Dr. Ayesha Wickramasinghe appointed National Crafts Council Chair
2024-12-23
Dr. Ayesha Wickramasinghe, an expert in fashion design and product development, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the NationalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s ASPI hits new all-time high
2024-12-23
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) made history today as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassed the 15,000 mark, reachingContinue Reading
School term : Update from Education Ministry
2024-12-23
The Ministry of Education has announced the schedule for the second phase of the third school term for the 2024Continue Reading
EC to submit non-compliant candidate list to Police
2024-12-22
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka is set to provide the Police with a list of candidates who have failedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka sets up Public Debt Management Office
2024-12-22
Sri Lanka is setting up a Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) which is expected to be fully operational by JanuaryContinue Reading
President’s Fund: RW says only one politician received over Rs. 1 mn in aid
2024-12-21
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has clarified in a statement that during his tenure from 2022 to September 2024 all privateContinue Reading
CID probes wrong title listed for Justice Minister on Parliament website
2024-12-21
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an inquiry into the listing of erroneous details in the title before JusticeContinue Reading
5,000-Bus shortage since 2018 : Bus owners demand tax relief
2024-12-21
Sri Lanka has faced a shortage of 5,000 buses since 2018, with the government yet to prioritize addressing the challengesContinue Reading
67,000 MT rice imported, Customs collect Rs. 4.3 bn in taxes
2024-12-21
The deadline for rice imports permitted by the government expired at midnight on Friday (Dec 20) with private importers bringingContinue Reading
D. V. Chanaka appointed SLPP National Convenor
2024-12-20
D. V. Chanaka has been appointed as the new National Convenor of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), while JohnstonContinue Reading
5 key insights from Sri Lanka’s 2023 Provincial GDP Report
2024-12-20
The Western Province retained its position as the largest contributor to Sri Lanka’s economy in 2023, accounting for 43.7% ofContinue Reading
Pro-Palestine protest opposite US Embassy
2024-12-20
A protest was staged opposite the United States Embassy in Colombo today, calling for the end of conflict in theContinue Reading
ETCA : FM says no agreement signed or implemented
2024-12-20
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath clarified that discussions on the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) with India are ongoing,Continue Reading
Probe ordered into Sabaragmuwa Uni students falling ill after vaccination
2024-12-18
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has directed authorities to investigate and submit a report regarding an incident where seven second-year studentsContinue Reading
President dismisses claims of potential bankruptcy in 2028
2024-12-18
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake refuted claims that Sri Lanka will face bankruptcy in 2028 when debt repayments resume. Addressing Parliament,Continue Reading
President reveals plan for parate execution
2024-12-18
The suspension of the parate execution law, which allows banks to auction collateral on defaulted loans, has been extended untilContinue Reading
PAYE reduction : President’s announcement
2024-12-18
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced in Parliament that the PAYE tax exemption limit has been increased from Rs. 100,000 toContinue Reading
Justice Minister challenges Ajith P. Perera to prove credentials
2024-12-17
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has challenged MP Ajith P. Perera to provide proof of his credentials as an Advocate (අධිනීතිඥ).Continue Reading