Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera yesterday announced that the CEB’s net profit of Rs. 93 billion registered by June was utilised to settle payments of various power project debts.

The government today approved a project to implement “Artificial Intelligence-related Students' Societies” as a pilot project in 100 schools, Cabinet spokesman and Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.

The United States has commended Sri Lanka’s commitment to 70% renewable energy by 2030 and its proactive role in global climate initiatives.

Sri Lanka Police says that a total of 1,417 persons have died from the road accidents that have occurred within the period that has elapsed so far this year.

The Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) Controller General Harsha Ilukpitiya yesterday said it is awaiting instructions from the Attorney General (AG) to resolve the ongoing visa issuance debacle following a Supreme Court ruling earlier this month.

The world’s longest stamp, measuring 205 mm and symbolizing the historic Sri Dalada Perahera in Kandy, was released by the Postal Department of Sri Lanka on Tuesday (20).

The Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn has arrived in Sri Lanka, and she was welcomed by US Ambassador Julie Chung.

The USS Spruance, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer of the United States Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo today for a scheduled replenishment visit.