Flying taxis tested in Colombo ahead of official demonstration
2026-11-08
Passenger drones are currently undergoing test flights at Colombo Port City ahead of an official demonstration scheduled for November 11.Continue Reading
President says terrorism and organised crime Bills will not be passed without public consultation
2026-11-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the government will not proceed with the passage of the proposed Protection ofContinue Reading
President announces further PAYE tax relief in upcoming Budget
2026-11-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the government plans to provide further relief on Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax in theContinue Reading
Colombo flooding: Special discussion underway to identify immediate solutions
2026-11-07
A special discussion is underway involving Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar and representatives of key government institutions to identify immediateContinue Reading
Online examination certificate application service unavailable on November 7 and 8
2026-11-06
By Newswire Editorial The Department of Examinations has announced that its online certificate application service will be temporarily unavailable onContinue Reading
Special security arrangements announced for 2027 Budget presentation in Parliament
2026-11-06
By Newswire Editorial Special security arrangements will be implemented at the Sri Lankan Parliament ahead of the presentation of theContinue Reading
Sajith accuses Govt of interfering in no-confidence motion against Speaker
2026-11-06
By Newswire Editorial Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the government of improperly interfering in the legislature by pressuring theContinue Reading
Speaker rejects five privilege issues raised by Opposition MPs
2026-11-06
By Newswire Editorial Deputy Speaker Rizvi Saleh informed Parliament today (06) that five requests to raise questions of parliamentary privilege,Continue Reading
‘Shadow state’ operating within Sri Lanka: 11 key points from President AKD’s speech
2026-11-05
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has warned that a powerful “shadow state” has emerged within Sri Lanka, with drug traffickers andContinue Reading
Security officer killed in terrorist attack outside Sri Lankan Embassy in Jordan
2026-11-05
A Jordanian security officer has been killed in an attack outside the Sri Lankan Embassy in Amman, with authorities classifyingContinue Reading
Govt ready to reduce 72-hour detention period to 48 hours under Organised Crimes Bill: President
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government is prepared to reduce the proposed 72-hour detention period toContinue Reading
Police withdraw request for public assistance to arrest suspect following Court of Appeal order
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial Sri Lanka Police have requested media institutions to stop publishing an earlier notice seeking public assistanceContinue Reading
Major change to TIN rules announced in Sri Lanka
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial The Inland Revenue Department has announced that the implementation of the compulsory submission of Taxpayer Identification NumbersContinue Reading
No electricity tariff increase required for final quarter of 2026: NSO
2026-11-05
The National System Operator (NSO) has stated that an increase in electricity tariffs is not required for the October toContinue Reading
“3 new taxes, 7 tax hikes”: Ajith P. Perera challenges President
2026-11-04
Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera has accused President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of misleading the public by claiming that his governmentContinue Reading
TIN certificate not required to open bank accounts or renew vehicle revenue licences: Finance Ministry
2026-11-04
The Ministry of Finance has clarified that individuals can open new bank accounts and renew motor vehicle revenue licences evenContinue Reading
November fuel price hike narrows diesel pricing gap, widens petrol gap: report
2026-11-04
Sri Lanka’s November fuel price revision has narrowed the gap between the market price and the cost-recovery formula price ofContinue Reading
Sajith says over 30, not 17, tuskers at risk in Sri Lanka
2026-11-04
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says more than 30 tuskers are currently at risk in Sri Lanka, disputing the Environment Minister’sContinue Reading
