Sri Lanka among top summer destinations for UAE travellers – New Emirates report
2025-07-09
Sri Lanka is among the top destinations for UAE residents to travel this summer, according to new data released byContinue Reading
Rain expected in a few areas today
2025-07-09
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, and the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and MataraContinue Reading
Sri Lankan student detained for 9 months under PTA over anti-Israel video – BBC
2025-07-08
A 21-year-old student, Mohamed Rifai Mohamed Suhail, has been detained for nearly nine months under Sri Lanka’s Prevention of TerrorismContinue Reading
Shooting incident reported in Borella
2025-07-08
A shooting incident was reported on Leslie Ranagala Mawatha in Borella on Tuesday night, police said. According to initial investigations,Continue Reading
Today’s News Digest – July 8
2025-07-08
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Wimal Weerawansa Summoned to CID
2025-07-08
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has summoned National Freedom Front Leader and former Minister Wimal Weerawansa to appear before itsContinue Reading
President pushes for Tax Reform through Digitalisation of IRD
2025-07-08
President Anura Kumara Disanayake today (08) emphasised the critical need to strengthen and digitalise the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) toContinue Reading
S.M. Marikkar to head SOC on Infrastructure & Strategic Development
2025-07-08
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S.M. Marikkar has been appointed as the Chairman of the Sectoral Oversight Committee for InfrastructureContinue Reading
Govt appoints New Commissioner General of Excise
2025-07-08
The Cabinet has approved the appointment of retired Sri Lanka Navy Commodore M.B.N.A. Pemarathne as the new Commissioner General ofContinue Reading
New company to oversee operations of Colombo’s Eastern Container Terminal
2025-07-08
The Cabinet has approved the incorporation of a limited liability company, named Colombo Eastern Container Terminal (Private) Limited, to manageContinue Reading
Clean Sri Lanka : New project to maintain waterways in Western Province
2025-07-08
The government has decided to launch a project to maintain reservoirs and waterways within the Western Province under the ‘CleanContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to sign tax agreement with Austria
2025-07-08
The proposal to sign the Convention between Sri Lanka and Austria to prevent the double taxation and avoidance, and evasionContinue Reading
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