WATCH : Driver arrested for Wrong-Way Journey on Southern Expressway
2024-12-18
A man was arrested near the Welipenna service area on the Southern Expressway after driving a vehicle in the wrongContinue 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
Allowance for students : Supplementary Estimate passed
2024-12-18
Supplementary Estimate to provide allowance for school children passed in Parliament without a vote today (18). The relevant debateContinue Reading
GCE O/L exam 2024 : Dates announced
2024-12-18
The Department of Examinations announced this afternoon (18) that the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination will be held in March. ExaminationsContinue Reading
Israeli Soldier wanted for War Crimes located in Colombo: NGO urges Sri Lanka to act
2024-12-18
The Hind Rajab Foundation has identified Gal Ferenbook, an Israeli soldier accused of war crimes, residing in Colombo. The FoundationContinue 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
Sri Lanka T20I squad for New Zealand tour announced
2024-12-18
Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024 The following 16-member national men’s squad has been selected by the Sri LankaContinue Reading
Probe ordered into Sabaragmuwa Uni students falling ill after vaccination
2024-12-18
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has directed authorities to investigate and submit a report regarding an incident where seven second-year studentsContinue Reading
Namal challenges Minister over Law exam allegations
2024-12-18
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has requested the government to conduct a probe if there is aContinue Reading
Justice Minister and Ajith P. Perera clash over legal titles
2024-12-18
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara and Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera clashed in Parliament today over their respective designations as legalContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-12-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (Dec 18), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading
President dismisses claims of potential bankruptcy in 2028
2024-12-18
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake refuted claims that Sri Lanka will face bankruptcy in 2028 when debt repayments resume. Addressing Parliament,Continue 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
President reveals plan for parate execution
2024-12-18
The suspension of the parate execution law, which allows banks to auction collateral on defaulted loans, has been extended untilContinue Reading
Court orders arrest of doctor over abortion claims
2024-12-18
Colombo Additional Magistrate Pavithra Sanjeewani Pathiraja has ordered the arrest of a doctor accused of performing an illegal abortion atContinue Reading
Sajith responds to Govt challenge, presents academic certificates
2024-12-18
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today presented all his academic certificates, following a request by Government Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa inContinue 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
Grade 5 scholarship exam paper leak : New SC order
2024-12-18
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to submit a detailed report on theContinue Reading