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ADB to design digital transformation project for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- As Sri Lanka accelerates digital transformation, the country needs to embed digital security and privacy by design and by default. And it is an Takafumi KadonoTakafumi Kadono ur... Read More


Today's Exchange Rates - October 16, 2025

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released the latest data on key financial ratios and economic indicators as of October 16, 2025. This information provides insights into the cou... Read More


Carbon dioxide levels increase by record amount to new highs in 2024

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere soared by a record amount to new highs in 2024, committing the planet to more long-term temperature increase, according to a new rep... Read More


Abolishing corporal punishment: a part of a collective effort to promote positive, respectful discipline - HRCSL

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has urged the public to view the abolishment of corporal punishment as part of a collective effort to promote positive and respec... Read More


Former Sri Lanka Cricketer Jayananda Warnaweera passes away

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Former Sri Lankan Test cricketer Jayananda Warnaweera passed away this afternoon (16) at the age of 64. Warnaweera made his Test debut for Sri Lanka in 1986 against Pakistan and... Read More


Siri Seevali MV under16 football champions

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- In a completely unexpected outcome, the Under-16 Girls' Football Team of Siri Seevali Maha Vidyalaya, Kalutara, created a new milestone by defeating the renowned and football-fam... Read More


Devapathiraja - St.Anne's clash in under 19 Division One semi final today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Unbeaten defending runner up Devapathiraja College Rathgama will meet St. Anne's College Kurunegala in the semi final of the Under 19 division One Tier 'B' limited Overs inter sc... Read More


SLT-MOBITEL recognised as Lanka's favourite Telecommunications Service Brand

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, secured the position of No. 1 Telecommunication Service Provider in Sri Lanka in the PepperCube Tracker for August 2025. The ra... Read More


Cancer could be cured with early detection - SLCS

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- The Sri Lanka Cancer Society (SLCS) highlighted that a large number of cancer patients are reported from all parts of our country every year and people should know that many canc... Read More


Foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 852 Mn destroyed at Muthurajawela Power Plant

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- A consignment of foreign cigarettes worth approximately Rs. 852 million, seized by Customs while attempts were being made to illegally import them into the country, was destroyed... Read More