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NIO will guide government to steer country forward - Kumarapperuma

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- National Intellectuals' Organization (NIO) Steering Committee member, President's Counsel Upul Kumarapperuma said they will provide the knowledge, wisdom and guidance to the gove... Read More


USJ holds LaunchPad 4.0 on October 31

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- LaunchPad 4.0, the fourth edition of AIESEC in USJ's flagship career event, is set to take place at the Sri Jayewardenepura University's Sumangala auditorium on October 31 beginn... Read More


SL should streamline project execution, funds distribution for more assistance - UNDP Country Economist

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- UNDP Country Economist Dr. Vagisha Gunasekara said that Sri Lanka's bargaining power in seeking further assistance from creditors and donors could be weakened, unless the country... Read More


Committee on Public Finance Approves Appropriation Bill for 2027

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The budget estimates relating to the Appropriation Bill for 2027, the management of public revenue and expenditure, and priority development projects were discussed at the Commit... Read More


Wild elephants ravage properties in Addalaichenai

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Wild elephants that entered the Purathottam area in the Addalaichenai Divisional Secretariat Division early morning recently damaged a paddy storage facility and destroyed coconu... Read More


Colombo Port a major gateway for global trade - US Envoy

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- "The Port of Colombo has earned its place as a major gateway for global trade, connecting American businesses to markets across South Asia and beyond," said U.S. Ambassador Eric ... Read More


Thema Collection gets Gold at BLTM - ICRT Indian Subcontinent Responsible Tourism Awards 2026

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The Thema Collection received three prestigious recognitions at the 2026 ICRT Indian Subcontinent Responsible Tourism Awards, highlighting its commitment to responsible tourism a... Read More


Conferred title of Anunayaka of Amarapura Sri Sambuddha Sasanodaya Sangha Sabha

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The Most Venerable Hantane Dhammagavesi Thera, Rajakiya Pandith and Shashtrapathi, has been conferred the title of Anunayaka of the Amarapura Sri Sambuddha Sasanodaya Sangha Sabh... Read More


Rs.2 trillion boost for capital expenditure from Budget 2027

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The Government expects to allocate Rs.2 trillion for capital expenditure to create a favourable environment for investment, Labour Minister and Finance and Planning Deputy Minist... Read More


Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Several spells of showers are expected in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (29), according to the D... Read More