13 deaths in accidents in last 24hrs
2024-12-22
In the past 24 hours, 13 individuals, including two youths, have lost their lives in road accidents reported in severalContinue Reading
AKD’s India visit : “Classic diplomatic deal-making”
2024-12-22
The visit of Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to India this week — his first trip overseas since becomingContinue Reading
Fitch Upgrades Sri Lanka to ‘CCC+’
2024-12-21
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CCC+’, from ‘RD’ (Restricted Default). Fitch typicallyContinue Reading
President AKD confirms 2025 Elections during visit to Kandy
2024-12-20
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced today (20) that the Local Government elections would be held before the Sinhala and TamilContinue Reading
Relief measures to assist affected Small and Medium Enterprises : CBSL notice
2024-12-20
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka issued a Circular to Licensed Banks on 19.12.2024, highlighting relief measures to be providedContinue Reading
President’s Fund : Dayasiri gives clarification
2024-12-20
Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekera has called out Government Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa for claiming that he was among politicians who hadContinue Reading
Australia court ruling : “Himalee not wrong” – FM Vijitha
2024-12-20
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says Sri Lanka’s former Deputy High Commissioner to Australia Himalee Arunatilaka has not engaged in anyContinue Reading
Presidential pardon granted by Maithri : Royal Park murderer missing
2024-12-20
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has been informed that investigations are underway to locate Jude Shramantha Jayamaha, who wasContinue Reading
Gun licence: Only One firearm per person for personal protection
2024-12-20
Press release : Ministry of Defence Temporarily recall of firearms and ammunition provided to civilians for personal protection The MinistryContinue Reading
Verdict postponed as Court issues arrest warrant for Gnanasara Thera
2024-12-19
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) Secretary Ven. Galagoda AththeContinue Reading
Sri Lankan jailed for 37 years in Australia
2024-12-19
A remorseless killer who fatally attacked his wife with a hatchet in front of their children has been jailed forContinue Reading
Vehicle imports phase 1 : Gazette issued
2024-12-18
A gazette notification has been issued specifying the types of vehicles permitted for import under the first category, effective fromContinue Reading
Economy & Taxes : 5 key points from President’s speech
2024-12-18
Will Ensure that the 2022-23 Crisis Never Recurs in Our Country President says addressing Parliament “Yesterday, we engaged in aContinue Reading
Allowing Private vehicle imports : President makes big statement
2024-12-18
The importing of private vehicles will commence from 01 February 2025, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced today. Addressing the Parliament,Continue 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
President AKD speaks about Adani Group projects in SL
2024-12-18
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said his government is not concerned with Adani Group’s dealings with other countries,Continue Reading
Weather Alert : Three updates for Wednesday
2024-12-18
The low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal is currently located east of Sri Lanka and is expected toContinue Reading
Brand new vehicles imported for Tourism Sector arrive
2024-12-17
The first batch of brand-new vehicles for Tourism Sector has been successfully imported to Sri Lanka following government approval, markingContinue Reading