Showers and Thundershowers Expected in Several Regions
April 18, 2026
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Strengthening Ties: Australian High Commissioner Meets President’s Chief of Staff
March 23, 2026
Colombo: A meeting between the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Prabath Chandrakeerthi, and the Australian High Commissioner, Matthew Duckworth, was held at the Presidential Secretariat this morning.
According to News.LK, the discussion focused o…
Bus Fares Increased by 12.19% from Midnight
March 23, 2026
Colombo: Bus fares have been increased by 12.19% with effect from midnight today (23), Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa announced.
According to News.LK, the revision has led to an increase in the minimum bus fare from Rs. 27 to Rs. 3…
Sri Lanka-Japan Defence Ties Strengthened at High Level Meeting in Tokyo
March 20, 2026
Tokyo: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), held a high level meeting with the Hon. Minister of Defense of Japan, Shinjiro Koizumi, at the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo on Wednesday.
According to Ministry of Defence…
Defence Cyber Command Launches Strategic Program on Secure Communication and AI
March 20, 2026
Colombo: The Defence Cyber Command (DCC) of the Ministry of Defence successfully conducted a focused two-hour awareness and technical session on 17 March 2026 for members of the Tri Services and Sri Lanka Police. The program introduced strategic initi…
Defence Secretary Graces Launch of the Book ‘National Security: Beyond 2030’
March 19, 2026
Colombo: The Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), attended as the Chief Guest at the launch of the book ‘National Security: Beyond 2030’ authored by Major General Harendra Parakrama Ranasinghe (Retd). The event was held at t…
Sri Lanka-Japan Defence Engagements Strengthened Through High-Level Meetings and Naval Visit
March 19, 2026
Tokyo: The Sri Lankan defence delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), currently in Japan for the Japan-Sri Lanka Defence Dialogue, concluded key engagements on 18 March, further enhancing bilateral defence …
Sri Lankan Defence Delegation Engages in High Level Meetings in Japan
March 19, 2026
Tokyo: A high level Sri Lankan defence delegation, headed by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), commenced a two-day official visit in Japan to participate in the 2nd Japan-Sri Lanka Defence Dialogue. This important …
Colombo Suspends Vehicle Parking Charges Until Further Notice
March 18, 2026
Colombo: The Colombo Municipal Council has decided to temporarily suspend parking charges within Colombo with effect from today until further notice. Deputy Mayor Hemantha Weerakoon made this announcement during a special media briefing held today.
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