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AASL makes history: Over one million passengers handled in January

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Airports and Aviation Services (Private) Limited (AASL) has achieved a historic milestone, recording its highest-ever monthly passenger traffic in January 2026. A total of 1,045... Read More


Government moves forward with USD 400 million World Bank reform financing

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the Government of Sri Lanka's proposal to secure USD 400 million from the World Bank to support its ongoing economic reform program. The fun... Read More


Government boosts rural connectivity with tower subsidies

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The Cabinet has approved a strategic move to accelerate the 'Communication to Villages' national project, aiming to achieve 100% 4G broadband coverage across the island. The ini... Read More


Cabinet approves US$ 50 Million for Digital Transformation Project

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The Sri Lankan government has finalized negotiations with the World Bank Group to secure a US$ 50 million loan (provided in Special Drawing Rights - SDR) to fund the Sri Lanka Di... Read More


Sri Lanka to host inaugural BIMSTEC expert meeting

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal for Sri Lanka to host the inaugural meeting of an expert group established under the BIMSTEC framework to strengthen cooperation ... Read More


Odisha: Woman harassed on moving train; two accused detained near Basta

India, Feb. 16 -- A routine train journey turned chaotic near Basta in Odisha's Balasore district after passengers detained two youths for allegedly misbehaving with a woman and looting her belongings... Read More


Thirteen arrested in joint Navy, Police raid in Moratuwa

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- Thirteen individuals including a female suspect were arrested during a four-hour special joint operation carried out by the Navy and the Police in the Sayurupura apartment comple... Read More


Four identified in lawyer, wife's murder in Akuregoda

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- Sri Lanka Police announced that four suspects have been identified in connection with the double murder of a lawyer and his wife in the Akuregoda area. They added that so far, tw... Read More


Second new High Court to hear bribery or corruption cases will commence today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- The proceedings of the newly established Second High Court established by the Judicial Service Commission to hear bribery or corruption cases will commence today. After the new ... Read More


Car used in Akuregoda double murder found burnt in Baddegama

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- Baddegama Police on Saturday (14) night discovered the motor car used by the gunmen in the double murder of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, Thalangama. Officers found the veh... Read More