922 Station Masters fail to report to duty despite Govt’s ultimatum
2024-07-10
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) has announced the continuation of its trade union action, following a tenseContinue Reading
Train strike : Passenger dies after falling off from overcrowded Train
2024-07-10
A passenger tragically died after falling off a moving train near the Bemmulla station, located between Gampaha and Veyangoda. TheContinue Reading
Ownership of 130 homes across 31 Apartment Complexes in Colombo granted
2024-07-10
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, reflecting on the destruction of his home by fire two years ago, emphasized the importance of havingContinue Reading
President’s tenure : Cabinet approval to amend Constitution
2024-07-10
Cabinet approval has been granted for the amendment of the Constitution of Sri Lanka to substitute the clause related toContinue Reading
Japan agrees to resume BIA extension project – Minister
2024-07-10
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has agreed to resume the 2nd terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) extensionContinue Reading
Station Masters’ strike : Several trains cancelled today
2024-07-10
Several train services have been cancelled today, while limited trains are in operation due to a strike action launched byContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Telecommunications (Amendment) Bill passed
2024-07-09
Sri Lanka Telecommunications (Amendment) Bill was passed without a vote in Parliament today (09) with amendments. Following the debate onContinue Reading
Strike action : President rewards non-striking staff
2024-07-09
President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s proposal for a special pay increment to non-executive government officials who reported for duty on Monday (JulyContinue Reading
Govt to Tax 14 sectors previously untaxed
2024-07-09
The government has chosen to tax fourteen (14) sectors which were previously untaxed, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya announced. Continue Reading
State sector affected by major strike
2024-07-09
Public Service Trade Unions have warned that if the authorities fail to address their demands within today they will conveneContinue Reading
ITAK’s Shanmugam Kugathasan sworn-in as MP
2024-07-09
Shanmugam Kugathasan of the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) took oaths as a Member of Parliament today. Shanmugam Kugathasan wasContinue Reading
Overseas mastermind suspected in Club Wasantha murder – Police
2024-07-08
Sri Lankan businessman Surendra Wasantha Perera, also known as “Club Wasantha,” was shot dead alongside another person in what policeContinue Reading
21% VAT hike? : Update from Treasury on strike demand
2024-07-08
The Value Added Tax (VAT) will require to be increased from the current 18% to 20-21% if the striking publicContinue Reading
Dismissed : Petition filed requesting to postpone Presidential Election rejected
2024-07-08
The petition filed by businessman C.D. Lenawa preventing the calling of a Presidential election has been dismissed by the SupremeContinue Reading
Club Wasantha shot dead in Athurugiriya
2024-07-08
Two persons were reported dead and four others injured in a shooting incident at Oruwila, Athurugiriya this morning. According toContinue Reading
President’s term is 5 years – Acting AG’s opinion
2024-07-08
The Acting Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka that as per the current Constitution, the President’sContinue Reading
President slams human rights lawyers for defending drug traffickers
2024-07-07
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that some individuals are attempting to disrupt the country’s economic progress. He announced that despite theContinue Reading
Cricket: Jayasuriya takes interim helm, Sanga recommends key batting sessions
2024-07-07
In a notable development, Sanath Jayasuriya has been named the interim head coach of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), taking theContinue Reading
