Tourist Visa Fee Waiver for 39 Countries to be Reinstated Soon, Says Tourism Authority
The Tourism Development Authority has announced that the Cabinet decision to waive tourist visa fees for 39 countries will be
Israeli Airstrike Hits Central Beirut, Killing at Least Six
In the early hours of Thursday, Israel launched an airstrike on central Beirut, resulting in the deaths of at least
Weather Advisory: Showers and Thunderstorms Expected in Eastern and Uva Provinces
The Meteorology Department reports that showers or thundershowers are likely to occur in select areas of the Eastern and Uva
Bus Fares Reduced by 4.24% Effective from Midnight, NTC Announces
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced a 4.24% reduction in bus fares, effective from midnight today (October 1). Additionally,
President Dissanayake Meets U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with U.S. Ambassador Julie J. Chung today (01) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. Ambassador
Preliminary Discussions on Sri Lanka’s IMF Program Set for This Week, Cabinet Spokesman Confirms
Speaking about the upcoming visit of a high-level International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation to Sri Lanka this week, Cabinet Spokesman
President Dissanayake Highlights Key Challenges Facing Today’s Children in Children’s Day Message
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has identified several major challenges affecting children today, including poverty, malnutrition, inadequate healthcare and sanitation, environmental
Postal Voting Applications for General Election Open Today
The Election Commission has announced that applications for postal voting for the upcoming General Election will be accepted starting today
New Cabinet to Hold Inaugural Meeting Today, President’s Office Announces
The President’s office has announced that the newly appointed Cabinet will convene for its inaugural meeting today.
Severe Lightning Advisory Issued for Multiple Provinces and Districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued a severe lightning advisory for several provinces and districts. Thundershowers accompanied by intense lightning