Bahrain says Iranian drones targeted its territory
2026-06-27
Bahrain has accused Iran of launching a drone attack on its territory, describing the incident as a “serious violation” ofContinue Reading
VAT vs Digital Services Tax: Why the Difference Matters
2026-06-27
By Suresh R.I. Perera, Tax principal at KPMG Two taxes. One word. Very different animals. There is a growing tendencyContinue Reading
Donald Trump Avenue now in Hyderabad
2026-06-27
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, took to his TruthSocial network to thank India for naming a streetContinue Reading
Iran says it struck US-linked targets after American air raids
2026-06-27
The Foreign Ministry of Iran says it has launched strikes targeting U.S.-linked positions in response to recent American air strikesContinue Reading
Ex-intelligence chief Suresh Sallay admitted to cardiac unit at National Hospital
2026-06-27
Former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay has been admitted to the Cardiology Unit of theContinue Reading
US launches strikes on Iran after cargo ship attack in Strait of Hormuz
2026-06-27
The United States (US) launched strikes on Iranian military targets on Friday (26) after accusing Tehran of violating a ceasefireContinue Reading
Rs. 36 bn investment to modernise and expand Colombo sewerage network
2026-06-27
Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar says approximately Rs. 36 billion has been invested to upgrade and expand the city’s sewerageContinue Reading
China to open world’s first fully robot-serviced hotel in 2027
2026-06-27
China is set to open the world’s first fully robot-serviced hotel in early 2027. The hotel, located on the WestContinue Reading
Sajith calls for justice for victims of financial fraud
2026-06-27
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called on the government to ensure justice for victims of financial fraud, urging authorities toContinue Reading
Dengue cases increase to over 50,000
2026-06-27
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa says Sri Lanka has recorded more than 50,000 dengue cases so far this year, itContinue Reading
Applications called for evaluators for 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship exam scripts
2026-06-27
The Department of Examinations has called for applications from qualified teachers and education professionals to evaluate answer scripts for theContinue Reading
Veteran Tamil actor K Bhagyaraj dies at 73
2026-06-27
Veteran Tamil filmmaker, actor and screenwriter K Bhagyaraj died after suffering a heart attack in Chennai on Saturday. He wasContinue Reading
Vaping now linked to increased risk of vision impairment and blindness, study finds
2026-06-27
Transitioning from cigarettes to vapes — rather than quitting nicotine completely — is linked to a higher risk of developingContinue Reading
Court fines two Dambulla businesses Rs. 200,000 for overpricing Keeri Samba rice
2026-06-27
The Dambulla Magistrate’s Court has imposed fines totaling Rs. 200,000 on a wholesale trader and a retail shop after theyContinue Reading
Large haul of narcotics to be destroyed in Puttalam
2026-06-27
Sri Lanka Police have announced plans to destroy a large stock of narcotics seized in completed court cases at theContinue Reading
LAWASIA raises concerns over proposal to extend judges’ retirement age
2026-06-27
The Law Association for Asia and the Pacific (LAWASIA) has expressed concern over a proposed constitutional amendment to extend theContinue Reading
Cape Verde make World Cup History, set up Argentina knockout Clash
2026-06-27
Cape Verde have completed one of the biggest stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reaching the knockout stage forContinue Reading
Woman arrested over alleged Rs. 2 million overseas job scam
2026-06-27
A 41-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a job seeker of Rs. 2 million by promising employment overseas.Continue Reading