Sri Lanka among top summer destinations for UAE travellers – New Emirates report
2025-07-09
Sri Lanka is among the top destinations for UAE residents to travel this summer, according to new data released byContinue Reading
Sri Lankan student detained for 9 months under PTA over anti-Israel video – BBC
2025-07-08
A 21-year-old student, Mohamed Rifai Mohamed Suhail, has been detained for nearly nine months under Sri Lanka’s Prevention of TerrorismContinue Reading
President pushes for Tax Reform through Digitalisation of IRD
2025-07-08
President Anura Kumara Disanayake today (08) emphasised the critical need to strengthen and digitalise the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) toContinue Reading
Harsha slams suspension of cross-border LC vehicle import clearance
2025-07-08
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Harsha de Silva slammed the government for its recent decision to suspend the clearance of vehiclesContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to implement property tax in 2027? What does the IMF document say?
2025-07-08
The Sri Lankan government plans to introduce a nationwide property tax by the first half of 2027, as part ofContinue Reading
Vehicle imports : Govt warns public of false news
2025-07-08
Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Anil Jayantha Fernando, says news reports claiming that the Treasury has issued a red alertContinue Reading
Easter investigation : President reveals challenges within own Govt institutions
2025-07-08
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assured that every possible step will be taken to ensure justice for the victims ofContinue Reading
Trump reveals new tax rate for 14 countries
2025-07-08
On Monday, Trump shared letters addressing leaders of 14 countries on social media, informing them of his latest tariff plans,Continue Reading
Alarming data revealed on accidental deaths in Sri Lanka
2025-07-07
The 10th National Injury Prevention Week officially commenced today, with the Ministry of Health revealing alarming statistics about the impactContinue Reading
IRD Deputy Commissioner arrested over Rs. 50,000 bribe
2025-07-07
A Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Inland Revenue (IRD) has been arrested by the Bribery Commission for soliciting aContinue Reading
Govt puts luxury SUVs, utility vehicles up for tender
2025-07-07
The Ministry of Energy has announced a public tender for the sale of 14 luxury and decommissioned vehicles currently ownedContinue Reading
Parliament denies misuse allegations against Speaker
2025-07-07
The Parliament of Sri Lanka has issued a statement refuting allegations against Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne, accusing him of misusing stateContinue Reading
Trump says countries aligning with BRICS policies will face additional 10% tariff
2025-07-07
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that an additional 10% tariff will be charged to countries “aligning themselves with the anti-AmericanContinue Reading
Presidential appointment ? Youth climbs traffic post, gets Arrested instead
2025-07-06
A 23-year-old man from Welikanda was arrested by Fort Police after climbing a road traffic post near the Presidential SecretariatContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s New 18% VAT for Non-Resident Digital Services: What You Need to Know
2025-07-06
New VAT Compliance Framework for Non-Resident Digital Service Providers in Sri Lanka – Effective October 1, 2025 By Suresh RContinue Reading
New launch : Major announcement from Elon Musk
2025-07-06
Billionaire Elon Musk has followed through on his pledge to create a new political party in the United States afterContinue Reading
Local students can apply again: KDU U-turn on MBBS Entry
2025-07-06
The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) has reopened applications for its Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of SurgeryContinue Reading
Police slams Irresponsible Media Coverage of Seatbelt Regulations
2025-07-05
The Sri Lanka Police have denied recent media reports suggesting that a new law has been introduced mandating seatbelt useContinue Reading
