The Morning

1 week ago | themorning.lk | Lahiru Doloswala

Embassy urges nationals to remain in contact amid escalating attacks. The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel has confirmed that two Sri Lankan women were affected during the latest wave of Iranian ballistic missile attacks on Israel’s central regions overnight. One woman was evacuated from a residence south of Tel Aviv at approximately 3.30 a.m., after the house sustained structural tremors due to a nearby impact. She was reportedly unharmed and was moved to safety along with her host family.

3 weeks ago | themorning.lk | Lahiru Doloswala

For many Sri Lankan students and professionals, Germany represents more than just a country—it’s a destination of opportunity. With free university education, vocational training schemes, and work migration pathways, it has become one of the most attractive options for those seeking a future in Europe. But for years, a single bottleneck stood in the way: accessing a certified German language exam.

1 month ago | themorning.lk | Lahiru Doloswala

Trial-at-Bar finds both guilty of misappropriation in carrom and draughts boards deal. Former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and former Trade Minister Nalin Fernando were today (29)sentenced to rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar over their involvement in a major public sector corruption case linked to sports equipment procurement.

1 month ago | themorning.lk | Lahiru Doloswala

MP proposes India-funded metro-style solution to expand Marine Nights initiative. Opposition Member of Parliament Mano Ganesan has welcomed the Government’s “Marine Nights: Awakening Colombo” initiative, but urged authorities to adopt a more ambitious vision for revitalising Colombo’s coastline and urban nightlife. Speaking in response to the launch, Ganesan proposed that the initiative should not be confined to the Marine Drive highway alone.

1 month ago | themorning.lk | Lahiru Doloswala

Rs. 11.8 billion allocated for Adhikarana Piyasa project and new buildings. Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, has directed officials to expedite the construction of two ministry buildings and four court complexes under the ‘Adhikarana Piyasa’ project. The instruction was issued during a high-level discussion held on 27 May at the Ministry of Justice and National Integration, where progress on judicial infrastructure projects was reviewed.