Protected Forest Network to Expand to 86 Under ‘Vanaspathi’ Programme
A total of 81 forests have already been declared protected forests under the government’s “Vanaspathi” national programme, while five additional
‘Praja Shakthi’ Programme Launches 1,000 Development Projects Across 1,000 Villages
The nationwide “Praja Shakthi” (Community Strength) programme, aimed at implementing 1,000 development projects across 1,000 villages, officially begins today. Minister
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith Calls for Review of Open Economy Policy and IMF Engagement
Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has called on the government to reconsider Sri Lanka’s open economic model and reassess
Sri Lanka Launches ‘Triple Elimination’ Programme Across All Maternity Clinics
Sri Lanka has launched the ‘Triple Elimination’ programme across all maternity clinics nationwide from today (01), marking a new milestone
Hayleys Records Highest-Ever Revenue of Rs. 585 Billion in FY2025/26
Hayleys Group, one of Sri Lanka’s leading diversified conglomerates, has reported its strongest financial performance to date, recording revenue of
Sri Lanka’s Export Earnings Rise Sharply in April as Tea Revenue Strengthens
The Export Development Board (EDB) says Sri Lanka recorded a significant increase in export earnings in April, continuing the country’s
2,867 New Nursing Appointments to Be Granted by October – Health Minister
Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says that 2,867 new nursing appointments will be granted by October
Japan Provides US$1.33 Million Assistance to Support Fishermen Affected by Cyclone Ditwah
The Government of Japan has provided financial assistance amounting to US$1.33 million to Sri Lanka to support freshwater fishermen affected
Private Bus Owners Seek Interim Fare Hike Following Fuel Price Increase
The Lanka Private Bus Owners Association has requested the National Transport Commission (NTC) to implement an interim bus fare revision
Six Dead After Double Cab Ploughs Into Crowd Near Vesak Dansala in Meegoda
Six people have died after a double cab crashed into a crowd gathered near a Vesak Dansala close to Meegoda