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The 'unknown poor' make clarion call for permanent houses

Sri Lanka, Nov. 16 -- l Appeal to authorities to end slavery and refugee status l Compelled to face unpredictable rent increases, unfair restrictions, and the constant threat of eviction A bottom-top... Read More


Budget 2026 development oriented

Sri Lanka, Nov. 16 -- Women's Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) officials said the 2026 Budget offers a positive signal for women-owned businesses especially through its SME focused and mention ... Read More


National Cyber Security confab on Nov 12

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The 16th National Cyber Security Conference of Sri Lanka will convene on Wednesday (12), at the Water's Edge hotel in Battaramulla. It will be on the theme "Building a Trusted an... Read More


Personal Data Protection Act amendments, a step forward - Digital Economy Advisor

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The Amendments to Sri Lanka's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) mark a major step towards establishing a world-class, innovation-friendly regulatory environment for personal dat... Read More


UAE, Sri Lanka to bolster links

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Minister of State, Saeed Al Hajeri and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra co-chaired the second session of the Joint Committee between the... Read More


The sacred duty

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Surrounded by family and well-wishers, Pradeep Nilanga Dela celebrated his re-election as Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, the first to serve three consecutive terms ... Read More


IGP bans release of suspect footage sans approval

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The Inspector General of Police(IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya has ordered the top brass of the Police and OICs that video footage, photographs and recordings of suspects that are ap... Read More


SJB yet to decide on accepting proposed vehicles

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is yet to decide on accepting the newly proposed vehicle allocation for Parliamentarians by Budget 2026, said the Secretary General of the Samagi ... Read More


Six Police Divisions declared high-crime zones

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The authorities have identified six Police Divisions in the Western and Southern provinces as high-crime zones, a senior Minister told Parliament yesterday. Minister of Public Se... Read More


Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to strengthen Port connectivity

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have agreed to advance cooperation in maritime connectivity, trade, and green tourism, reaffirming their commitment to deepen bilateral relations during t... Read More