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
Sri Lanka’s Q3 2024 GDP grows by 5.5%
2024-12-17
The Department of Census and Statistics has reported a year-on-year GDP growth rate of 5.5% for the third quarter ofContinue Reading
Ranil commends AKD’s stance on ETCA and Trinco development
2024-12-17
Former President Ranil Wickremsinghe has commended President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his government’s decision to move forward with certain developmentsContinue Reading
Biomedical Engineer indicted over operating room lamp purchase
2024-12-17
Indictments were filed today (17) before the Colombo High Court against a biomedical engineer of the Health Ministry’s Biomedical EngineeringContinue Reading
Sajith Premadasa to present academic certificates in Parliament
2024-12-17
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that he will present all his educational certificates in Parliament tomorrow. “Not just the degreeContinue Reading
“I am not a specialist doctor” Deputy Speaker clarifies
2024-12-17
Deputy Speaker Rizvie Salih addressing Parliament said that he is not a specialist doctor and never used the title inContinue Reading
PM blames media for trying create diplomatic issues with China
2024-12-17
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya accused opposition groups of attempting to create diplomatic incidents and engage in acts of sabotage. BriefingContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-12-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Dec 17), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading