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All Trade Unions agree to digitalisation and modernisation programme

SriLanka, Feb. 7 -- All trade unions have expressed their agreement to the digitalisation and modernisation programme aimed at increasing excise revenue collection. This consensus was reached at a di... Read More


Government to upgrade and modernize technical colleges in all 25 districts

SriLanka, Feb. 7 -- The Government has decided to modernize and develop 25 technical colleges across all districts in Sri Lanka in line with contemporary global standards, marking a major transformati... Read More


Cuba adopts measures to confront energy crisis

SriLanka, Feb. 7 -- The Cuban government on Friday announced a series of emergency measures as the island prepares for severe fuel shortages due to increased pressure from the United States. In a tel... Read More


India leads tourist arrivals as Sri Lanka crosses 317,000 visitors in 2026

SriLanka, Feb. 7 -- Sri Lanka has welcomed more than 317,000 foreign tourists so far this year, according to figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The authority repo... Read More


Trump threatens tariffs for countries trading with Iran

SriLanka, Feb. 7 -- US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order threatening to impose additional tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Iran. The order, issued on Friday, does n... Read More


PM Modi appreciates Devnimori Relics exposition in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has extended his gratitude to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for inaugurating the Exposition of the Holy Devnimori Relics at the sacred G... Read More


Ministry calls for probe into attack on SL fishermen

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Fisheries Ministry has called for an impartial and transparent investigation into a brutal attack on Sri Lankan fishermen in international waters, Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean... Read More


Electricity generation cost reduced from Rs.37 to Rs.29 per unit - Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody informed the Parliament yesterday that the Government has successfully reduced the average cost of electricity generation from Rs.37 per unit to Rs... Read More


Mattala Airport handles highest passenger number in 2025

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) has handled the highest ever passenger movements in 2025, the Airport and Aviation Services Company said. The airport which ope... Read More


Fairly heavy showers expected in several provinces

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Showers will occur at times in Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in Uva an... Read More