All Passenger Transport Drivers Must Obtain Permit by December 31, Says Minister Ratnayake
Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Ratnayake has announced that all drivers engaged in passenger transport must
New Regulations Strengthen Measures Against Drug-Impaired Driving
The government has introduced strict measures to prevent drug-impaired driving, empowering police and medical officers to investigate and prosecute offenders.
Ministry of Digital Economy Moves to Abolish Card Payment Surcharges
The Ministry of Digital Economy announced that steps are being taken to remove surcharges currently imposed on debit and credit
Showery and Windy Conditions to Continue, Says Met Department
The Department of Meteorology announced that prevailing showery and windy conditions over the southwestern parts of the island are expected
Study Links Cannabis Use to Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
A new study has found that people who use cannabis are four times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes
President Declares Electricity Supply an Essential Public Service
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued an Extraordinary Gazette notification declaring all services connected to the supply of electricity as
EPF Mobile Service Week Begins Today
The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Mobile Service Week, organized by the Ministry of Labor, is set to begin today (22).
Sri Lanka’s Fisheries, Rubber, and Vegetable Cultivation Face Setbacks Despite Overall Economic Growth in Q2 2025
According to the Department of Census and Statistics, Sri Lanka’s fisheries sector, vegetable cultivation, and rubber cultivation showed negative growth
Bangladesh Defeats Sri Lanka in Super Four Opener to Dash Asia Cup Hopes
Bangladesh ended Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup campaign hopes with a narrow four-wicket victory in the first Super Four match at
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to Address UN General Assembly on September 24
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to address the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York