What’s in New Tax Amendments? Key Highlights from KPMG
2026-06-08
Sri Lanka has enacted the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act No. 11 of 2026, introducing higher capital gains tax rates, expandedContinue Reading
Iran halts strikes on Israel but issues Lebanon warning
2026-06-08
Iran said it has suspended military operations against Israel but warned it would resume them if strikes continue, including inContinue Reading
Tense scenes as Police dismantle opposition’s satyagraha structure in support of Suresh Sallay
2026-06-08
Police have removed the tent erected for the satyagraha organized by opposition groups in front of the Fort Railway StationContinue Reading
‘A letter to you, from the Ocean’ – CEA marks Oceans Day 2026
2026-06-08
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has marked World Oceans Day 2026 with a powerful awareness campaign titled “A Letter toContinue Reading
SJB launches new Civil society movement to fight Authoritarianism
2026-06-08
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has announced the launch of a new civil society initiative to resist what he described asContinue Reading
CID informs court Suresh Sallay hospitalised after health deterioration
2026-06-08
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that former Director of the State Intelligence Service,Continue Reading
Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus directs authorities on Anuradhapura child abuse case
2026-06-08
The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus has instructed relevant authorities to ensure that all ongoing investigations into the Anuradhapura child abuse caseContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Mango varieties take centre stage in Bahrain
2026-06-08
Sri Lankan mangoes took centre stage at Bahrain’s vibrant Mango festivals this May and June, featured prominently by two ofContinue Reading
Three‑day National Dengue Mosquito Eradication Drive begins
2026-06-08
A three‑day national dengue mosquito eradication programme commenced today (08) across Sri Lanka, with the official launch held at theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka records highest‑ever tourist arrivals in May
2026-06-08
Sri Lanka’s tourism has marked a historic achievement, with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reporting 145,745 international visitorsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit returns in October for 26th edition
2026-06-08
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has announced that the 26th edition of the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit willContinue Reading
Millionaire on Paper: Fake US$700,000 Found in Sri Lanka
2026-06-08
A 53-year-old Sri Lankan woman has been arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) after police seized 60 bundlesContinue Reading
Waiting for a Number Plate? Here’s the Latest Update
2026-06-08
Vehicle number plate printing in Sri Lanka officially resumed today after being suspended for more than a year. The processContinue Reading
Tragedy on roads: Schoolboy among six fatalities reported in a day
2026-06-08
Six people, including an 11-year-old schoolboy and an 82-year-old woman, were killed in separate road accidents reported across Sri LankaContinue Reading
New Electric Vehicle Fleet Introduced at Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
2026-06-08
The Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens has received 10 new electric vehicles aimed at enhancing the visitor experience and further promotingContinue Reading
Received This Message? Police Say It’s a Scam
2026-06-08
The Sri Lanka Police have warned the public about a fraudulent message circulating on mobile phones and social media claimingContinue Reading
Sri Lankan delegation joins US forum on Indian Ocean ports and supply chains
2026-06-08
A high‑level Sri Lankan delegation participated in the U.S. Forum on Indian Ocean Ports and Supply Chains in Washington, D.C.,Continue Reading
Satyagraha launched against detention of Ex‑Intelligence Chief Suresh Sallay
2026-06-08
Several opposition political parties began a satyagraha in Colombo on Monday (08), protesting what they describe as inhumane harassment againstContinue Reading