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GovPay crosses Rs. 1 Billion in digital payments, onboards 200+ state institutions

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- The Ministry of Digital Economy today announced a significant milestone in Sri Lanka's digital transformation journey, as GovPay, the Government's digital payment platform surpass... Read More


CID reports surge in complaints on scams through WhatsApp

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- A rise in complaints concerning money being solicited through WhatsApp messages has been observed, according to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Assistant Superintend... Read More


Third phase of excavation at Chemmani mass grave postponed

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- The third phase of excavation work at the Chemmani mass grave has been postponed due to rainwater accumulating inside the burial site. During the first two phases of excavation c... Read More


Former Fisheries Corp. chairman and 3 others arrested

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Former Chairman of the Fisheries Corporation Ceylon Lalith Daulagala and three others have been arrested by officers of the Bribery Commission. They have been arrested for allege... Read More


PM Harini meets Vatican FM Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See has called on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. Th... Read More


Ex-Finance Ministry Secretary Charitha Ratwatte granted bail

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Former Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Charitha Ratwatte has been granted bail after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today (04). He was taken into... Read More


Protest over delay in releasing BYD vehicles from customs

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- A protest was held in Colombo today (04) demanding a resolution to the delay in releasing BYD vehicles currently held by Sri Lanka Customs. The protest took place in front of the... Read More


Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to strengthen multifaceted bilateral ties with the Holy See

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath has met and held official bilateral discussions with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Re... Read More


Sajith meets Indian FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Delhi

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa who is currently visiting India has met with Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman. The meeting took place in Del... Read More


Cabinet grants approval to obtain US$ 100 million for tourism sector development programme

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to obtain a loan of USD 100 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to implement the Sustainable Tourism Sector Development Pro... Read More