India to provide training for Sri Lankan teachers – PM Harini
Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says India is working to provide necessary training for Sri Lankan teachers, while the upcoming education reforms will create new opportunities for creative educators. She made…
CID briefs court on lawyer and five actresses connected to Padme
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today that a female lawyer and five actresses are under investigation over their links to underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme. CID officers said attorney Thamara Kumari Abeyrathne, arrested for allegedly…
Rise in CCPI Overall Rate of Inflation in October 2025
The Overall Rate of Inflation, measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increased to 2.1% in October 2025. According to the Department of Census and Statistics, the figure is an increase compared to the…
Polish airline ‘Enter Air’ resumes operations to Sri Lanka
Polish charter airline, Enter Air, resumed operations to Sri Lanka today, with the arrival of two flights from Katowice and Warsaw at the Katunayake Airport. According to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), two inaugural Enter Air flights from Katowice and…
New position for WP Governor Hanif Yusoof
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof as the President’s Special Envoy for Foreign Investment. The appointment has been made in accordance with the powers vested in the President under Article 41(1) of the Constitution. It…
Dr. Hans leads Digitalization & AI training in the North
A special training programme on Artificial Intelligence (AI) was conducted at the Northern Provincial Chief Secretary’s Office this week (27) to promote the use of AI among public officials. The training program titled “AI for Transforming Public Service” was conducted…
The shift from traditional savings to investing and gaining financial empowerment
In an era where traditional savings alone no longer guarantee financial security, the methods we use to grow our wealth must evolve with the times. Today as the world celebrates ‘World Thrift Day’, the fundamental principle of thrift – careful…
Ex-Indian cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin sworn in as Minister
Former Indian cricket captain and senior Congress leader Mohammad Azharuddin has been sworn in as a minister in the Telangana cabinet. Governor Jishnu Dev Verma administered the oath to the former cricketer at Raj Bhavan this morning. His induction fills…
Court grants bail to Backoe Saman’s wife
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today granted bail to the wife of underworld figure ‘Backoe Saman’, who has been held in remand custody under the Money Laundering Act. Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (31) ordered Sadhika Lakshani to…
Sri Lanka & ADB sign USD 90 Mn loan agreement for road development
The Government of Sri Lanka and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a loan agreement of USD 90 million for phase 5 of the Second Integrated Road Investment Program (iROAD 2). According to a statement from the Ministry of…