Local councils : NPP secures 219, Opposition holds 87
2025-07-01
The National People’s Power (NPP) has established control in over 219 local government institutions across Sri Lanka, it was reported.Continue Reading
“Learnt a lot from Ranil” Ex Treasury Secretary praises RW & AKD
2025-07-01
Former Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana has credited former President Ranil Wickremesinghe for making tough decisions to stabilize Sri Lanka’s economyContinue Reading
Amended laws to prohibit child begging enforced from today
2025-07-01
The Cabinet approved amendments to existing laws enabling a complete ban on several forms of child labour, previously allowed underContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-07-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (01 July),Continue Reading
Special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens introduced
2025-07-01
The special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens, as proposed in the budget for the year 2025, comes into effectContinue Reading
No change in gas prices of both Litro and Laugfs
2025-07-01
Litro Gas Lanka Limited says that its LP gas prices will remain unchanged for the month of July. Accordingly, theContinue Reading
29 yr old killed in workplace dispute
2025-07-01
A 29-year-old man was reported dead after being attacked with a sharp object during a dispute at his workplace inContinue Reading
Road safety : Transport Ministry rolls out new seatbelt regulations
2025-07-01
The Ministry of Transport has announced new seatbelt regulations for heavy and light vehicles in a bid to mitigate roadContinue Reading
Confederation of Indian Industry CEO Delegation meets PM Harini
2025-07-01
The visiting high-level delegation of Chief Executive Officers from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has held a discussion withContinue Reading
Rain expected in a few areas today
2025-07-01
A few showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districtsContinue Reading
CAA warns against selling rice above MRP
2025-06-30
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has warned that selling rice at a price higher than the gazetted maximum retail priceContinue Reading
China donates school supplies to three schools
2025-06-30
A school supplies donation event held by the Embassy of China in Sri Lanka took place at three schools inContinue Reading
Rs. 60 Mn worth mobile phones & laptops seized at BIA
2025-06-30
Sri Lanka Customs has seized Rs. 60 million worth of electronic equipment, including mobile phones and computers, at the KatunayakeContinue Reading
Colombo inflation edges up to -0.6% in June
2025-06-30
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, stood atContinue Reading
Chemmani mass graves : MP Shanakiyan raises concerns
2025-06-30
Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has raised serious concerns regarding the Chemmani mass graves in Jaffna, including the preservation ofContinue Reading
New concessionary Pledge Loan Scheme for SME paddy millers
2025-06-30
The Ministry of Finance has announced that a concessionary Pledge Loan Scheme for SME paddy millers and cooperatives will launchContinue Reading
Case filed against Arjun Aloysius over Rs. 1 Bn VAT evasion
2025-06-30
The Department of Inland Revenue has filed a case against Arjun Aloysius and Anthony Randev Jinendra John, directors of W.M.Continue Reading
Parate Law : Sajith calls for immediate relief for MSMEs
2025-06-30
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged the government to implement sustainable solutions for micro, small, and medium-scale industrialists and entrepreneurs,Continue Reading
