SLC T20 League 2025 : Free entry for the public
The SLC T20 League 2025, commencing on 07th August 2025 at the Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo, will open its gates to the public, allowing fans to witness top-tier domestic cricket live from the stands. According to Sri Lanka…
China’s CPC told us meaningful change needs 15–20 years of rule : JVP
Officials of the Chinese Communist Party are of the view that a government must remain in power for at least 15 to 20 in order to implement meaningful reforms in Sri Lanka, according to Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary…
Deshabandu Tennakoon removed from post of IGP in Parliament vote
Deshabandu Tennakoon has been removed from the Post of Inspector General of Police (IGP), becoming the first sitting police chief to be removed through a parliamentary vote in Sri Lanka’s history. His removal comes following a vote conducted in parliament…
Minister addresses BYD vehicles held at Customs
Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Anil Jayantha addressed concerns surrounding a large consignment of BYD electric vehicles currently detained by Sri Lanka Customs over discrepancies in declared motor capacity. Approximately 1,000 BYD vehicles, shipped in several…
Child Protection Authority Act to be amended
Cabinet approval has been granted for the amendment of the Child Protection Authority Act to include provisions to prevent all abuses against children and respond to them. According to the government, it has been around 25 years since the passing…
Cabinet nod for appointment of new delimitation committee
Cabinet approval has been granted for the appointment of a new delimitation committee to review and submit recommendations on the reports of the previous delimitation committees appointed for the years 2012 and 2021. According to the government, a delimitation committee…
Kandy to be developed as a Virtual City
Cabinet approval has been granted for the creation of a Virtual City in Kandy, using the funds allocated for the “Clean Sri Lanka” national project, for tourism promotion. The city of Kandy, which includes the historical Temple of the Tooth…
Serendib Flour Mills champions SLIM National Sales Awards 2025 as Official Nutritional Partner
Left to Right: Faizal Deen – Assistant Manager Brand-Serendib, Kalinga Wijesekara – Director Brand and Corporate Communication – Serendib, Vijay Sharma – Chief Executive Officer – Serendib, Enoch Perera – Vice President Events& Sustainability – SLIM, Chamil Wickremasinghe – Chief…
Police seek public help to find missing man
The Police have sought public assistance to find a man reported missing from the Mirigama Area in Kotadeniyawa since May 2025. The Kotadeniyawa Police have launched an investigation into a complaint filed by the missing man’s mother on 22 May…
SriLankan Airlines, Bondholders fail to reach Restructuring Deal
SriLankan Airlines and the Government of Sri Lanka have announced the unsuccessful conclusion of initial debt restructuring talks with a group representing over 50% of the airline’s US$175 million guaranteed bonds due in June 2024. The restricted discussions, held between…