The Sri Lankan Government is set to launch a scholarship program to enable students who excel at the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination to pursue their first degree at foreign universities.

Entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced that Starlink, his high-speed, low-latency satellite-based internet service, is now officially available throughout Sri Lanka.

Indian entrepreneurs have stated that they are currently focusing on new investment opportunities in Sri Lanka, particularly in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, the digital economy, tourism, and agriculture, as well as on enhancing entrepreneurial capacity.

Yoshitha Rajapaksa and his aunt, Daisy Forrest Wickremesinghe, also known as ‘Daisy Achchi’, were served indictments today (July 2) before the Colombo High Court.

Sri Lanka will introduce new legislation to take action against organized crime, as the government moves forward with plans to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

The Ministry of Digital Economy says that tenders have been invited from Indian companies to develop the new digital identity card in Sri Lanka.

A man was arrested with six counterfeit US$100 notes during a police raid at a bank in Minuwangoda town yesterday (July 1).

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the fourth review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, allowing Sri Lanka to draw approximately US$350 million.

The Government of Sri Lanka has granted Cabinet approval to implement a nationwide online traffic fine payment system, expanding on the current pilot project.

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced a 0.55 percent reduction in bus fares in Sri Lanka, effective from July 4, 2025.

Japan has provided a grant of USD 2.5 million to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to strengthen its fight against corruption.

Three individuals, including former Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe, have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Ilukpitiya, has unconditionally admitted guilt before the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka over a charge of contempt of court.

Former SriLankan Airlines Chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe, who is currently in remand custody, has been ordered to remain in custody until July 15, 2025, by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.

Wearing seat belts will be mandatory for all passengers in light vehicles on expressways in Sri Lanka, including those in the back seats, starting August 1, 2025.

A 22-year-old youth was shot dead and another man critically injured in a shooting incident in the Yainna area of Kahawatta last night (June 30).