GCE A/L exam timetable: Minor changes alert
2024-01-03
The Department of Examinations has announced minor changes to the timetable of the 2023 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination. Commissioner GeneralContinue Reading
Minister urges public to adhere to health practices imposed during the Covid pandemic
2024-01-03
Minister of Health Ramesh Pathirana has assured that the Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the situation concerning the emergenceContinue Reading
CEB strike : Leave of CEB employees cancelled
2024-01-03
The leave of all Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) employees has been cancelled until further notice. The announcement was made viaContinue Reading
Tax Identification Number & Income Tax : Clarification from Govt
2024-01-02
President’s office has issued the following clarification regarding the Tax Identification Number registration. According to the Finance Ministry a TaxContinue Reading
99 Highlights of Sri Lanka in 2023!
2024-01-02
NewsWire’s magazine recaps the year’s top 99 moments! Take a quick tour of the key events that shaped Sri LankaContinue Reading
Economy: ‘Challenging decisions must be made for the greater good”
2024-01-01
President Ranil Wickremesinghe underscored that decisive actions would lead Sri Lanka to rapid economic growth this year. Despite facing criticismContinue Reading
First crossover of 2024 : SLFP MP Shan Wijayalal joins SJB
2024-01-01
The first crossover of 2024 has been reported, with Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) MP Shan Wijayalal de Silva joiningContinue Reading
VAT increase: New fuel prices announced
2024-01-01
Fuel prices have been revised with effect from 5.00 am today (Jan 01). The revised prices are as follows; PetrolContinue Reading
Mother & three children found dead in Malabe
2023-12-31
The police have reported the discovery of the lifeless bodies of a 35-year-old woman and her three children in aContinue Reading
31st night & New year celebrations in Colombo : SL Tourism events plan
2023-12-30
Statement from Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau The City of Colombo gears up to welcome 2024 with enthusiasm and festiveContinue Reading
December tourists arrival pass 200,000 : Highest monthly total in 4 years
2023-12-30
In a tourism triumph, December marked a historic milestone as tourist arrivals soared past 200,000, the highest monthly arrival inContinue Reading
VAT increase : How it’s affecting Phone & Data charges
2023-12-30
Due to the increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) from 15% to 18% announced by the government, Taxes applicable onContinue Reading
Earthquake in Indian Ocean : Notice from Met Department
2023-12-30
UPDATE: There is no tsunami threat to Sri Lanka at present with the effect of above Earthquake. Therefore, the coastalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka preliminary ODI & T20I squads announced
2023-12-30
Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the following preliminary squads selected by the Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee, focusing onContinue Reading
All annual Govt-approved payments settled within the year for first time in 25 years
2023-12-30
The Ministry of Finance has announced that, in accordance with the 2023 budget provisions approved by Parliament, the Treasury hasContinue Reading
Vat increase : Officials explain what will happen ?
2023-12-29
The government is actively implementing measures to mitigate the effects of the VAT amendment It is imperative to clarify thatContinue Reading
Four earthquakes off Maldives, no threat to SL
2023-12-29
On Friday morning, four earthquakes occurred along the Carlsberg Ridge in the Indian Ocean, near the Maldives. The Senior SeismologistContinue Reading
Notice for parents with Children born between April 2023 to July 2023
2023-12-29
In response to the escalating global measles threat, Sri Lanka’s Health Promotion Bureau issues a critical announcement targeting parents andContinue Reading
