Cabinet nod for Navy to lead maritime security operations
2025-07-08
The Cabinet granted approval for the Sri Lanka Navy to conduct maritime security operations under the supervision of the MinistryContinue Reading
First institution under the Industries Ministry goes digital
2025-07-08
BCC Lanka Limited, operating under the Ministry of Industries and Enterprise Development, has officially transitioned from its long-standing manual system,Continue Reading
Govt to complete 145 large-scale development projects in 2025
2025-07-08
The government has implemented 205 large-scale development projects, including 21 new projects. Accordingly, the government expects to complete 145 projectsContinue Reading
Illegal vehicle registration : Ex-Motor Chief granted bail
2025-07-08
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today granted bail to three individuals, including former Commissioner General of the Department of Motor Traffic,Continue Reading
Cabinet committee to probe irregularities at Central Cultural Fund
2025-07-08
Cabinet approval has been granted for the appointment of a three-member committee to examine irregularities reported at the Central CulturalContinue 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
Agreement signed for new residential development in Bambalapitiya
2025-07-08
The Blue Ocean Group has inked a USD 3.38 million project with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI)Continue Reading
SJB forms Deraniyagala Pradeshiya Sabha
2025-07-08
The opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has established power in the Deraniyagala Pradeshiya Sabha. SJB candidate Indika Prasad Ranasinghe wasContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-07-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (08 July), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
Industry groups call to regulate low quality non-tax-paying Temu-Ali Express imports
2025-07-08
Local industry groups are urging comprehensive reform of Sri Lanka’s cross-border e-commerce framework, warning that policy gaps and Customs loopholesContinue Reading
Public complaints : Special Police hotlines announced
2025-07-08
The Sri Lanka Police has announced special hotlines and emails for the public to file complaints regarding various incidents, includingContinue 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
Enforced disappearances : CID takes over Lalith-Kugan probe
2025-07-08
The investigation into the disappearances of Lalith Weeraraj and Kugan Muruganandan has been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department,Continue Reading
Tamil Nadu CM inaugurates 700 new housing units for Sri Lankan Tamils
2025-07-08
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday inaugurated 729 newly built houses, constructed for Rs 38.76 crore, in SriContinue Reading
Medical fraud : Specialist neurosurgeon further remanded
2025-07-08
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has further remanded until 15 July, Dr. Maheshi Wijeratne, a specialist neurosurgeon at Sri JayewardenepuraContinue Reading
Sri Lanka and Belgium Ports deepen ties through fact-finding visit
2025-07-08
The Sri Lanka Embassy in Belgium, together with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges International (PoABI) in Belgium, organized a two-day fact-findingContinue Reading
Trincomalee foreigner assault : One suspect arrested
2025-07-08
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arun Hemachandra, has condemned the recent assault of a group of foreign tourists in Trincomalee,Continue 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
