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JICA gives Sri Lanka's RDA drones to boost landslide prevention

The drones were given in response to an urgent request from RDA after Cyclone Ditwa.

March 3, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka to roll out digital ID by late 2026, ‘super app’ in pipeline

Parallel to the ID rollout, a 'super app' is being designed to consolidate state services into a single platform.

February 25, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to bring digital economy, cyber security laws

“We are looking forward to introducing two new institutions through these acts,” Weeraratne said.

February 25, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka mandates re-registration for SIM cards issued before Aug 2019

Information of some subscribers registered before 2019-08-02 is not in the possession of the telephone operator companie

February 10, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka to revise doctors' allowances, overlap internships: Minister

Opposition pointed out key issues, including the outdated 2015 cadre list, and allowances not being updated

US, Sri Lanka partner on dengue control initiative

The initiative brings together experts from US Army Pacific (USARPAC) and the US Army’s 18th Theater Medical Command

High chromium lime not yet used in processing Sri Lanka's water, utility says

an opposition MP alleged that a shipment of lime not meeting standards had been released to treatment plants.

February 10, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka Water Board given carcinogenic lime: Legislator

Hydrated lime is used in Sri Lanka's water purification plants in Ratmalana, Galle and Ambatale to maintain pH balance

February 6, 2025 2 min read

India Rs600mn grant to upgrade Sri Lanka's Mannar hospital

"India will provide a grant of 600 million rupees to construct a 4-story building with an operating theatre, ETU

February 5, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka monsoon floods North East, over 50 tanks spilling

Cloudy skies are expected over most parts of the island.

January 20, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka watching for new Chinese virus, no confirmed patients yet

We are keeping watch on 20 locations

January 9, 2025 1 min read

WHO commends Sri Lanka deinstitutionalization approach on mental health

Member States urged to develop multisectoral policies that address mental health risks across the life course

January 6, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka Department of Government Printing website hacked

The pages included the pages carrying extra gazette notices and tenders

December 31, 2024 1 min read

African swine fever starts killing Sri Lanka's wild boars

Swine fever is totally fatal for the animals of the porcine family

December 27, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka cabinet approves ratification of UN convention on BBNJ

BBNJ establishes robust framework for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity

December 25, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry, UNITAR to sign 3-year cooperation agreement

Training of diplomats, training on disaster risk reduction and crisis management and use of geo-information technology

December 24, 2024 1 min read
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Chinese medical ship to call on Sri Lanka for health system backing

Cabinet spokesman said a ban on foreign research vessels is relaxed

December 19, 2024 1 min read

Tsunami threat to Vanuatu has passed: Update

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December 17, 2024 4 min read

European Union allocates 175,000 euros for Sri Lankans affected by floods

The funding will benefit over 37,000 people in some of the hardest-hit areas in the eastern and northern provinces,

December 14, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 290.30/45 to dollar, bonds up

Bond yields rose

December 9, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka doctor cautions against skincare products containing steroids

"Methasone and Clobetasol added creams should not be applied on to the skin without a consultation with a doctor,"

December 7, 2024 1 min read

SAARC group adopts recommendations for implementing Thimphu Statement

SAARC Inter-Governmental Expert Group on Climate Change met in Colombo this week

December 5, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka floods kill 12, over 370,000 under water or homeless

Depression expected to cross Tamil Nadu coast on November 30 after passing by Sri Lanka's North on November 29

November 29, 2024 2 min read

Cyclone threat as depression moves East of Sri Lanka to India

Very heavy showers above 150 mm are likely at some places.

November 27, 2024 1 min read

US Embassy, WhimsicalWits launch Cyber Hero app to promote digital safety in Sri Lanka

It teaches users how to recognize and respond to cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, and privacy breaches,

October 29, 2024 2 min read

China donates Rs.30mn for Sri Lanka’s emergency flood relief

Sri Lanka floods have killed at least 3, affected over 158,000 people.

October 22, 2024 2 min read