Sri Lanka to submit digital education policy framework by March 2026

The Task Force for Digital Transformation in Education announced that the policy framework on digital transformation in the education sector is expected to be submitted to the Cabinet for approval by March 2026.



Sri Lanka – New Zealand talks focus on trade, tourism, dairy

The High Commissioner of New Zealand to Sri Lanka, H.E. David Gregory Pine, paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, at the Parliament on September 23, 2025.



Four dead, several injured in Thalawa road accident

An accident occurred in the Moragoda area along the Kurunegala-Anuradhapura road within the Thalawa Police Division this morning (September 25) when a lorry traveling from Anuradhapura towards Kurunegala collided head-on with a van coming from the opposite direction.



Cable car accident claims seven monks at Na Uyana Monastery

A cable car carrying 13 monks from the Na Uyana Monastery (Nā Uyana Āranya Senāsanaya) in the Pansiyagama Police Division met with an accident last night (September 24).



Sri Lanka President calls on world leaders to act for future generations

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, urged world leaders to commit themselves wholeheartedly to building a safe world for future generations.



Sri Lanka President meets U.S. envoy Sergio Gor in New York

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is in the United States to attend the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, met with President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs, U.S. Ambassador to India and Director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, Sergio Gor, on the afternoon of September 23 (US time).



Sri Lanka President meets UN Human Rights Chief in New York

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is in the United States to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, met UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk yesterday (September 23) at the UN Secretariat in New York.



Court will be informed if Udaya Gammanpila’s arrest is decided – AG

The Attorney General today (September 24) informed the Court of Appeal that if a decision is made to arrest former Minister Udaya Gammanpila, the court will be notified through the proper legal procedure.



Sri Lanka, India reaffirm ties at UNGA meeting

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.



SLPP warns Tissa Kuttiarachchi over controversial remarks

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam has strongly warned former Member of Parliament Tissa Kuttiarachchi to stop making irresponsible and controversial statements at public meetings.



Sri Lanka President arrives in New York for UN General Assembly

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who left the country to attend the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport in the United States yesterday (September 23) at around 8:50 AM (US time).



Indian Navy Chief strengthens defence ties with Sri Lanka

Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, held separate courtesy meetings with Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) yesterday (September 22).



Sri Lanka to launch Government SuperApp for public services

Cabinet approval has been granted to develop a Government SuperApp that will allow the public to access government services through a single digital platform.



Harsha Ilukpitiya jailed two years for contempt of court

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has sentenced Immigration and Emigration Controller Harsha Ilukpitiya to two years in prison for contempt of court.



CEB cancels leave of all employees after electricity declared essential service

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has cancelled the leave of all its employees with immediate effect until further notice.



Veteran actor Nalin Pradeep Udawela passes away

Veteran actor Nalin Pradeep Udawela passed away this morning (September 23) at the age of 56.