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3% of Sri Lanka's population remains without mobile connectivity despite 5G expansion

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- While Sri Lanka is gradually moving towards embracing the 5G digital era, it is concerning that around 3% of the country's population still lacks access to mobile connectivity. ... Read More


Government revises procurement procedures to accelerate Rs. 2 trillion capital spending next year

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Government has revised its procurement procedures for development projects in an effort to ensure the full utilisation of the Rs. 2,000 billion capital expenditure allocation... Read More


Metro Luxury Bus Service expansion to Jaffna targeted for mid-2027

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Government initiated preliminary arrangements to extend the Metro Luxury Bus Service to the Jaffna District, with plans to commence operations by mid-2027. As part of the pr... Read More


No electricity tariff revision for fourth quarter of 2026

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Existing electricity tariffs will remain unchanged for the final quarter of 2026, despite a 2.88% increase in the cost of electricity supply, the Public Utilities Commission of S... Read More


Cabinet approves $200 million ADB financing to support Sri Lankan MSMEs

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of financing agreements with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to obtain $200 million for a sector development programme aimed at... Read More


Indian actress Pooja Hegde arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Popular Indian actress Pooja Hegde arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake yesterday (10), marking the beginning of a brief visit to Sri Lanka to attend... Read More


Metro bus service expansion to Jaffna moves forward with route inspection

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- A preliminary route inspection for the introduction of a Metro bus service in the Jaffna district was conducted yesterday (10). The initiative is part of efforts to modernise Sr... Read More


Visit Visas are not Work Visas, government warns Sri Lankans

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has warned Sri Lankans against travelling overseas on Visit Visas based on promises of employment, highlighting th... Read More


Foreign Ministry seeks public assistance to identify Sri Lankan national in Italy

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has appealed to the public for help in identifying a Sri Lankan national believed to have been living in Italy sin... Read More


Landslide warnings issued for seven districts

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for seven districts, effective for the next 24 hours. Level 1 warnings have been issued for Badu... Read More