Transport
Railway Department Plans Service Upgrades on Several Busy Routes
Additional maintenance work and timetable adjustments are planned to improve reliability on selected commuter routes.
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Government
Department of Registration Opens Phase One for Biometric National Digital ID
Citizens across selected districts can now schedule appointments to capture biometric data under the modernized identification framework.
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Railway Department Plans Service Upgrades on Several Busy Routes
Additional maintenance work and timetable adjustments are planned to improve reliability on selected commuter routes.
Government
Department of Registration Opens Phase One for Biometric National Digital ID
Citizens across selected districts can now schedule appointments to capture biometric data under the modernized identification framework.
General
Extradited Suspect Transferred to Central Crimes Investigation Department for Further Questioning
Police confirm that the organized crime suspect apprehended in Dubai has been brought back to the island early this morning. A dedicated CID team was dispatched to oversee the extradition following bilateral law enforcement updates.
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South Asia
South Asian Nations Discuss Regional Food Security Cooperation
Officials are exploring shared approaches to crop resilience, supply chains and emergency food reserves amid changing weather patterns.
Diplomacy
South Asian Leaders Open Regional Summit With Focus on Trade Corridor Expansion
Delegations from across the region convene to discuss tariff reforms and a proposed multilateral shipping corridor linking key ports.
Business
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Tourism
Tourism Sector Reports Stronger Demand as Regional Travel Market Expands
Hotels and travel operators report increased bookings as regional visitors account for a growing share of arrivals.
Small Business
Small Businesses Accelerate Digital Payments and Online Ordering
Retailers and service providers are adopting digital payment tools to simplify transactions and reach customers beyond their local areas.
Central Bank
Official Foreign Reserves Surge Past $6.2 Billion Mark in Third Quarter
Increased worker remittances and tourism inflows bolster foreign reserves, strengthening local currency stability against the USD.
Energy
100MW Solar Power Facility Operational in Northern Province
The newly completed renewable energy park will add clean power directly to the national grid, reducing reliance on thermal oil generation.
Investigative
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Investigation
Public Procurement Review Raises Questions Over Major Infrastructure Contracts
A review of tender records and project disclosures highlights differences in contract values, timelines and procurement procedures across several major projects.
Special Report
Inside the Household Budget: How Rising Essentials Are Changing Monthly Spending
A closer look at household expenses examines how food, transport, utilities and education costs are reshaping family budgets.
Culture
Ancient Monastery Complex Discovered During North-Central Excavations
Archaeologists unearth stone inscriptions and structural foundations estimated to date back to the early Anuradhapura period.
Technology
National AI Research Hub Unveiled to Boost Tech Startups in Colombo
New state-backed incubator aims to nurture local software talent and accelerate AI integration across public services.
Sports
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School Sports
New School Sports Development Programme Targets Young Athletes
The programme will provide coaching support, facilities and competition opportunities for promising athletes across the country.
Cricket
Junior Cricket Team Sweeps Group Stage in World Cup Qualifiers
An unbeaten streak in the qualifying round secures Sri Lanka a spot in the primary tournament set to take place early next year.
Marathon
Registration Opens for Annual Colombo International South Asian Marathon
Organizers expect over 10,000 professional and amateur runners to participate in the October event certified by the World Athletics body.
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