WATCH: Special Statement on Dollar earning Tax
2025-02-26
Minister of Labour and Economic Development Anil Jayantha clarified the implementation of the new 15% tax on service exports, statingContinue Reading
One dead, two injured in Grandpass clash
2025-02-26
One person has died, and two others have been injured and hospitalized following a clash between two groups in Kambikotuwa,Continue Reading
“IMF restrictions” Deputy Minister Chathuranga explains Tax on Dollar earnings
2025-02-26
Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Chathuranga Abeysinghe defended the government’s tax policy, citing restrictions imposed by IMF agreements, whichContinue Reading
Dilith slams 15% dollar tax, warns it promotes Undiyal
2025-02-26
MP Dilith Jayaweera has criticized the new 15% services export tax, stating that it discourages creative entrepreneurship and could driveContinue Reading
2013 Airbus deal : Namal leaves CID after statement
2025-02-26
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has left the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) after recording a statement forContinue Reading
Amendments to Personal Income Tax : Update on tax thresholds
2025-02-26
The Inland Revenue Staff Association says the personal income tax proposal in the 2025 Budget shows the government’s aim toContinue Reading
Shooting incident in Minuwangoda: One Injured
2025-02-26
A 36-year-old man has been injured in a shooting reported in Minnuwangoda today. Police Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manatunga said thatContinue Reading
Court order against Facebook statements of two senior journalists
2025-02-26
The Colombo High Court has issued an order to present a report regarding the Facebook posts of senior Sri LankanContinue Reading
FM Vijitha addresses UNHRC: What did He Say?
2025-02-25
Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, delivered a statement at the High-Level Segment of the 58th RegularContinue Reading
Budget 2025: Who Voted for What? One Opposition MP backs Bill
2025-02-25
The Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2025 was passed in Parliament today (25) by a majorityContinue Reading
Govt says Ranil has a duty to bring back Arjuna Mahendran
2025-02-25
The government has taken all necessary measures to bring back former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran to stand trial overContinue Reading
Sajith questions Govt move to increase Electricity bill
2025-02-25
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has raised concerns over the government’s move to increase electricity tariffs despite its previous promise toContinue Reading
Freelancers, individuals to pay 15% Dollar tax?
2025-02-25
The government’s 2025 budget outlines a 15 per cent services export tax for individuals in Sri Lanka who provide servicesContinue Reading
Electricity tariffs : Possibility of price hike
2025-02-25
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody says there is a possibility for electricity tariffs to increase in the future. Addressing theContinue Reading
Gnanasara Thera granted bail after appeal
2025-02-25
Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera who was issued a 09 months simple imprisonment, hasContinue Reading
FM Vijitha to address UNHRC tomorrow in Geneva
2025-02-25
Note from Vijitha Herath, Foreign Minister Attending the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva,Continue Reading
Passports : Minister reveals new target
2025-02-24
During the first meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs of the Tenth Parliament heldContinue Reading
WATCH : Visually impaired MP uses Braille for Landmark Parliamentary Motion
2025-02-24
Government parliamentarian Sugath Wasantha D. Perera made history today by presenting a motion to adjourn the sitting of parliament usingContinue Reading
