Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Commander, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, recently attended the Air and Space Power Conference (ASPC) 2024 in Australia, which centered on the theme of “Building readiness and resilience in National Air and Space Power.” The conference served as a platform for high-ranking defense leaders, policymakers, and military representatives from various nations
In the ongoing fight against human trafficking, aviation emerges as a critical gateway for transporting victims across borders swiftly and frequently. Recognizing the pivotal role of airlines and law enforcement agencies in combating this heinous crime, collaborative efforts are underway to implement measures aimed at recognizing and preventing trafficking incidents. Recently, the International Organisation for
The Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs recently launched its official website, www.muslimaffairs.gov.lk, aimed at providing comprehensive information to the public. Spearheaded by Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Vidura Wickremanayake, this initiative serves as a centralized platform for accessing details about the department’s functions and services. Through the website, individuals can easily
Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane and U.S. Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Ambassador Donald Lu convened at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and the United States. Wijewardane briefed Lu on recent economic developments in Sri Lanka, emphasizing export-oriented growth strategies and initiatives aimed
Under the patronage of High Commissioner Rohitha Bogollagama, the Sri Lanka High Commission in London launched the Advisory Council of Sri Lanka’s Interests (ACSLI) recently. Comprising a diverse panel of Sri Lankan and British experts from various fields, including Legal, Banking, Investment, Tourism & Hospitality, UK Polity, and Social and Cultural Engagement, the ACSLI convened
A low-level atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka is set to intensify the showery conditions over the coming days. According to forecasts, showers or thundershowers are anticipated in multiple areas across most provinces of the island, particularly after 1:00 p.m. Heavy showers exceeding 100mm are expected in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, and Uva provinces, as well
Expatriate workers have significantly contributed to Sri Lanka’s economy, remitting a total of US$ 2.079 billion through the legal banking system in the first four months of this year. According to the Labour and Foreign Employment Ministry, April alone saw remittances amounting to US$ 543.8 million, marking a notable increase compared to the same period
Urban Development and Housing Minister Prasanna Ranatunge is seeking government funding of Rs.15,244.58 million to complete seven housing projects initiated by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa during his tenure as Minister of Housing Development from 2015 to 2019. These projects, comprising 44,053 housing units, were halted due to insufficient funds during their construction phase. The funds
The head of a GCE Ordinary Level Examination center in the Vavuniya education zone has been suspended following allegations of irregularities. The accusations include distributing question papers to certain candidates moments before the scheduled time and collecting answer sheets from another group of students thirty minutes earlier than scheduled. These actions have raised concerns about
Rupavahini, a national television channel in Sri Lanka, made history on May 5 by presenting a Sinhala news program using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. This groundbreaking move marked the first instance of AI technology being employed in news telecasting within the country. Just five days later, on May 10, Rupavahini extended the use of AI