Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education has confirmed that the first phase of the third school term for all government and government-approved private schools will end tomorrow (November 7). The second phase of the term will resume on different dates based on the medium of instruction:
Sri Lanka’s second budget under the National People’s Power (NPP) administration is set to be presented to Parliament tomorrow (7 November). This will also mark the 80th national budget since the country gained independence. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who also serves as Minister of Finance, will deliver the second reading of the Appropriation Bill—commonly known…
Sri Lankan President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake will present the national budget on Friday, prioritising economic reforms aimed at meeting International Monetary Fund (IMF) targets that are key for securing additional financial support and boosting investor confidence. Dissanayake came to power late last year promising to tackle corruption and rebuild the economy, which…
Sri Lanka’s Department of Examinations has confirmed that admission cards for the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination have now been posted to all candidates. Commissioner General of Examinations, Indika Kumari Liyanage, advised students who identify any errors on their admission cards to contact the Department immediately for corrections. The examination is set to begin…
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Digital Economy has announced a major milestone in the nation’s digital transformation efforts, as GovPay—the government’s unified digital payment platform—has surpassed Rs. 1 billion (approximately USD 3.3 million) in transactions and onboarded more than 200 government institutions across the country. Launched in February 2025, GovPay was developed by LankaPay in collaboration…
The Government of Sri Lanka has received Cabinet approval to secure a USD 100 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the implementation of the Sustainable Tourism Sector Development Programme (STSDP). The initiative, previously approved by the Cabinet, aims to strengthen Sri Lanka’s tourism industry through sustainable practices and infrastructure development. Following successful…
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) surpassed the 23,000-point mark for the first time in history, during this morning’s (04) trading session. At around 09.37 a.m. today, the index stood at 23,000.54 points.
The Teachers’ and Principals’ Trade Union Alliance in Sri Lanka has given the government until November 7 to reverse its decision to extend the school term. The alliance warned that if authorities fail to withdraw the move, it will launch island-wide trade union action in the first week of December.Joseph Stalin, General Secretary of the…
In line with the island-wide anti-drug operation being conducted under the theme “Nation United – National Drive” to eradicate narcotics, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has introduced a new 24-hour hotline. The ‘1818’ hotline, established at the request of the national anti-drug initiative, enables the public to provide accurate and timely information…
Sri Lanka has announced that tourists will no longer be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before arriving in the country. The Department of Immigration and Emigration said in a statement that the ETA requirement, which had been introduced on October 15, has now been withdrawn. All visa and ETA services will continue…
