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More than 26,000 expatriates, including expatriate workers and students, have applied for new passports, according to the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra.The applications have been received by Sri Lankan embassies and high commissions abroad and have been pending for almost two years.The Deputy Minister further stated that some individuals are also facing numerous problems due to the expiration of their passports.It has been reported that this issue has caused difficulties for expatriate workers and students studying overseas in carrying out their future activities.Meanwhile, a discussion has been held with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and…

Under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme, over 12,500 troops extended their assistance to support the nationwide initiative to renovate 1,000 selected schools. As a result of their efforts, the renovation of 380 schools were successfully completed from 20 February 2025 to 07 March 2025.The troops undertook the renovation of nearly 140 school buildings that had deteriorated over time, carrying out roof repairs, painting, and general refurbishment. Additionally, they restored damaged boundary fences within school premises. Furthermore, approximately 3,100 unusable desks and chairs were repaired and made suitable for reuse.This project continues to be implemented, with ongoing contributions from school teachers,…

Internationally acclaimed American singer Aloe Blacc has arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning (10) for a three-day visit to Sri Lanka.Aloe Blacc, who has topped music charts in 22 countries and is a nominee for the prestigious Grammy Awards in the United States, is visiting Sri Lanka at the invitation of Professor Gomika Udugamasooriya, Senior Advisor to the President on Science and Technology at the University of Houston, USA. The purpose of his visit is to engage in discussions regarding the initiation of an investment project in Sri Lanka’s health sector.The artist arrived at BIA at 8:24 a.m. today…

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has filed a writ petition with the Court of Appeal seeking an order preventing his arrest.The petition, filed through his legal representatives, has requested that an interim injunction be issued to stay the arrest warrant issued against him by the Matara Magistrate’s Court.The Matara Magistrate’s Court had recently issued a warrant for the arrest of the former IGP in connection with a shooting incident that took place in front of the W15 Hotel in the Pelena area of Weligama, Matara, on December 31, 2023.The petition was taken up before a two-member Appeals…

Former Speaker of Parliament and former Minister Chamal Rajapaksa says he will contest the upcoming Local Government (LG) Elections representing the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).In response to a question raised by a journalist as why he, as a former Speaker, is contesting the Local Government Elections, Rajapaksa stated, “That’s very normal. We have our ups and downs – so, I am starting again from the beginning.”Furthermore, he highlighted that he will contest the election from anywhere within the Hambantota District, based on requests from the party.Meanwhile, Chamal Rajapaksa, the eldest brother of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, expressed, “We have…

The ‘Basnayake Nilame’ of Ruhunu Kataragama Devalaya, Dishan Gunasekara has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (10) to provide a statement.Gunasekara’s arrival at the CID follows a recent summon issued by the CID for him to appear before the department to provide a statement.

Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets rose marginally to USD 6,095 million by the end of February 2025, marking a 0.5% increase from USD 6,065 million in January, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.The uptick was driven primarily by foreign currency reserves, the largest component of the reserves, which increased by 0.7% to $6,031 million from $5,986 million in the previous month.

Plantation and Community Infrastructure Minister Samantha Vidyarathna has announced that a fertilizer subsidy will be provided to owners of coconut plantations less than five acres.Speaking at the Consultative Committee meeting of the Plantation and Community Infrastructure Ministry in Parliament, the Minister explained that of the 55,000 metric tons of MOP fertilizer received from Russia, 27,500 metric tons were used to create 56,000 metric tons of mixed fertilizer.The Minister further said that a 50-kilogram package of mixed fertilizer, valued at Rs. 9,500, will be distributed to coconut growers nationwide at a subsidized price of Rs.4,000 by the end of this month.

The Meteorology Department says that the prevailing dry weather conditions on the island are expected to temporarily change on March 10 and 11.Showers may occur in several places, particularly in the Eastern and Uva provinces.Except for a few showers in Ratnapura, Galle, Matara, and Kalutara districts in the evening or night, mainly fair weather will prevail across the island, the Met. Department said.Misty conditions can be expected in several places on the island during the morning.

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka highlighted the historical significance of the global women’s movement and the vital role Sri Lankan women have played in shaping the country’s political and economic future.Acknowledging the roots of International Women’s Day in the labor rights struggles of New York in the early 1900s and the Russian women’s strike for “Bread and Peace” in 1917, the President emphasized that the day stands as a direct victory for the global women’s rights movement.Reflecting on Sri Lanka’s progress, President Dissanayaka expressed gratitude for the immense contribution of women to the formation…