VAT on foreign digital services delayed until July 2026
2026-04-06
The Department of Inland Revenue has announced a further postponement of the effective date for imposing Value Added Tax (VAT)Continue Reading
Global ‘Walk for Peace’ to be held in Sri Lanka
2026-04-03
The internationally recognized “Walk for Peace,” originating from the United States, is set to take place in Sri Lanka startingContinue Reading
Major General Manada Yahampath appointed Sri Lanka Army Chief of Staff
2026-04-02
Major General Manada Yahampath of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry has been appointed as the 68th Chief of Staff ofContinue Reading
Russian deputy foreign minister arrives in Sri Lanka for five-day visit
2026-03-31
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday (31) for a five-day official visit. Rudenko arrivedContinue Reading
Chamika Karunaratne Child Case: DNA Test Dispute Intensifies
2026-03-31
Colombo District Court today directed parties to file written submissions on May 13 in a case seeking an order toContinue Reading
Prices of some food items to be increased
2026-03-31
The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has announced that food prices across the country will increase from midnight today (31).Continue Reading
Sri Lankan-origin Athithiya Anantharajah appointed Deputy Mayor in France
2026-03-30
Athithiya Anantharajah, a 25‑year‑old of Sri Lankan origin, has been appointed Maire Adjoint (Deputy Mayor) of Pontault‑Combault, a municipalityContinue Reading
No response from Qatar & Emirates to Mattala airport offer
2026-03-29
Top Gulf airlines have not responded to Sri Lanka’s invitation to use the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), Deputy CivilContinue Reading
Olympic women’s sport to be limited to ‘biological females’
2026-03-27
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Thursday it was reintroducing testing for gender to determine eligibility to compete inContinue Reading
Gold prices fall sharply, Sri Lanka 24‑carat pound drops by Rs. 38,000
2026-03-24
Global gold prices continued to slide on Tuesday, extending a sharp downturn that has persisted for days as markets grappleContinue Reading
Huge explosion reported at US refinery
2026-03-24
Smoke is rising above an oil refinery in the United States, and locals are being told to shelter in placeContinue Reading
“World faces worst energy crisis in decades” – IEA chief
2026-03-23
The war in the Middle East could plunge the world into its worst energy crisis in decades, International Energy AgencyContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Muslims celebrate Eid at Galle Face Green
2026-03-21
Sri Lankan Muslims gather at Galle Face Green in Colombo to celebrate Eid, marking the end of Ramadan with prayers,Continue Reading
Facebook offering TikTok & YouTubers $3,000 to post content
2026-03-20
Meta has launched a new “Creator Fast Track” programme offering content creators up to $3,000 per month in guaranteed earnings,Continue Reading
Wednesday Holiday Takes Effect In Sri Lanka
2026-03-18
Roads in Colombo saw minimal traffic today as Sri Lanka limited public transport and introduced a midweek public sector holidayContinue Reading
Big boost for Sri Lanka tourism as British Airways confirms new route
2026-03-18
British Airways has announced the launch of direct flights between London Gatwick and Colombo, marking a significant boost for SriContinue Reading
Struggling with Fuel QR? Here are 18 FAQs you need to know
2026-03-17
If you still haven’t received your Fuel QR code or are facing issues with registration, here are the most frequentlyContinue Reading
Hollywood actor says ‘No to War & Free Palestine’ on Oscars Stage
2026-03-16
While presenting the Oscar for best international film, Hollywood Actor Javier Bardem started his time at the podium by sayingContinue Reading