Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stressed that Sri Lanka’s tourism industry must create quality employment, support local enterprises, empower young people and expand opportunities for women, ensuring that the benefits of economic growth reach communities across the country.
Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, conducted a special inspection visit to the Moratuwa Court Complex yesterday afternoon (27) to assess its existing shortcomings and infrastructure requirements.
A regional workshop on the Port Community System (PCS) and Maritime Single Window (MSW), supported by the United States Government, commenced yesterday(27) at the Courtyard by Marriott in Colombo, bringing together regional maritime stakeholders to advance port digitalization in South Asia.
The Governments of Sri Lanka and the Republic of Türkiye have taken a further step towards strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation in civil aviation with the signing of a Protocol amending the Air Transport Agreement between the two countries.
Swiss airline Edelweiss Air has commenced direct flights between Zurich and Colombo with the start of the 2026/2027 tourist season, the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation announced yesterday(27).
A Rs. 270 million project has been launched to revive the freshwater fisheries industry in the Northern Province and increase fish production.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra met with Prof. Dr. Lütfihak Alpkan, Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Security of the Republic of Türkiye, in Ankara on 27 October 2026, as part of his official visit to Türkiye.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to expedite the completion of projects aimed at increasing passenger capacity at Katunayake International Airport and improving facilities for passengers.
The Most Venerable Hantane Dhammagavesi Thero, Rajakiya pandith and Shashtrapathi, founder of the Arathi Spiritual Hermitage in Morawaka, and Chief Incumbent of the three temples and Buddhist institutions namely the Dhamma Vihara Centre in Biyagama, the Dhammanikethana Buddhist Centre in Kotigala, Kegalle, and the Siri Dhammarathana Dhamma Research and Bhikkhu Training Centre in Sinharagama, has been conferred the title of Anunayaka of the Amarapura Sri Sambuddha Sasanodaya Sangha Sabha of the Maha Vihara.
Sri Lanka has recorded the lowest Global Hunger Index (GHI) score in South Asia, according to the 2026 Global Hunger Index.
British Airways has reintroduced direct flights between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom after more than 11 years, offering special airfares to mark its return to Colombo, the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation announced.
A discussion to review progress on preparations for the 60th anniversary celebrations of the World Buddhist Sangha Council, scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka, took place yesterday (26) at the Presidential Secretariat under the leadership of Venerable Dr Bodagama Chandima Thera, Chairman of the Organising Committee of the World Buddhist Sangha Council, Venerable Dr Maitipe Wimalasara Maha Thera, Secretary-General of the World Buddhist Sangha Council and Secretary to the President Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.
News.lk publishes in three languages – Sinhala, Tamil and English.
+94 11 366 3040 | editor@news.lk
