Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment says its electric vehicle (EV) permit scheme for migrant workers has enabled it to bring in more than US$ 22 million to the country. The Ministry allowed migrant workers to import electrical vehicles as part of its measures to provide better benefits to migrant workers with the…
Sri Lanka has recorded its highest-ever export earnings for the January–October period, with total exports reaching USD 14,433.82 million in the first ten months of 2025, according to Sri Lanka Customs. The Export Development Board (EDB) confirmed that this is the first time the country has surpassed the USD 14 billion mark during this timeframe….
The Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced that scholarships are now open for Sri Lankan students to study at Russian State universities in the 2025/26 academic year. These scholarships cover bachelor’s, master’s, and postgraduate research programs. Students interested in applying can find a list of available degree programs and submit applications online through the…
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized the country’s rapid recovery from recent floods and landslides, attributing the progress to the resilience and unity of its people.“We have taken a blow, but we are far from fallen,” she said while addressing senior members of India’s NASSCOM Executive Committee and Sri Lanka’s SLASSCOM on…
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…
Australia has partnered with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to deliver urgent humanitarian assistance aimed at protecting women and girls across Sri Lanka following catastrophic floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah — one of the most severe climate-related disasters to hit the island in recent years. The Australian Government has contributed AUD 500,000…
Sri Lanka has become one of South Asia’s most AI-exposed economies, showing rapid growth in artificial intelligence–related employment but also facing mounting challenges from automation, according to the World Bank’s South Asia Development Update: Jobs, AI, and Trade (October 2025). In its latest chapter, “Artificial Intelligence, Real Impact: Labor Market Implications of AI Adoption in…
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has announced that steps are being taken to reform Sri Lanka’s education system to reduce unnecessary academic pressures on students while nurturing responsible, compassionate citizens capable of contributing to a better world. She made these remarks during the inaugural session of the Student Parliament of Mahamaya Girls’ College, Kandy, held…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka has awarded one-time scholarships of Rs. 100,000 each to 50 university students with disabilities under the government’s “Sarasavi Diriyo Abhiman” scholarship programme. The third and final scholarship programme for the year was held at the Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies of Eastern University, under the patronage of Prime…
If you’re exploring career options and have an interest in mental health, you might be wondering what’s out there in terms of career options. Maybe, you’re preparing to enter college and are starting to make plans for the future, or perhaps, you have completed an undergraduate degree and are looking into long-term career options. Mental…
