Sri Lanka launches Rs 250 Mn national initiative for Autism support
2025-07-10
The Sri Lankan government is moving forward with plans to establish a national network of daycare and therapy centres forContinue Reading
Ceylon Chamber calls for continued engagement on US tariff reduction
2025-07-10
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce says the reduction in the tariff rate from 44% to 30% is a constructive andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Nepal discuss trade, FTA & Business Council
2025-07-10
Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi, engaged in a special discussion with the Ambassador of Nepal to SriContinue Reading
FM attends 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Malaysia
2025-07-10
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, will participate in the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) in Malaysia this week.Continue Reading
Court orders psychological assessment for controversial Sri Lankan monk
2025-07-10
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has instructed that Sri Lankan monk, Venerable Rajangane Saddharathana Thera, be subjected to a psychologicalContinue Reading
US Trade Tariffs : Govt reveals next step
2025-07-10
Sri Lanka will continue discussions with the United States on the 30% trade tariff, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance,Continue Reading
Bangladesh vs SL : Tickets sold out for first T20I
2025-07-10
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that tickets for the T20I series opener between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, at theContinue Reading
New record at Colombo Stock Exchange
2025-07-10
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange recorded its highest value in history on Wednesday (09),Continue Reading
Rehan Jayawickreme seeks Rs. 500 Mn compensation from NPP MP
2025-07-10
Former Weligama Urban Council Chairman Rehan Jayawickreme has demanded compensation of Rs. 500 million from NPP MP Asitha Niroshana overContinue Reading
GMOA files RTI after MP reveals low income tax deduction
2025-07-10
A Sri Lankan opposition lawmaker’s decision to publish his monthly salary slips has sparked public debate and prompted the GovernmentContinue Reading
Chemmani Mass Grave : UK Foreign Secretary flags ‘grave concerns’
2025-07-10
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has voiced concerns over the recently discovered mass grave in Chemmani, stating that he hadContinue Reading
SRK’s visit : Opposition questions Govt on casino policy shift
2025-07-10
Opposition MP Hector Appuhamy questioned the government’s stance on casinos, pointing out their reversal in opinion by allowing the openingContinue Reading
YouTube video payment system to change from July 15
2025-07-09
YouTube will implement a new monetisation policy from July 15, 2025, aimed at limiting the earnings of channels that publishContinue Reading
Suspended sentences for 10 men who attacked Johnston’s hotel
2025-07-09
Ten individuals, including former Colombo municipal councillor Mohamed Anas, have been sentenced to two years of rigorous imprisonment each, suspendedContinue Reading
Sri Lankan parliamentary delegation concludes workshop visit to China
2025-07-09
The Parliamentary delegation, led by Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage, which visited China to attend theContinue Reading
Man sentenced to 15 years for impregnating 14 yr old girl
2025-07-09
A man who had impersonated a shaman (Kapuwa) and impregnated a 14-year-old girl has been sentenced to 15 years ofContinue Reading
Media defaming me – Minister complains in Parliament
2025-07-09
Deputy Minister of Vocational Education Nalin Hewage has requested the Speaker of the Parliament to conduct a comprehensive investigation intoContinue Reading
33,000 prisoners currently in 12,000 capacity SL prisons
2025-07-09
Prisons Media Spokesman Jagath Weerasinghe says Sri Lanka’s prisons currently exceed capacity by 20,000. Addressing the media today, Jagath WeerasingheContinue Reading