Demerit Points System for Traffic Offenders to Be Implemented by End of July
The demerit points system for drivers who violate traffic laws is scheduled to be implemented by the end of July,
When Empires Punish Leaders: From Ming Sri Lanka to Modern Venezuela
Empires do not always arrive with flags, treaties, and formal annexation. Sometimes they arrive as a message delivered not to
National Housing Programme Launched in Jaffna Under Presidential Patronage
The inaugural ceremony of the National Housing Programme will take place this morning in Meesalai, Chavakachcheri, Jaffna, under the patronage
IMF to Send Fact-Finding Mission to Sri Lanka to Assess Cyclone Ditwah Impact
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that it will deploy a fact-finding mission to Sri Lanka from January 22
IMF Rules Out Immediate Change to Electricity Pricing Under Sri Lanka Programme
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said there will be no immediate changes to electricity pricing objectives under Sri Lanka’s
SLTDA Launches Special Programme to Meet 2026 Tourism Targets
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has launched a special programme aimed at achieving the national tourism targets set
Canada, China Seek ‘Historic Gains’ as Leaders Move to Reset Relations
Canada and China are working toward a new strategic partnership that could deliver what Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described
Over 135 Women’s Groups Urge President to Activate National Women’s Commission
More than 135 women and women’s organizations have written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, urging urgent steps to make the
Sri Lanka Ranks 93rd in Henley Passport Index 2026
Sri Lanka has been ranked 93rd out of 101 countries in the Henley Passport Index 2026, with its passport granting
U.S. to Suspend Visa Processing for Citizens of 75 Countries from January 21
The U.S. State Department will suspend immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, starting January 21, 2026, as part