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SLAB goes fully digital to boost global recognition

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB) has commenced a fully digital transformation of its accreditation procedures, administrative operations and accounting systems to enhance... Read More


500 'Ceylon Tea Villages' programme launched to boost tea industry

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The Plantations and Community Infrastructure Ministry yesterday (15) launched the national programme to establish 500 "Ceylon Tea Villages" as part of efforts to achieve Sri Lank... Read More


Climate resilience programme launched

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- A new initiative aimed at strengthening climate-resilient ecosystems and promoting inclusive fisheries-based economies, the 'Resilient Waves' programme, was launched yesterday (1... Read More


Anawilundawa railway sub-station to reopen after temporary closure

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The closed Anawilundawa Railway Sub-Station will be reopened to the public with the appointment of a relief station master, the Railway Station Masters' Association said. The Ra... Read More


Special train services to Anuradhapura for 'national pichcha mal pujawa'

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The Railway Department has arranged several special train services from Beliatta, Colombo Fort, Hikkaduwa and Mahawa Junction to Anuradhapura on July 25 and 26 to facilitate devo... Read More


Four major Kandy infrastructure projects targeted for completion within two years

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The Transport, Highways and Urban Development Ministry plans to complete four major infrastructure projects in Kandy City within the next two years under the Central Provincial D... Read More


Sri Lanka's dengue battle at a crossroads

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Sri Lanka is once again fighting a familiar enemy. But this time, the warning signs are becoming harder to ignore. With reported dengue cases surpassing 70,000 and the death toll... Read More


HRCSL says Welikada Prison denied access to its officials, raises concerns

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has expressed serious concern over the denial of access to its officers at Welikada Prison earlier this month, stating that the i... Read More


Namal calls for Sri Lanka to become key link in 'Indian Ocean Century'

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has called for Sri Lanka to position itself as a key economic and strategic link connecting Asia, the Middle East and Africa... Read More


Plans to fully digitalise all airport services

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation has revealed that the Ministry is working in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Affairs to fully digitalise all airport services.... Read More