Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof Announces Plans to Leave Post
2026-05-17
Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof said he had previously informed President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of his desire to stepContinue Reading
ICC representatives meet President AKD amid SLC Reform talks
2026-05-17
ICC representatives currently in Sri Lanka, including Imran Khwaja and Devajit Sakia, met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo amidContinue Reading
Sri Lanka state bank reports Rs 656 million loss from remittance exchange rate error
2026-05-17
People’s Bank says an exchange rate error in one of its remittance systems resulted in certain customers receiving excess paymentsContinue Reading
AED 974,000 Payment Diversion, INR 22m Fraud: SriLankan Issues Clarification
2026-05-16
SriLankan Airlines has issued a clarification regarding two separate incidents involving fraudulent financial transactions linked to its operations in theContinue Reading
Vehicle importers warn of sharp price hikes after 50% surcharge
2026-05-16
The Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has cautioned that the Government’s newly‑imposed 50% surcharge on vehicle imports willContinue Reading
Sri Lanka imposes 50% surcharge on imported vehicles for three months
2026-05-16
The Ministry of Finance has announced a new tax measure imposing an additional 50 per cent levy on the existingContinue Reading
Adverse weather : One person injured in Ratnapura
2026-05-16
One person has been reported injured in the Ratnapura District due to the prevalent inclement weather in Sri Lanka, accordingContinue Reading
Rival student group claims govt-backed students behind Malwana occupation
2026-05-15
A group of students attached to the Inter-University Students’ Council (IUSC) continued occupying the controversial Malwana property on Thursday, insistingContinue Reading
Govt mulling discontinuation of odd-even fuel system; quota increase under review
2026-05-15
The government is considering discontinuing the current odd-even fuel distribution system and increasing fuel quotas as part of ongoing adjustmentsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Minister urges Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to ban bottom trawling
2026-05-15
Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar on Thursday (May 14) urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, to banContinue Reading
Sri Lanka marks new phase in digital payments with PayPal launch
2026-05-15
Sri Lanka’s banking sector marked a major step in digital payments today with the announcement of a nationwide PayPal launch,Continue Reading
Adverse Weather : Death toll increases to two in Sri Lanka
2026-05-15
The death toll due to adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka has increased to two, as of 06.00 am todayContinue Reading
Low-pressure area : Above 150mm of rain expected in some areas today
2026-05-15
The low-pressure area, located northeast of Sri Lanka, still persists, and the system is expected to move away from SriContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Belarus sign Air Services Agreement to boost connectivity
2026-05-14
Sri Lanka and Belarus have signed a bilateral Air Services Agreement aimed at enhancing air connectivity between the two countries. Continue Reading
Arresting ordinary people over tax filing errors? Sajith questions new proposed law
2026-05-14
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has criticised the Government’s proposed 185A clause, claiming it could unfairly criminalise ordinary citizens and smallContinue Reading
Immigration IT Controller arrested over Rs. 9.8M software fraud
2026-05-14
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested the Controller of Information Technology and Internal Control at the Department of ImmigrationContinue Reading
Severe Weather : 3,475 persons across 07 districts affected
2026-05-14
A total of 3,475 persons from 1,113 families across seven (07) districts have been severely affected due to the adverseContinue Reading
Namal demands equal accountability in $2.5M Treasury Diversion scandal
2026-05-14
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has insisted that the $2.5 million Treasury debt diversion scandal cannot beContinue Reading