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Building rural roads to be fast-tracked with ADB funds

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reportedly agreed to release US $ 90 million to the Government as the fifth tranche under the Second Integrated Road Investment Program (i-Ro... Read More


Parade of mediocrity ended?

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Every dog has its day, is the old adage. Every mediocrity has its day as well. In these times, the people of this country can see in stark relief the past parade of mediocrity tha... Read More


Vel festival in Havelock Town

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The annual Vel festival of the Mayurapathi Amman Kovil in Havelock Town, Colombo, was held yesterday. Here two young devotees light coconut lamps before joining the colourful proc... Read More


City of Dreams to elevate Colombo's global appeal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- City of Dreams (COD) Sri Lanka held a grand ceremony on Friday night to mark its launch in Sri Lanka. Here President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Chairperson of John Keells Holdings ... Read More


Customs nets over Rs. 1.2 trillion in seven months

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The Sri Lanka Customs generated over Rs. 1.2 trillion (over US $ 4 billion) in revenue during the first seven months of 2025, Customs spokesperson Seevali Arukgoda said. The Depa... Read More


Foreign cybercrime syndicates in Sri Lanka under scrutiny

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The Government is closely monitoring a sprawling cybercrime network involving Chinese nationals operating within the country, amid growing fears that the illicit activities could ... Read More


Batik Air to resume Colombo flights

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Malaysian low-cost carrier, Batik Air (OD) will resume its year-round services to Colombo (CMB) from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) four times weekly from December 11. Boeing 737-800 aircraft... Read More


AI in school curriculum soon - Digital Economy Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- A series of activities to raise awareness and boost the digital economy will be held across the country throughout the Digital Month in September, said Deputy Minister of Digital ... Read More


JSC suspends District Judge Thilina Gamage

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has formally suspended the duties of Magistrate and District Judge of Moratuwa Thilina Gamage, who is now under investigation over renewed al... Read More


Galle clinches U-19 Girls' Cricket Tourney

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Team Galle delivered a fine all-round performance to clinch the Under-19 Girls' Sri Lanka Youth League 2025 cricket title defeating Team Colombo by 90 runs in the final played at ... Read More