The National Awards Ceremony for Excellence in Agricultural Research for the years 2023 and 2025 was held on October 23, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Organized biennially by the Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy (SLCARP), the event recognizes and rewards…
Sri Lanka’s Lahiru Achintha delivered a stellar performance at the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, capturing the gold medal in the Boys’ 1500m event on Thursday. Achintha clocked a personal best time of 3 minutes and 57.42 seconds to secure first place. China’s Luhiu Sha claimed the silver medal, while Hong Kong’s Ho Chun…
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has reaffirmed confidence in the country’s economic recovery, stating that inflation and financial stability targets are well within reach by next year. Dr. Weerasinghe noted that the Central Bank’s inflation target of 5% is expected to be achieved in 2026, while overall financial stability has markedly improved…
The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) of Sri Lanka has announced the launch of a comprehensive economic census aimed at collecting detailed data on the country’s agricultural sector. The initiative will cover key areas including crop cultivation, livestock management, and aquaculture, providing a clearer picture of the island’s primary production activities. Nearly 16,000 field…
Sri Lanka’s export sector has shown notable resilience and steady growth during the first nine months of 2025, with total earnings reaching US$ 12.99 billion, according to the Export Development Board (EDB). This marks a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024. In September 2025 alone, combined merchandise and services exports totaled US$…
Sri Lanka has recorded 103,491 tourist arrivals in the first 20 days of October, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). Data shows that India remains the top source market, contributing 29,460 visitors—or 28.5% of total arrivals so far this month. The United Kingdom followed with 8,529 visitors, while China (8,063), Germany (6,305),…
Health authorities have warned that one in every four people over the age of 25 may experience a stroke during their lifetime, underscoring the urgent need for greater awareness and prevention. Dr. Surangi Somaratna, Specialist Neurologist at Kalutara Teaching Hospital, noted that about 30% of stroke patients are between the ages of 20 and 60,…
A new state-of-the-art electronic examination centre was inaugurated on October 22, in Sri Lanka to facilitate Korean language proficiency tests required for employment opportunities in South Korea. Named the “Korean Language Examination Centre – Ubiquitous-Based Test (UBT)”, the facility was opened under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra….
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 will implement a unified national curriculum framework across all preschools starting in 2026, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced. The announcement was made during a meeting of the Parliamentary Subcommittee on Education Reforms, chaired by the Prime Minister in her capacity as Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education. Dr. Amarasuriya confirmed…
