SLTB will soon recruit women bus drivers & conductors : Minister
Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake says women drivers and conductors will soon be recruited into the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) public transport service. He made this announcement on Tuesday (16) while attending a special program held at the Colombo…
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some areas of Sri Lanka today
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern, and Northern provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts, today. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the other areas of the island after…
New insurance schemes from Budget 2026 ?
A pre-budget discussion on the Banking, Finance and Insurance Sector was held yesterday (16) at the Presidential Secretariat, chaired by the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando. The discussions focused extensively on the…
Vehicle & Electronic imports : Key Discussion held
A pre-budget discussion on the automobile and electronic equipment industries was held yesterday (16) at the Presidential Secretariat, chaired by the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando. Importers of automobiles and electronic equipment…
Asia Cup : Group B qualification scenario for Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Afghanistan
Sri Lanka’s final group match against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup has turned into a virtual knockout, with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan — still in contention for a Super 4 spot. According to analyst Krishna Kumar, the qualification pathway…
Asia Cup 2025 Points Table
Bangladesh’s win over Afghanistan has left Group B wide open, with Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, all in the hunt for a Super 4s berth. Sri Lanka are placed at the top of the table with four points, and Bangladesh…
Ceylon Media Makes History at SLIM Digis 2.5 with Three Awards
Ceylon Media Holdings marked a landmark moment at SLIM Digis 2.5, securing three prestigious awards in recognition of its creativity and impact in Sri Lanka’s competitive digital marketing industry. The agency’s standout performance included: • Gold Award – Most Impactful…
Sri Lanka Supreme Court Launches e-Courts Project to Usher in a New Era of Digital Justice
In a historic step towards building a modern, transparent, and citizen-focused judiciary, the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Judicial Service Commission and the Ministry of Justice, officially launched the “e-Courts” Project, featuring a state-of-the-art Web Portal…
Today’s News Digest – September 16
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. 2026 Appropriation Bill to…
Deputy Minister concludes trade visit to Sichuan
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, completed a four-day official visit to Sichuan Province, China, aimed at deepening economic cooperation and enhancing bilateral trade relations. Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe visited China at the invitation of…