What’s in New Tax Amendments? Key Highlights from KPMG
2026-06-08
Sri Lanka has enacted the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act No. 11 of 2026, introducing higher capital gains tax rates, expandedContinue Reading
Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus directs authorities on Anuradhapura child abuse case
2026-06-08
The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus has instructed relevant authorities to ensure that all ongoing investigations into the Anuradhapura child abuse caseContinue Reading
Satyagraha launched against detention of Ex‑Intelligence Chief Suresh Sallay
2026-06-08
Several opposition political parties began a satyagraha in Colombo on Monday (08), protesting what they describe as inhumane harassment againstContinue Reading
No significant drop in vehicle imports despite surcharge: Customs
2026-06-08
Sri Lanka Customs says vehicle imports have not declined significantly despite the surcharge imposed earlier this year, with imported vehiclesContinue Reading
Powerful 7.8 earthquake hits Philippines, triggers tsunami alerts across Asia
2026-06-08
A powerful earthquake has struck the Philippines, destroying buildings and triggering tsunami alerts across Asia. The magnitude 7.8 quake struckContinue Reading
Govt resumes 25 stalled health projects; Rs. 76 bn needed for completion
2026-06-07
The Government has launched a programme to restart and complete 25 major health sector construction projects that were abandoned midway,Continue Reading
Sallay begins hunger strike in custody, alleges mistreatment
2026-06-06
Former MP Udaya Gammanpila today alleged that former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director and retired Major General Suresh Sallay hasContinue Reading
Two more suspects arrested over fatal Meegoda accident
2026-06-06
Police have arrested two more suspects who were wanted in connection with the fatal road accident in Meegoda. The suspectsContinue Reading
Slight increase in Sri Lankan official reserve assets
2026-06-06
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increased by 1.6% in May 2026, reaching USD 6.873 billion, according to the latest dataContinue Reading
Chartered Institute of Media Professionals Bill gazetted
2026-06-05
The Government has gazetted the Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka Bill, seeking to establish a professional bodyContinue Reading
From Cricketer to global spear thrower: The rise of Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga
2026-06-05
By any measure, 92.62 metres is a long distance in javelin. For Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, it was the throw thatContinue Reading
300 MW of renewable energy projects underway, deputy minister outlines plans
2026-06-05
Deputy Minister of Energy Arkam Ilyas says Sri Lanka cannot rely on battery storage alone for its energy transition, stressingContinue Reading
Death toll in Anguruwatota elders’ home fire increases to 13
2026-06-05
The death toll in the fire that broke out at an elders’ home in Batagoda, Anguruwatota, this week has increasedContinue Reading
Police issue clarification over LTTE song arrest and social media claims
2026-06-05
Sri Lanka Police have issued a clarification regarding misleading reports circulating on social media in connection with the arrest ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage reaches Asia’s All-Time No. 2 with Record Throw
2026-06-04
Sri Lanka’s 23-year-old Rumesh Pathirage etched his name into athletics history by becoming Asia’s second-best javelin thrower of all timeContinue Reading
Sri Lanka urges restraint as Kuwait Airport Attack injures 3 Citizens
2026-06-04
Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern over the recent attack on civilian infrastructure at Kuwait International Airport, which resulted inContinue Reading
Ceylon Chamber urges Govt to engage US over proposed 12.5% labour tariff
2026-06-04
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has expressed concern over the United States’ announcement of new labour-related tariffs, including a proposedContinue Reading
SLCERT warns of AI‑generated fraud videos featuring President and PM
2026-06-04
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has warned the public of fake AI‑generated videos circulating online featuring PresidentContinue Reading
