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A Strategic Approach to Digitize Government Services

The pilot project will enable Sri Lankans living overseas to request birth, marriage, and death certificates through embassies in Kuwait, Japan, Qatar, Australia, Canada, Italy, and Dubai. The government has announced a new initiative to issue copies of birth, marriage,...

ICTA’s New Board of Directors Holds Inaugural Meeting Today

The newly appointed Board of Directors of the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) will convene for their first meeting this afternoon (13). Dr. Hans Wijeyasuriya, recently appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as the Principal Presidential Advisor on Digital...
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South Korean actor Song Jae Lim found dead at 39

South Korean actor Song Jae Lim, known for his breakout role in the K-drama The Moon Embracing the Sun, was found dead on Tuesday in his Seoul home. The 39-year-old, who began his career as a model, rose to prominence...

Iraq to lower girls’ marriage age to 9 years to ‘protect’ them from ‘immoral relationships

Baghdad: Iraqi law sets 18 as the minimum age of marriage in most cases. But, Iraq's parliament is considering controversial legal changes that would give religious authorities more power over family law matters, a move that rights groups and opponents warn...

Lockie Ferguson hat-trick rocks Sri Lanka as New Zealand defend lowest T20 score 

Sri Lanka wilted under the fiery, bruising pace bowling of Lockie Ferguson who grabbed a spellbinding dream hat-trick in topnotches Kusal Janith Perera, Kamindu Mendis and Charith Asalanka in a magic 2-over 3 for 7 spell before injury retiring as...

Final Squad of the Lanka T10 Super League

Colombo Jaguars: Angelo Mathews (Icon), Azam Khan (Platinum), Kamindu Mendis (Cat A Local), Matheesha Pathirana (Cat A Local), Tymal Mills (Cat A Overseas), Asif Ali (Cat A Overseas), Angelo Perera (Cat B Local), Akila Dhananjaya (Cat B Local), Ali Khan (Cat...

Government Prioritizes Relief for Small and Medium Enterprises in Sri Lanka

Government to Compile Report on Loans Taken by Small and Medium Enterprises from Banks A special meeting was held today (11) at the Presidential Secretariat to address relief measures for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) facing financial challenges. The meeting...

Sri Lanka ranks 95 along with Iran and South Sudan in Passport Index

Singapore has once again claimed the title of the world’s most powerful passport, according to the latest Henley Passport Index released in October 2024 by London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners.  Sri Lanka was ranked 95...

Proposed tariff reduction insufficient: PUCSL calls for revised proposal from CEB

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has asked the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to submit a revised proposal for electricity tariff reductions, stating that the initially proposed tariff reduction is inadequate. PUCSL Communications Director Jayanath Herath said the...

Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging General Elections date

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the decision to hold the General Elections on November 14.  A three-member bench of judges comprising Justices Preethi Padman Surasena, Shiran Gunaratne and Priyantha Fernando issued the order after an extended review of...
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