New contracts to be awarded for currency exchange counters at BIA
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of contracts to operate foreign currency exchange counters at the newly developed arrivals terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake. As part of the airport’s ongoing redevelopment efforts, currency exchange counters have…
Festival advance for Govt officers to be increased
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an increase in the festival advance granted to government officers from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000, in line with proposals made under Budget 2026. Under the existing Establishments Code, government employees are eligible to…
Motorcyclist Attacking Vehicles: Police Release More Details
A motorcyclist suspected of attacking vehicles with a club along the Kaduwela–Kollupitiya road near the Ethul Kotte junction was arrested by Welikada Police and produced before court on Monday. Police said the incident took place on the evening of January…
Hypertension and Diabetes project to be expended to 3 districts
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Health and Mass Media to implement the project “Management of Hypertension and Diabetes based on the Strategies in Primary Care Services” in the districts of Galle, Colombo,…
US tariff threat over Iran trade puts Sri Lanka’s export recovery at risk
Sri Lanka’s export recovery faces fresh uncertainty following a sweeping trade warning issued by US President Donald Trump, which could expose Sri Lankan exports to an additional 25 percent tariff due to the country’s trade links with Iran. Arutha…
More underutilized plantation lands to be leased
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to provide underutilized lands and properties to suitable investors for optimal utilization, following the prescribed procurement procedure. This decision follows the approval granted at the cabinet meeting in June 2025, under which…
T20 World Cup: Indian visas refused for several cricketers
USA fast bowler Ali Khan has been denied an Indian visa ahead of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, casting uncertainty over his participation in the tournament, multiple reports said Tuesday. Khan, a key pacer for the United States…
Five arrested in foreign job scam raids in Boralesgamuwa
The Special Investigation Division of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has arrested five individuals involved in foreign employment fraud. According to the SLBFE, the suspects were arrested as a result of investigations carried out during the first…
Wimal calls off Satyagraha campaign
The satyagraha campaign launched by National Freedom Front leader Wimal Weerawansa, together with representatives of civil organizations, has now been concluded. Following the government’s announcement that the new education reforms related to Grade 6 will be postponed until next year,…
Woman in Turkey claims Trump is her father, demands DNA test
A woman in Turkey has filed a paternity lawsuit, claiming that the president of the United States is her biological father and is seeking a DNA test to prove it. Necla Ozmen, 55, lives in Ankara and filed a lawsuit…