sri Lanka hosts first-ever international conference on child protection
For the first time in Sri Lanka, an international conference dedicated to child protection has been launched to address violence against children. The International Conference on Child Protection (ICCP’25), held from July 25 to 27 in Colombo, brings together over…
DMASL Digital Summit 2025: Charting the Future of Digital Asia
South Asia’s Premier Digital Marketing Event Expands Global Reach COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – 25th July 2025 – The Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of Day 1 of the DMASL Digital Summit…
Today’s News Digest – July 25
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. IMF reports strong economic…
Sri Lanka waives visa fees for 40 countries : Full list released
Sri Lanka has expanded its visa-fee waiver to 40 countries in a bid to boost tourist arrivals. While the initiative is expected to result in an annual revenue loss of around USD 66 million, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath expressed confidence…
Thailand, Cambodia clashes : UN to hold emergency meeting
The United Nations Security Council is due to hold an emergency meeting on Friday to discuss the ongoing border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia. A long-running border dispute erupted into intense fighting on Thursday, with violence flaring near two temples…
Four arrested with elephant tusks in Galgamuwa raid
Four suspects were taken into custody today (24) along with two elephant tusks following a raid carried out in the Nikiniyawa and Olombewa areas, in Galgamuwa. The operation was conducted by officers attached to the Galgamuwa Wildlife Zone under the…
Driving licence software cost reduced from Rs. 184 Mn to Rs. 28 Mn : Govt
The government has significantly reduced costs associated with the software maintenance contract for printing driver’s licences, Newsfirst reported. The move saves the government Rs. 156 million annually through a competitive tender process, the report said. According to Deputy Minister of…