2026

Sri Lanka has launched its first Automated Border Control (ABC) e-gate system at Bandaranaike International Airport, marking a major stepContinue Reading The post USD 8.4m Project Brings Smart Immigration Gates to Sri Lanka appeared first…
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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, following discussions and first-hand exposure to Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), called forContinue Reading The post Sajith proposes Single Apex Science & Innovation…
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Tensions flared in court on Wednesday during proceedings in the case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, with prosecutors questioning howContinue Reading The post Court Told Ranil Misused Hospital Facilities After Remand appeared…
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Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has included Sri Lanka among his predicted semi-finalists for the ICC Men’s T20 World CupContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka gets Surprise Semi-Final Vote from Indian Cricketer appeared first on Newswire.
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Mainly dry conditions are expected across most parts of the island today, the Department of Meteorology said. Ground frost isContinue Reading The post Weather: Mainly fair weather across the island today appeared first on Newswire.
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ASP Rohan Olugala has been appointed as the new Director of the Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit. Olugala is known forContinue Reading The post ASP Rohan Olugala appointed Director of Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit appeared first on…
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Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today inaugurated the national programme to implement Sri Lanka’s new educationContinue Reading The post PM Harini Launches Grade 1 Education Reforms appeared first on…
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Gold jumped to a record high above $5,500 an ounce, extending a breakneck rally fueled by US dollar weakness andContinue Reading The post Gold jumps to record high above $5,500 appeared first on Newswire.
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A small passenger aircraft operated by state-owned airline Satena crashed in a remote area of Norte de Santander province inContinue Reading The post 15 killed in Colombia plane crash, including senior lawmaker appeared first on Newswire.
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The Sri Lankan Rupee has shown marginal depreciation against the US Dollar, while rates remain steady at most commercial banksContinue Reading The post Dollar rate steady across major banks today appeared first on Newswire.
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