Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read.
Foreign scholarship programme for A/Level students with high Z-scores
The Cabinet has approved a foreign scholarship programme for A‑Level students who attain top Z‑scores. Initially, 20–50 students will be awarded scholarships to pursue up to four-year degrees in English-language universities ranked within the world’s top 500. Selection will be made by an expert interview panel.
Presidential probe into aviation corruption
A Special Presidential Investigation Committee, chaired by former Auditor General Gamini Wijesinghe, has been established to probe alleged fraud and irregularities at SriLankan Airlines and Airport and Aviation (Sri Lanka) (AASL) dating from 2010 to 2025. The Cabinet endorsed President Dissanayake’s move to assess causes of financial losses and inefficiencies.
Starlink now available in Sri Lanka
SpaceX’s satellite internet service Starlink is now officially available in Sri Lanka. Residential plans cost Rs. 12,000–15,000 monthly with hardware priced at Rs. 118,000 (total installation around Rs. 130,000–133,000), while business plans start at Rs. 24,100/month with premium hardware options.
Chemmani mass graves : Child’s remains, toys, and bag unearthed in Jaffna
Archaeologists excavating the Chemmani mass graves in Jaffna have unearthed skeletal remains believed to include a child, alongside personal items such as a schoolbag, doll, toys, and clothing. To date, 33 human skeletons—24 complete—have been recovered from the site, with forensic teams working carefully to preserve intertwined bones.
Sri Lanka–South Korea seasonal work program approved
Sri Lanka will dispatch workers to South Korea’s Yeongwol County under a newly-approved pilot seasonal employment visa scheme (E‑8 category). Details were finalised after diplomatic talks, with recruitment managed by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment.
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