Sri Lanka’s digital economy currently accounts for around 3% of the total economy, but the government aims to fast-track its expansion to 15-20% within the next five years, said Dr Hans Wijesuriya, Chief Presidential Advisor on Digital Economy. Speaking...
Boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman has died at the age of 76, his family says.
Known as Big George in the ring, he competed for decades starting in the 1960s, winning numerous championship belts, including Olympic gold medals and two...
The government is planning to introduce new laws to allow women to terminate pregnancies in cases of fatal birth defects that cannot be medically treated or corrected, Parliament was told yesterday.
Responding to a question raised by SJB Kalutara District...
The police have digitized a vast database of criminal fingerprints, with a staggering 10 million fingerprints now available for investigative use.
Director of the Criminal Records Division SSP Ruwan Kumara said that these digitized fingerprints can be accessed at any...
Saturday 22nd March, 2025
A protest by a group of unemployed graduates has been going on for days near Parliament. The protesters are urging the JVP-led NPP government to fulfil its promise to employ them in the state sector. The...
The six suspects involved in the shooting incident near a Weligama hotel have been granted bail by the Matara Magistrate’s Court.
The court set the release conditions, requiring two surety bonds of Rs. 1 million each for each suspect.
The suspects...
The government today (21 March) reiterated its commitment to amending Sri Lanka’s strict abortion laws to permit termination in cases such as rape, incest and severe fetal deformities, with Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara assuring Parliament that steps are being...
On 20 March, media reports claimed that Police Media Spokesperson and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Buddhika Manatunga had resigned from his position. However, he later clarified that he would continue in the role until a suitable replacement is...
Both the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will vote against the Appropriation Bill 2025, it was announced in Parliament today (21 March).
Today marks the final day of the Committee Stage debate on the Appropriation...
Industry experts at the Lanka Property Show 2025 have expressed confidence in Sri Lanka’s real estate sector, highlighting its potential for growth despite recent economic challenges. While high interest rates, currency depreciation and fluctuating taxes have previously affected the...