Oman plans Income Tax on Top Earners in a First for Gulf States
2025-06-26
Oman has announced plans to impose income tax, becoming the first Gulf state to do so in an effort toContinue Reading
President meets UN Rights Chief, says necessary reforms will be implemented
2025-06-26
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed his complete support for the direction Sri LankaContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – June 26
2025-06-26
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
UN Rights Chief urges repeal of Online Safety Act, moratorium on PTA
2025-06-26
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has called for the repeal of Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Act andContinue Reading
Govt meets Muslim Civil Society, discuss key issues
2025-06-26
Muslim civil society leaders have expressed their gratitude to the Sri Lankan Government for the successful facilitation of this year’sContinue Reading
PM Harini attends special community event in Canada
2025-06-26
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has participated in a special community event titled “An Evening with Dr. Harini Amarasuriya” in Surrey,Continue Reading
ASPI hits all-time high on Colombo Stock Exchange
2025-06-26
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange reached its highest value on record today (June 26),Continue Reading
Colombo Port congestion : Customs issues clarification
2025-06-26
Sri Lanka Customs says the congestion reported at the Colombo Port was due to a delay in the clearance ofContinue Reading
Kunming-Colombo cargo route officially launched with arrival of SF Airlines
2025-06-26
The “Kunming-Colombo” international cargo route was officially launched today with the arrival of SF Airlines’ B757-200 freighter, marking a significantContinue Reading
Salt prices reduced
2025-06-26
The Salt Manufacturers’ Association has decided to impose maximum retail prices for salt products and reduce prices. As such, theContinue Reading
One injured as container topples onto three-wheeler (CCTV)
2025-06-26
One person was reported injured after a container toppled onto a three-wheeler near the Orugodawatte junction this morning. It isContinue Reading
Road safety program launched for schoolchildren
2025-06-26
Two educational programmes focused on educating schoolchildren about road safety and responsible behaviour on the roads were launched today underContinue Reading
Boossa Prison inmate reported dead after attempting suicide
2025-06-26
An inmate of the Boossa Prison has been reported dead after attempting suicide this afternoon, it was reported. According toContinue Reading
NIRDC, ADB, & JICA hold talks to boost Sri Lanka’s innovation and youth
2025-06-26
The National Initiative for the Commercialisation of Research and Development (NIRDC) recently held a series of discussions with the AsianContinue Reading
Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe: 5 game schedule announced
2025-06-26
Sri Lanka Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 The Sri Lanka National Men’s Team will tour Zimbabwe during the months of August–Continue Reading
City of Dreams Sri Lanka to Launch on 2nd August 2025
2025-06-26
John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MRE) proudly announces the grand opening of City of DreamsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to Import 40,000MT of Rice to substitute Keeri Samba
2025-06-26
The Food Policy and Security Committee has recommended the importation of 40,000 metric tonnes of rice as a substitute forContinue Reading
43 charges against Keheliya & family from Bribery
2025-06-26
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption today filed indictments against former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and fiveContinue Reading