VAT reform Bill lists 11 key measures, including digital tax
2026-05-03
Sri Lanka has introduced a Bill to amend the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, proposing wide-ranging changes that will impactContinue Reading
Crackdown on Landlords renting to Visa overstayers after Cyber Scam Bust
2026-05-03
Sri Lanka Police has warned that strict legal action will be taken against landlords who provide houses, buildings or lodgingContinue Reading
Galle prison shooting: Inmate injured during escape attempt
2026-05-03
An inmate was injured after prison officers opened fire on two detainees attempting to escape from the Galle Prison thisContinue Reading
Mittal family to acquire Rajasthan Royals in $1.65bn deal
2026-05-03
Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi Narayan Mittal and his son Aditya Mittal have reached a definitive agreement to acquire Indian PremierContinue Reading
Fresh WhatsApp screenshots reveal how Easter 2019 warnings unfolded
2026-05-03
Senior Journalist Uvindu Kurukalasuriya has shared screenshots of alleged WhatsApp messages from the SIS Director to the Defence Ministry Secretary,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka tour of West Indies : Schedule announced
2026-05-03
Sri Lanka’s Men’s National Team will tour the West Indies during the months of June-July 2026 to engage in a bilateralContinue Reading
26-year-old woman dies after Lightning Strikes Home
2026-05-03
A 26-year-old woman has died after being struck by lightning in the Habaraduwa Police Division amid adverse weather conditions earlyContinue Reading
Air India to cut international flights till July
2026-05-03
Air India will reduce several international flight operations until July 2026 as it grapples with rising jet fuel prices andContinue Reading
Chinese Scam Centre Busted in Talangama; 37 Arrested
2026-05-03
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 37 foreign nationals, including one woman, in Talangama on suspicion of involvement in computer-related crimes.Continue Reading
22 youths arrested over motorcycle stunt show in Malabe
2026-05-02
A total of 22 youths were arrested by the Kaduwela Police for staging a reckless motorcycle stunt show near aContinue Reading
Iran says war with US will ‘likely’ resume
2026-05-02
Iran’s armed forces have warned that a resumption of conflict with the United States and Israel is “likely”, claiming thereContinue Reading
Rankings : Rumesh Tharanga rises to World No. 7 in javelin
2026-05-01
Sri Lanka’s leading javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage has climbed to 7th in the world rankings, marking a major milestoneContinue Reading
First group of Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims departs for Saudi Arabia
2026-05-01
The first group of Hajj pilgrims from Sri Lanka departed for Saudi Arabia today, marking the start of the 2026Continue Reading
Finance Ministry official’s death ruled suicide by expert panel
2026-05-01
The death of a Finance Ministry Assistant Director, initially reported under suspicious circumstances, has been ruled a suicide following aContinue Reading
President AKD hints at small fuel price hike in Sri Lanka
2026-05-01
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has indicated that fuel prices in Sri Lanka could see a slight increase in the nearContinue Reading
CID officer overseas for Easter attacks probe – President
2026-05-01
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says a CID officer is currently overseas as part of ongoing investigations into the Easter SundayContinue Reading
Sajith Premadasa challenges govt to hold Provincial Council elections
2026-05-01
Sri Lanka’s Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has challenged the government to hold Provincial Council elections, stating that the people mustContinue Reading
Building Materials or Grocery Delivery? Customs Uncovers Spicy Surprise
2026-05-01
Sri Lanka Customs has uncovered a major attempt to smuggle agricultural goods into the country, concealed within a shipment declaredContinue Reading