GovPay spot fine system launched in Southern Province
The police have announced that online payments of spot fines for traffic violations through GovPay will be rolled out in the Southern Province starting today (20).
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Michael Kors Donates $2.7 Million to Support School Meals and Sustainable Farming in Sri Lanka
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a generous contribution of US $2.7 million from global fashion brand Michael Kors to strengthen Sri Lanka’s National School Meals Programme. The donation, made through the brand’s long-running “Watch Hunger Stop” campaign, will support WFP’s Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) initiative. The funding will enable WFP to…
Sri Lanka Expands Contactless Card Payments Across Major Bus Routes
Sri Lanka has officially launched bank-issued credit and debit card payments for bus fares, marking a major step toward modernizing public transport. The system was introduced this morning (24) at the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Center under the patronage of Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake. The rollout includes expressway routes connecting Makumbura with Matara, Galle, Badulla, and…
Sri Lanka Reports USD 823 Million in FDI; New Investment Policies Planned
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced during the 2026 Budget Speech that Sri Lanka has received USD 823 million in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) as of September 2025. He noted that the government aims to attract further investment by introducing investor-friendly policies. In addition, a new State Enterprise Management Act is expected to be presented to…
How to Overcome Unhealthy Happiness Which Can Prevent Success
As we know, happiness is something most important fact for humans. You may have heard of being happy may deliver you a lot of benefits than being sad and emotional. So, there is nothing to wonder about your intention to be happy. Yet, do you have heard about unhealthy happiness? Even though it seems a…
Helping Your Children Cope During a Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has uprooted our lives, but it has altered the lives of our kids as well. Therapy can help both children and adults significantly and if you are interested in learning more, check out this article on interpersonal therapy. The effects of quarantine, social distancing, working and schooling from home, and masks are…
The Psychology Behind Platonic Attraction — And How We Choose Our Friends
Like romantic love, when we think of friendship, we think of a relationship blooming from the ether. But friendship doesn’t just happen. Research suggests that the birth of a friendship comes about with the help of a lot of subconscious decision-making patterns that help us carefully choose the people we allow into our social circle. …
Is Bipolar Disorder Possible In Children?
Originally thought to be present in adults only, recent research now suggests that Bipolar Disorder is present in children and teens. A source of controversy in the psychiatric community, there’s a disparity in whether the symptoms experienced by adults differ from those in children or not. Regardless, treatment exists if your child is suffering from…
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court Annuls University’s Gold Medal Decision Over Lack of Transparency
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has annulled the University of Peradeniya’s decision to award the prestigious “Professor E.O.E. Pereira” gold medal—given annually to the best student of the Faculty of Engineering in 2015—to A.H.A.D. Abeysekara, an advisor in the university’s Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The judgment, delivered by Justice Janak de Silva…
Sri Lanka to Launch First Digital Identity Cards in 2026
Sri Lanka will issue its first digital identity cards in the third quarter of 2026, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced. He assured the public that personal data will be securely protected, despite concerns raised by some groups. The President highlighted several initiatives underway to support the country’s shift toward a digital economy, including the Sri…