Opposition to submit NCM against Deputy Defence Minister
2025-08-07
The Opposition has decided to submit to Parliament a No-Confidence Motion against Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara, citing seriousContinue Reading
China’s EXIM Bank agrees on new loan for Mirigama-Kadawatha expressway – President
2025-08-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says China’s Export–Import Bank (EXIM) has agreed to provide a new concessionary loan in Chinese YuanContinue Reading
Sajith questions Govt on Tax issues related to vehicle imports
2025-08-07
Raising concerns in Parliament regarding the tax complications arising during vehicle imports, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that the taxContinue Reading
CID complaint filed over social media posts targeting President
2025-08-07
A complaint has been filed with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding social media posts linking President Anura Kumara DissanayakeContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-08-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly changed against the US Dollar today (07 Aug), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
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