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Japan's SCAD launches free Japanese language programme for SL youth

SriLanka, March 15 -- SCAD Inc., a Japan based human resource and education consulting company, is stepping up efforts to strengthen long term cooperation between Sri Lanka and Japan through employmen... Read More


Garage owner arrested with foreign-made firearms

Srilanka, March 14 -- A garage owner was arrested by the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) along with a stock of foreign-made firearms and live ammunition hidden in a two-story house in the Welivita area o... Read More


Police urge caution over domestic staff after surge in thefts

Srilanka, March 14 -- Homeowners are being advised to vet new staff more rigorously following a string of thefts involving domestic workers across the nation. The Police Media Division reports a rise... Read More


Public sector executives trained in artificial intelligence

Srilanka, March 14 -- The Sri Lankan government has established a dedicated pool of investigation officers to fast-track inquiries into corruption and misconduct within the public sector. The move fo... Read More


Sri Lanka Transport Board to modernise bus travel

Srilanka, March 14 -- The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has invited proposals for a new automated fare system designed to phase out cash payments across its national bus network. The state-run ope... Read More


All six crew members killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq

Srilanka, March 14 -- All six members of a US military refuelling aircraft's crew have now been confirmed dead after it crashed in western Iraq, US Central Command (Centcom) has said. The US initiall... Read More


US offers up to $10 million for info on Mojtaba Khamenei

Srilanka, March 14 -- The US State Department's Rewards for Justice programme has announced a reward of up to 10 million for information on Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, along with sever... Read More


Govt holds urgent talks with Russia over fuel supply

SriLanka, March 13 -- Ensuring Sri Lanka's fuel security amid the risk of global supply chain disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict led to an urgent meeting today (13) between the Minister of... Read More


Electricity unions to meet the President

SriLanka, March 13 -- Electricity trade unions that recently engaged in strike action is set to meet the President today (13) to seek positive resolutions for two primary grievances regarding next yea... Read More


Sri Lanka to invest Rs. 4B in overseas scholarships

SriLanka, March 13 -- The government believes in creating a developed human resource base by encouraging educational investments to rebuild the nation, Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya stated. Th... Read More