Ceypetco launches new lubricant distribution program for fishing harbours
Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody says the government is introducing a new mechanism to distribute high-quality Ceypetco lubricants at fishery harbours, beginning from the Dikovita Fisheries Harbour today (27). The initiative, launched by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) in…
Petition seeks to void SLTDA letter on LGBTQ tourism project
A petition has been filed at the Court of Appeal requesting the invalidation of a letter issued by the chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) which reportedly grants permission for a tourism‑promotion project involving the LGBTQ community….
Three Sri Lankan Ministers hold Q&A session with expatriates in London
Three Sri Lankan ministers met with Sri Lankans living in the United Kingdom during an open public Q&A session held in London on Sunday. Health and Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, Women and Children’s Affairs Minister Saroja Paulraj, and Justice Minister…
Jaffna-born cyclist completes 10,000 km ride from Paris to Jaffna
Inoshan Sooran, a Sri Lankan-born resident of France, has successfully completed a 10,000-kilometer solo cycling journey from Paris to Jaffna, traveling through 13 countries including Germany, Turkey, and India. Beginning his journey on September 1, 2025, Sooran arrived in Jaffna…
Kinniya receives safer transport option with ‘Gangaai’ ferry service
A new passenger ferry service named ‘Gangaai’ was officially launched today (27) at the Kurinchankerny Lagoon, providing safer and more reliable transport facilities for residents of the Kinniya area. The ferry service, operated by the Road Development Authority (RDA), has…
The India–EU FTA will bring a new era of partnership
The India-EU FTA hold potential to double bilateral trade every five years India and the European Union (EU), two of the world’s largest democracies representing nearly two billion people and contributing about 21 percent of global GDP, are poised to…
Web journalists urge Police to end media releases of suspect footage
The Professional Web Journalists Association has called on the Sri Lanka Police and authorities to halt the release of video footage of arrested suspects, warning that such practices undermine due process and damage public trust in the criminal justice system….
PM Modi Declares 2026 As ASEAN-India Year Of Maritime Cooperation
PM Narendra Modi congratulated Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the successful hosting of the ASEAN Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday noted that the cooperation between India and ASEAN is growing rapidly in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief…
GREE AirTech Sri Lanka Wins Prestigious ‘Most Promising Award’ at GREE Global Conference
Adhil Anees, Managing Director, GREE AirTech receiving the award at the Global Conference Sri Lankan subsidiary claims top honor among strategic partners from over 100 countries, bringing global recognition to the island nation GREE AirTech (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of…
New Ayurvedic hospital complex gifted by H.P. Piyasiri opens in Deiyandara
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says the newly opened H.P. Piyasiri Government Ayurvedic Hospital in Deiyandara, Belpamullla, stands as a model for successful collaboration between the government, private sector, and local communities. Speaking at the inauguration of the hospital’s new…