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"Tell IGP" platform open for tourists, foreign nationals

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- Police Media Spokesman ASP F. U. Wootler said that the "Tell IGP" online concept and service facilitates, supports and assists the citizens of Sri Lanka living in the country and... Read More


Digital ID, Super App projects to be launched in 2026

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- He said initiatives will be carried out to build an efficient and transparent digital economy and improve digital Public Infrastructure, fostering financial inclusion, improving ... Read More


Mainly fair weather to prevail across the Island

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- Mainly fair weather will prevail over the most parts of the island. Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in Southern province and in Rathnapura and Monaragala di... Read More


Special Mahapola Scholarships announced for university students affected by cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- The Board of Trustees of the Lalith Athulmudali Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund (MTF) has launched a one-time special scholarship program to support university s... Read More


"Podi Lassie" handed over to Galle Crimes Division

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- "Podi Lassie" has been handed over to the Galle District Crimes Division for further investigation, police confirmed. Arumahandi Janith Madhusankha de Silva, alias "Podi Lassie"... Read More


Sri Lanka officially launches digital nomad visa facility

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- A new Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) programme was launched yesterday (26) at the "Silk Route" passenger terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport, marking a fresh push to positio... Read More


Sri Lanka seeks increased Indian investment and tourism inflow

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says Sri Lanka welcomes investors and tourists as the country advances towards sustainable development, reaffirming the importance of streng... Read More


Vavuniya town, rural roads to benefit from Rs. 950 million development plan

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- An allocation of Rs. 950 million has been approved for development projects in the Vavuniya District for 2026 at a meeting of the District Development Committee held yesterday (2... Read More


NBRO experts lead reconstruction of highways and railways damaged by Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has been tasked with providing expert technical support for the restoration of highways and railways damaged by the 2025 'Ditwa... Read More


India's top court bans textbook for referring to judicial corruption

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- India's Supreme Court has banned a school textbook after a chapter in it made a reference to corruption in the judiciary. The revised social science book was published by the Na... Read More