News Room : ASUS Gaming V16 Launched in Sri Lanka: The Laptop for Gamers & Creators
ASUS, a global leader in consumer electronics, has announced the launch of the all-new ASUS Gaming V16 (V3607) laptop in Sri Lanka — the latest addition to its premium lineup. Engineered for gamers, creators, students, and professionals alike, the ASUS Gaming V16 delivers cutting-edge technology in a sleek, lightweight design, featuring a high-refresh-rate display and powerful performance capabilities. The...
News Room : Cabinet Approves ‘Hospitality Labour Force’ Training Programme
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of the “Hospitality Labour Force” programme aimed at training more than 800,000 skilled workers to meet the government’s target of attracting five million tourists annually by 2030. Recognising the limited training capacity of the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (SLITHM), the programme will provide six-month National Vocational Qualification (NVQ...
News Room : New Three-Storey Building for Maliyadeva College Approved
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the construction of a new three-storey building for the primary section of Kurunegala Maliyadeva College, one of the oldest and most prestigious schools in the district. Established in 1888, Maliyadeva College currently has 4,617 students. The primary section is presently conducted in three single-storey, tile-roofed buildings that are decades old and no longer adequate...
News Room : Stocks, Solar, and Crypto: Wasantha Samarasinghe’s Rs 275Mn Assets Explained
Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security, Wasantha Samarasinghe, has defended his declaration of assets and liabilities, saying that the Rs. 275 million worth of assets listed in his declaration consists of family inheritance and assets he developed through years of business and investment. Speaking during a live political talk show last night (15), Wasantha Samarasinghe said that the public...
News Room : Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says
A United Nations commission of inquiry says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. A new report says there are reasonable grounds to conclude that four of the five genocidal acts defined under international law have been carried out since the start of the war with Hamas in 2023: killing members of a group, causing them serious bodily and...
News Room : Manufacturing and Services Sectors Continue Growth Momentum in August
Sri Lanka’s manufacturing sector maintained its growth trajectory in August 2025, with the Central Bank’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI – Manufacturing) rising to 55.2. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), most sub-indices recorded month-on-month growth, contributing to the overall expansion of the PMI. The rise in new orders and production was largely driven by activity in the...
News Room : Another ‘meth factory’ raided – The Island
Police have raided what they describe as a factory used by an underworld gang, including Kehelbaddara Padme, Kudu Nilanga from Panadura, and Backhoe Saman, in collaboration with Iranian nationals, to produce crystal meth (ICE) in Hambantota. Chemicals, equipment, and other items, reportedly used in meth production was seized, a senior police officer said. Acting on information obtained during questioning of...
News Room : SLPP to Launch New Campaign: ‘Mahinda Sulagin Namal Suwanda’
According to sources within the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), the party is set to launch its latest political initiative, titled “Mahinda Sulagin Namal Suwanda”, in the near future. After stepping down from the official Colombo residence, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has remained active in Tangalle, conducting party meetings and other political activities, which resumed recently. A senior SLPP spokesperson noted...
News Room : CBSL Issues Clarification on Rs. 2000 Commemorative Note
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has called on the public to familiarise themselves with the new Rs. 2000 circulated commemorative currency note, issued on 29 August 2025 to mark the Bank’s 75th anniversary. CBSL said Licensed Commercial Banks are currently calibrating their cash-handling machines to accept and dispense the new note. It will be gradually released into circulation...
News Room : ‘ICE’ Chemical Containers: Sampath Manamperi to Surrender to Court
The lawyers representing Sampath Manamperi, who is wanted in connection with the discovery of two containers of chemicals suspected to be used in the production of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) in Middeniya, informed the Court of Appeal today (15) that their client is prepared to surrender to the relevant Magistrate’s Court. Following the surrender, the Court of Appeal directed the Inspector...