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ශ්රී ලංකාවේ නව චීන තනාපති ලෙස පත් වූ වේයි හුවාෂියැං මහතා සහ අග්රාමාත්ය ආචාර්ය හරිනි අමරසූරිය අතර හමුවක් අරලියගහ මන්දිරයේදී පැවැත්විණි.
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17), comparedContinue Reading
Australia plans to restrict foreign students from bringing partners and children to the country while studying, aiming to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 by 2028. This policy targets temporary visa holders and seeks to curb 'visa hopping' among international students.
The Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) says that discussions held yesterday evening with Prime Minister and Education Minister HariniContinue Reading
The European Union will introduce new rules from 18 February 2027 requiring portable batteries used in products such as smartphonesContinue Reading
Despite a 48‑hour strike launched by railway unions from midnight yesterday (16), the Railway Department confirmed that all office trainsContinue Reading
The Sri Lanka Police has strongly refuted a false news item circulating on social media alleging corruption linked to procurementContinue Reading
Australia will prevent most international students from bringing family members into the country under sweeping changes to its migration systemContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police has announced the introduction of three dedicated telephone numbers to assist applicants facing difficulties with Police ClearanceContinue Reading
Parliamentarian M.L.A.M. Hizbullah has been elected as the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC). His appointment wasContinue Reading
Police have released further details of the fatal multi-vehicle crash in Mattakkuliya that left three people dead and several othersContinue Reading
Australia will stop foreign students from bringing their partners and children to accompany them while they study and tighten rules for temporary migrants to switch visas, media reported on Thursday, ahead of a minister’s speech on immigration changes.
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China has pledged to support the digitalisation of Sri Lanka's judicial system by introducing artificial intelligence, as discussed between Sri Lankan Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara and Chinese Ambassador Wei Huaxiang. The talks covered judicial reforms such as anti‑corruption measures, an e‑Court project, voice‑to‑text technology, improved court infrastructure, prison overcrowding reduction, and handling of case exhibits. Both sides emphasised continued cooperation based on bilateral friendship.
Sri Lanka Railways stated that train services will continue despite a strike by several railway trade unions, with services commencing as usual according to spokesperson Asanka Samarasinghe. The strike involves multiple railway associations but excludes the All Ceylon Railway Drivers' Association.
Minister of Environment Dr. Dhammika Patabendi announced plans to establish emergency disaster response units at the Divisional Secretariat level within two weeks, in coordination with District Disaster Management Centres, ahead of anticipated rainy weather conditions. Preparedness drills will also commence within the same timeframe to ensure effective disaster response.
The government is launching the “Diviyata Saviyak” Housing Assistance Programme for vulnerable children, including those who have transitioned from institutional care, today at the Presidential Secretariat under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The initiative, aligned with the policy vision “A Dignified Life – A Secure Country,” allocates Rs.2 million per beneficiary for 834 children under the 2026 budget.
A car caused a chain-reaction collision in Mattakkuliya, Sri Lanka, killing three and injuring ten, with the driver taken into police custody.
Showers are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka on Thursday, September 17, with fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mmContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s railway trade unions launched a 48-hour token strike at midnight yesterday (16), after talks with the Government failed to resolve their demand for the removal of Railway General Manager Ravindra Pathmapriya.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 17 SEPTEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 17 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in Galle, Matara, Kalutara and Rathnapura districts. Several spells of showers will occur […]
