No final deal with US, no changes to vehicle import policy : President
2025-08-07
No agreement has been finalized on the proposals submitted by the United States, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said. “There isContinue Reading
PTA & Online Safety Act: President reveals Govt position
2025-08-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed the government’s commitment to upholding human rights, stating that key legal reforms and accountability measuresContinue Reading
200 major tax evaders identified : President
2025-08-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament that local investments have increased by 18% compared to last year, with indicators suggestingContinue Reading
President slams Harsha & Kabir in Parliament
2025-08-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today strongly criticized SJB MP Harsha de Silva in Parliament, rejecting claims that Sri Lanka wouldContinue Reading
Vehicle imports : President gives major assurance
2025-08-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today reaffirmed that vehicle imports will continue without disruption and no tax hikes are planned. “There’sContinue Reading
Bill to repeal ex-presidents’ privileges tabled in Parliament
2025-08-07
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara presented the Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill to Parliament, seeking to revoke the Presidents’ Entitlements Act, No.Continue Reading
WATCH : President makes special statement on Economy
2025-08-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament to make a special statement on the country’s economy.
Decline in birth rate noted in review of Family Health Services : Minister
2025-08-07
Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has confirmed a decline in birth rates in Sri Lanka, stating that current demographic trends mayContinue Reading
Parliament : Key debates set for August including Gambling Bill
2025-08-07
Parliament will meet from August 19 to 22, with the Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill among several key items scheduled forContinue Reading
Man arrested with 550g of Heroin in Seeduwa
2025-08-07
A 36-year-old man from Ganemulla was arrested on Wednesday, August 6, in Seeduwa with 550 grams of heroin in hisContinue Reading
Ghana: Two ministers among eight killed in helicopter crash
2025-08-07
Ghana’s Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed were among the eight people killed in aContinue Reading
Army Intelligence tip leads to drug bust in Kiribathgoda
2025-08-07
A joint operation based on intelligence received by the Sri Lanka Army Intelligence Unit led to the arrest of twoContinue Reading
Trump plans 100% tariffs on chips but spares companies ‘building in US’
2025-08-07
Donald Trump said he would impose a 100% tariff on foreign computer chips, likely raising the cost of electronics, autos,Continue Reading
Attorney-at-Law removed from office for tampering with case record
2025-08-07
The Supreme Court has ordered the removal of an Attorney-at-Law from office after he was found guilty of having tamperedContinue Reading
22% of schoolchildren feel lonely, survey reveals
2025-08-07
The Ministry of Health reports that schoolchildren are currently experiencing certain forms of psychological distress due to various societal factors.Continue Reading
Ex-SDIG Priyantha Jayakody released on bail
2025-08-07
Kandy Magistrate Srinath Wijesekera yesterday (06 Aug) ordered the release on bail of retired Senior Deputy Inspector General of PoliceContinue Reading
Rain expected in some provinces today
2025-08-07
A few showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today, accordingContinue Reading
From India with Kush: High Hopes Crash at BIA
2025-08-07
Three Indian nationals, including two women, have been arrested with Kush drugs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morningContinue Reading