No increase: 20.5% VAT to replace VAT + SSCL for financial sector
2026-05-04
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera has sought to clarify confusion over a 20.5% Value Added TaxContinue Reading
Sajith congratulates Indian PM Modi and BJP on West Bengal victory
2026-05-04
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has extended congratulations to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) onContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee changes slightly against USD
2026-05-04
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar today (04), compared to last Thursday. According to theContinue Reading
Kerala elections : Congress-led UDF consolidates big lead
2026-05-04
The Congress has thanked the people of Kerala for what it termed a “thumping victory”. KPCC president Sunny Joseph saidContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s economy “Never Recovered” after 2019 crisis – Economist Steve Hanke
2026-05-04
Sri Lanka’s economy has not recovered since the 2019 currency crisis and subsequent International Monetary Fund (IMF) intervention, according toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Maldives sign seven MoUs during President Muizzu’s state visit
2026-05-04
Sri Lanka and the Maldives today signed seven memoranda of understanding (MoUs) covering key sectors, including tourism, education, higher education,Continue Reading
West Bengal election : BJP holds majority lead over TMC; Mamata ahead in Bhabanipur
2026-05-04
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has crossed the halfway mark in early leads, and has managed to retain a significantContinue Reading
“Haven’t received a letter yet,” Namal responds to reports of CIABOC summons to MR
2026-05-04
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has not been informed yet by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC)Continue Reading
Oil prices flat as Trump’s plan for Strait of Hormuz fails to calm market
2026-05-04
Oil prices are largely unmoved following United States President Donald Trump’s announcement that the US will guide stranded vessels outContinue Reading
Sajith slams proposed VAT amendments as threat to businesses
2026-05-04
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has sharply criticized the government’s proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) amendments, warning that the sweeping changesContinue Reading
Bimal Rathnayake explains reasoning behind appointing Eran Wickramaratne to revive cricket
2026-05-04
Minister Bimal Rathnayake explained the reasoning behind appointing Eran Wickramaratne as chairman of the Cricket Transformation Committee, responding to questionsContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 323
2026-05-04
The Sri Lankan rupee remains steady against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (04), compared toContinue Reading
Tamil Nadu Elections : Vijay leads TVK surge as party crosses 100-seat mark
2026-05-04
As per the latest update from the Election Commission of India, TVK is leading in 103 seats in Tamil Nadu,Continue Reading
Watch : Police officer dangles over crocodile-infested waters to retrieve human remains
2026-05-04
A police officer in South Africa was lowered into a crocodile-infested river from a helicopter to recover human remains. InContinue Reading
Sirisena says award‑winning PNB officers later exposed to be drug links
2026-05-04
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has revealed that a group of Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officers, once honoured with Presidential AwardsContinue Reading
Maldivian President Muizzu receives state welcome in Colombo
2026-05-04
Visiting Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu was welcomed with an official state ceremony, held under the patronage of President Anura KumaraContinue Reading
Vijay’s TVK leads in 63 seats, overtaking MK Stalin’s DMK
2026-05-04
Actor-politician Vijay led early trends in Perambur but trailed in Tiruchirappalli East on counting day, setting up a split verdictContinue Reading
Electric railway project for Colombo suburbs to begin next year: Minister
2026-05-04
The Government is planning to commence work on an electric railway system for Colombo and its suburbs in early 2027,Continue Reading
