Sri Lanka Joins Global Fight Against Cybercrime by Signing Historic UN Convention in Hanoi

Sri Lanka has officially signed the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime (UNCC) in Hanoi, Viet Nam—joining the global community’s collective effort to combat cybercrime and promote a safer digital environment. The signing, approved by Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers, followed a joint proposal from the Ministry of Digital Economy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of…

Read More

Sri Lanka on Track to Meet Inflation and Stability Targets in 2026, Says Central Bank Governor

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…

Read More

The 141st Birth Anniversary Celebration of Dr. C.W.W. Kannangara Grandly Held in Mathugama

The 141st birth anniversary of Dr. C.W.W. Kannangara, widely honored as the Father of Free Education, was ceremonially celebrated on October 13, 2025, under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Madhura Senevirathne, at the Mathugama Auditorium. The main objective of this event was to appreciate the immense service rendered by Mr….

Read More

Sri Lanka Approves US$1.3 Billion in Projects Near Colombo Port City

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government has approved investment projects totaling US$1.3 billion in the area surrounding the Colombo Port City development. He said the government will introduce investor-friendly policies to support further growth and will present a new State Enterprise Management Act to Parliament next year to strengthen the governance of state-owned…

Read More