Highest-ever tax revenue recorded in 2024
2025-01-03
The highest ever tax revenue in Sri Lanka’s history was recorded in 2024, collecting Rs.1.95 trillion, the Inland Revenue DepartmentContinue Reading
Internet blocking is ‘legal grey area’, Senate body told
2025-01-03
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) chairman has admitted that blocking access to the internet was a ‘legal grey area’ andContinue Reading
Indian coffee exports surpass $1 billion for the first time
2025-01-03
India achieves a significant milestone. The country’s coffee exports hit a new record high, exceeding 1 billion dollars for theContinue Reading
China-Vietnam dialogue won’t change a thing in South China Sea
2025-01-03
In early December, China and Vietnam convened their first-ever “3+3 strategic dialogue“—a mechanism unprecedented in both nations’ diplomacy. Built onContinue Reading
Taiwan detects 22 PLA aircraft, including J-16 fighter jets, KJ-500
2025-01-03
Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence (MND) on Thursday detected 22 People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, including J-16 fighter jets and KJ-500,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka monitoring new virus spreading in China
2025-01-03
The Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health says attention is being paid to the virus that is currently reportedContinue Reading
Govt warns local newspaper over false reports
2025-01-03
A local newspaper owned by a Parliamentarian has received a stern warning from the Government, over false news reports publishedContinue Reading
Basil’s USA assets : Wimal records statement with FCID
2025-01-03
National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader Wimal Weerawansa has recorded a statement with the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) over statementsContinue Reading
‘Clean Sri Lanka’ : Govt clarifies reports on street vendors
2025-01-03
Minister of Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa today refuted recent media reports claiming that street vendors would not be allowed toContinue Reading
Evening showers expected in several areas
2025-01-03
The Department of Meteorology says showers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and GalleContinue Reading
SL vs NZ First ODI heading for a sell-out
2025-01-03
The BLACKCAPS sold-out summer looks set to continue with less than 500 tickets remaining for Sunday’s opening ODI against SriContinue Reading
100 days for 100 years : President releases video
2025-01-03
A video has been released commemorating 100 days since President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was elected to Office. The video sharedContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-01-03
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Jan 03), compared to Thursday. According toContinue Reading
Yoshitha leaves CID after recording statement for 2 hours
2025-01-03
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, recorded a statement with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for overContinue Reading
Clean Sri Lanka Vehicle inspection : New update
2025-01-03
Sri Lanka Police has announced a special vehicle operation, effective from 02 January 2025, in line with the government’s ‘CleanContinue Reading
PM Harini highlights need for a common education system
2025-01-03
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized the importance of establishing a unified education system for all children in Sri LankaContinue Reading
Thalatha Atukorale appointed UNP General Secretary
2025-01-03
Senior politician Thalatha Atukorale has been appointed as the General Secretary of the United National Party (UNP). UNP Chairman WajiraContinue Reading
Soft drink mix-up : Statement from Elephant House Beverages
2025-01-03
Elephant House Beverages has denied links to the incident where a 19-year-old girl was hospitalised after consuming a soft drinkContinue Reading