The Cabinet of Ministers of Sri Lanka has approved a proposal to sign the United Nations Convention against Cybercrimes (UNCC). Adopted at the 55th session of the UN General Assembly in December 2024, the convention aims to strengthen global cooperation in combating and preventing cybercrimes. By joining the convention, Sri Lanka seeks to enhance its…
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 Ministry of Education says that textbooks will not be provided for Grade 1 and Grade 6 students next year.Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Madhura Senevirathna, stated that under the new educational reforms, activity books and modular learning materials will be introduced for those students.Printing of these materials has already begun.Accordingly, the Deputy Minister pointed…
In alignment with Global Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus held a special session on breast cancer prevention on October 9 in Parliament. The session, chaired temporarily by Hon. MP Samanmali Gunasingha, featured briefings from the Director of the National Cancer Control Program and other medical professionals, highlighting that breast cancer remains the…
The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Sri Lanka has installed 20 additional self-service check-in kiosks to improve efficiency and enhance the passenger experience. The new installations bring the total number of kiosks to 28 and include a self-bag-drop facility, enabling travelers to complete the entire check-in process independently — from flight check-in and seat selection…
Sri Lanka is launching a national initiative today (November 9) to distribute 500,000 coconut plants to households across the country, aiming to strengthen rural livelihoods and promote home-based coconut cultivation. The official ceremony will take place in Uhana, Ampara, under the patronage of Minister of Plantations and Community Infrastructure Samantha Vidyaratne, alongside Deputy Minister of…
The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved plans to hold a national celebration titled “Sri Lankan Day” from December 12–14, 2025, at Colombo Town Hall Grounds, Vihara Maha Devi Park, and surrounding areas. The three-day festival will feature cultural performances, food fairs, and exhibitions showcasing the traditions of all ethnic and religious communities across the country….
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Sri Lanka’s continued progress under its economic reform program, highlighting strong growth momentum following the country’s recovery from a deep economic crisis. At a press briefing presenting the latest regional economic outlook, Krishna Srinivasan, Director of the IMF’s Asia and Pacific Department, and Thomas Helbling, Deputy Director, provided…
Sri Lanka has taken another major step toward strengthening digital governance and privacy rights with the enactment of the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 2025. On October 30, 2025, Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill, officially bringing the legislation into force. The…
Sri Lanka has allocated the highest education budget in its history for 2026, a move Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says will support long-term policy reforms and strengthen institutional frameworks across the sector. Addressing Parliament during the debate on budget allocations for the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, she emphasized that funding…
