Sri Lanka probes Facebook plea of woman held in Dubai over unpaid hospital bills
2025-12-30
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched an inquiry into the case of a local woman and her childContinue Reading
President visits Inland Revenue following historic tax revenue year
2025-12-30
The Inland Revenue Department has succeeded in collecting Rs. 2,203 billion in revenue in 2025, the highest amount recorded inContinue Reading
UAE denies Saudi accusations of fuelling Yemen conflict
2025-12-30
The United Arab Emirates has strongly denied any involvement in actions that could threaten Saudi Arabia’s security, rejecting accusations thatContinue Reading
Sri Lankan manager named in UK KFC racism case as franchise fined £70,000
2025-12-30
A UK employment tribunal has ordered a KFC franchise operator in south-east London to pay nearly £70,000 in compensation afterContinue Reading
Gay website reference in Grade 6 module: CID inquiry launched
2025-12-30
The Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into an inappropriate web reference found in a printed Grade 6 EnglishContinue Reading
Govt approves four new E-Gates for departures at BIA
2025-12-30
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the installation of four new automatic passenger clearance gates at the departure terminal ofContinue Reading
Teacher quarters to be constructed in 14 selected plantation schools
2025-12-30
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to construct residential quarters for teachers in 14 selected schools located inContinue Reading
Govt’s disaster loan scheme expanded to support all affected businesses and entrepreneurs
2025-12-30
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the expansion of Sri Lanka’s disaster relief loan program to cover all categories ofContinue Reading
Tax relief for donated dates during Ramadan 2026
2025-12-30
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved tax relief for dates imported as donations or gifts for free distribution during theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Indonesia to renew Search and Rescue Cooperation Agreement
2025-12-30
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the renewal of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sri Lanka and Indonesia toContinue Reading
Sajith holds key SJB-UNP meeting
2025-12-30
Senior members of the United National Party (UNP) and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa held a key meetingContinue Reading
Lasith Malinga to serve 40-day consultant role ahead of T20 World Cup
2025-12-30
Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of Lasith Malinga as the Consultant –Fast Bowling Coach for the NationalContinue Reading
Textile shop destroyed in Kiribathgoda fire (Video)
2025-12-30
A textile shop in Kiribathgoda was completely destroyed after a fire broke out in the area on Tuesday, authorities said.Continue Reading
Govt offices, Qatar Airways bomb threats probed as attempt to incite public unrest
2025-12-30
The Police Computer Crimes Unit is continuing investigations into a series of bomb threat emails received by several government officesContinue Reading
Govt approves new deal for Sri Lankan workers in Israel
2025-12-30
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of a new agreement protocol with Israel to expand the employment ofContinue Reading
Cabinet approves liquidation of Sahasya Investment Company
2025-12-30
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the liquidation of Sahasya Investment Company, a state-owned enterprise established in 2020 to manageContinue Reading
President visits Customs as 2025 revenue hits record high
2025-12-30
The year 2025 has been recorded as the highest revenue-earning year in the history of Sri Lanka Customs, stated DirectorContinue Reading
NPP PS Chairman released on bail in assault case
2025-12-30
Indika Upul Gunasekera, the National Peeople’s Power Chairman of the Ganga Ihala Korale Pradeshiya Sabha, was released on personal bailContinue Reading