- September 16, 20250 CommentLankan migrant workers to get voting rightsCOLOMBO : The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to examine the necessary legal amendments and formulate new laws to safeguard the voting rights of Sri Lankan citizens residing overseas. As per the Article 3 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, the sovereignty rights reserved with people is used in...Local
- September 16, 20250 CommentPresident Urges World Bank Officials to Mediate in taking Sri Lanka’s current corruption-free status to the worldCOLOMBO : World Bank’s Appreciation of Sri Lanka’s Economic ProgrammePresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has urged representatives of the World Bank to assist in conveying to the global community the transparent nature of Sri Lanka’s present governance framework, free from corruption. He noted that such efforts would enhance the country’s prospects of attracting fresh investment. The...Business, Economy
- September 16, 20250 CommentGCC to activate defence mechanism; Doha summit slams Israel’s Qatar attackThe Gulf states pledge to activate the joint defence pact as Arab and Islamic leaders stand in solidarity with Qatar following Israel’s attack. DOHA : Attendees of the emergency Arab-Islamic leaders’ summit to discuss the Israeli attack on Hamas on Qatari territory, pose for a family photo, in Doha on September 15, 2025. [Handout/Qatar News...International
- September 16, 20250 CommentApplications for the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarships close on 7 Oct 2025COLOMBO : Applications for the prestigious Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK will close on 7 October2025 at 12:00 UTC. The programme offers fully funded one-year master’s degrees at UK universitiesto individuals who are ready to lead positive change in their home countries and around the world.For more than 40 years, Chevening has attracted...Education
- September 16, 20250 CommentSri Lanka records more than 52,000 tourists in SeptemberCOLOMBO : A total of 52,246 tourists have arrived in the country so far in September, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) revealed here According to data released by the SLTDA, a total of 14,300 tourists have arrived from India which accounts to 27.4%. Furthermore, 4,092 persons from the United Kingdom, 3,488...Loc
