Ramadan Festival : Imported dates tax reduced to Rs. 1
2025-01-28
A Gazette notification has been issued granting tax concessions for dates imported to be distributed free of charge during theContinue Reading
President gives new revenue target for Customs, reveals new plans
2025-01-28
The Customs Department must work collectively to achieve its targeted revenue of Rs. 2,550 billion, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said.Continue Reading
Suspect arrested for attempting to extort Rs. 5 Mn from businessman
2025-01-28
One suspect, among two, has been arrested for threatening a businessman and his wife living in Thalawathugoda to extort Rs.Continue Reading
Over 300 complaints related to severe sexual abuse of children in 2024
2025-01-28
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) states that 321 complaints were received in 2024 regarding incidents of severe sexual abuseContinue Reading
“Planet Parade” : Best viewing times
2025-01-28
The rare occurrence known as a “planet parade,” where six planets align in a striking formation visible across the NorthernContinue Reading
India offers 200 fully funded scholarships for Sri Lankan students
2025-01-28
The Government of India has announced 200 fully funded scholarships for Sri Lankan nationals. According to the Indian High CommissionContinue Reading
New $20 billion World Bank loan programme for Pakistan faces serious implementation challenges
2025-01-27
Earlier this month, the World Bank (WB) board approved a USD 20 billion loan package for Pakistan. Nonetheless, the frameworkContinue Reading
India, Indonesia boost defence cooperation with DCA ratification, cadet exchanges between Naval Academies
2025-01-27
India and Indonesia have taken a significant step forward in their strategic partnership, strengthening defence and maritime cooperation through keyContinue Reading
Albanese says ‘great promise for the future’ on Australia and India’s national days
2025-01-27
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for unity and optimism in his Australia Day 2025 address, emphasising the nation’s sharedContinue Reading
UK special delegation meets Opposition Leader
2025-01-27
United Kingdom’s Indo-Pacific Minister Catherine West met with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in Colombo today for a discussion on SriContinue Reading
20th Air Force Commander appointed
2025-01-27
Air Vice Marshal Vasu Bandula Edirisinghe has been appointed as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force. AccordingContinue Reading
03 corruption cases filed against former minister Piyankara Jayaratne
2025-01-27
The Bribery Commission has filed three cases against former Minister of Civil Aviation Piyankara Jayaratne over corruption allegations. Issuing aContinue Reading
Saudi gifts 50 tons of dates to Sri Lanka
2025-01-27
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in Saudi Arabia has gifted 50 tons of dates to Sri Lanka. TheContinue Reading
“Mahinda’s body should be preserved after death”
2025-01-27
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s body must be preserved for public display for future generations, former Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapkshe said. Continue Reading
Colombo road closure alert for Drivers
2025-01-27
The Colombo Traffic Division has announced special traffic arrangements in view of Sri Lanka’s 77th Independence Day celebrations, marked onContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-01-27
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar today (Jan 27), compared to last week. According to theContinue Reading
Colombo port : Container Truck Drivers warn of TU action
2025-01-27
The Container Truck Drivers’ Association (CTDA) has warned of launching a trade union action if delays in clearing imported containersContinue Reading
Local council elections 2025 : Probable timeline revealed
2025-01-27
The government expects to hold the Local Government Elections in April this year, Minister Bimal Rathnayake said. According to theContinue Reading