UAE says Iran targeted it with 4 missiles; fire erupts at oil facility
2026-05-04
The United Arab Emirates has said its air defences are engaging with missile attacks and incoming drones from Iran. TheContinue Reading
Below 118? What are Vijay’s options to become CM
2026-05-04
Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay is likely to become the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, with his party Tamilaga VettriContinue Reading
No increase: 20.5% VAT to replace VAT + SSCL for financial sector
2026-05-04
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera has sought to clarify confusion over a 20.5% Value Added TaxContinue Reading
Tamil Nadu election result 2026 Live
2026-05-04
06.15 pm Vijay wins both Perambur and Trichy Assembly seats Actor-turned-politician Vijay has won both Perambur and Trichy Assembly seatsContinue Reading
VAT reform Bill lists 11 key measures, including digital tax
2026-05-03
Sri Lanka has introduced a Bill to amend the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, proposing wide-ranging changes that will impactContinue Reading
Fresh WhatsApp screenshots reveal how Easter 2019 warnings unfolded
2026-05-03
Senior Journalist Uvindu Kurukalasuriya has shared screenshots of alleged WhatsApp messages from the SIS Director to the Defence Ministry Secretary,Continue Reading
Mahinda Rajapaksa, Piyankara Jayaratne summoned to CIABOC over Airbus deal probe
2026-05-03
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne have been summoned to appear before the Commission to Investigate AllegationsContinue Reading
Chinese Scam Centre Busted in Talangama; 37 Arrested
2026-05-03
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 37 foreign nationals, including one woman, in Talangama on suspicion of involvement in computer-related crimes.Continue Reading
Fuel prices increased in Sri Lanka
2026-05-02
Fuel prices have been increased with effect from midnight, according to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation. Revised prices are as follows:Continue Reading
Iran says war with US will ‘likely’ resume
2026-05-02
Iran’s armed forces have warned that a resumption of conflict with the United States and Israel is “likely”, claiming thereContinue Reading
Sajith Premadasa challenges govt to hold Provincial Council elections
2026-05-01
Sri Lanka’s Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has challenged the government to hold Provincial Council elections, stating that the people mustContinue Reading
President’s May Day message: Working people are driving force of Sri Lanka’s progress
2026-05-01
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s May Day message: —————————————————————————- The working people of Sri Lanka mark this year’s May Day atContinue Reading
CoPF meeting with Treasury Secretary: “10 transactions worth USD 2.5 mn stolen”
2026-04-30
Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF), Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva, says officials have informed the committeeContinue Reading
Interdicted official in $2.5M treasury hack probe dies; Police suspect suicide
2026-04-30
An Assistant Director attached to the External Resources Department of Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry, who had been interdicted over theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka improves to 134th in 2026 World Press Freedom Index
2026-04-30
Sri Lanka has climbed five places in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, ranking 134th out of 180 countries withContinue Reading
Smoking ban for people born after 2010 in Sri Lanka : New proposal
2026-04-30
A proposal to make all children born after 2010 a tobacco-free generation has been formally handed over to the MinisterContinue Reading
Treasury Secretary to appear before COPF at 1:00 pm today – reports
2026-04-30
Secretary to the Ministry of Finance and the Treasury, Harshana Suriyapperuma, will appear before the Parliamentary Committee on Public FinanceContinue Reading
Special traffic and security plan for May Day rallies across Sri Lanka
2026-04-30
Sri Lanka Police have announced that a special traffic plan and security arrangements will be in place for May DayContinue Reading
