President AKD conferred with the Kamban Award
2026-05-04
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reaffirmed that the strong steps taken towards national unity will not, under any circumstances, beContinue Reading
Police seek public help to locate wanted suspect
2026-05-04
Police have appealed to the public for assistance in locating a female suspect wanted in connection with a case currentlyContinue Reading
Global experts gather in Colombo for Sharks International 2026 Conference
2026-05-04
The Sharks International 2026 conference was inaugurated today at the BMICH in Colombo, marking the first time the prestigious globalContinue Reading
Vietnam President Tô Lâm to undertake a two-day visit to Sri Lanka
2026-05-04
The President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Tô Lâm,Continue Reading
NTB completes HSBC Sri Lanka retail business acquisition
2026-05-04
Nations Trust Bank PLC has completed the transfer of HSBC Sri Lanka’s retail banking business, bringing around 200,000 customer accountsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka tests online ticket booking platform for intercity bus travel
2026-05-04
Sri Lanka has launched a pilot programme to enable online seat reservations for long-distance bus travel, Transport and Highways MinisterContinue Reading
Below 118? What are Vijay’s options to become CM
2026-05-04
Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay is likely to become the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, with his party Tamilaga VettriContinue Reading
Over a year without CEO: SriLankan Airlines faces leadership crisis
2026-05-04
SriLankan Airlines is continuing to operate without permanent leadership in its top two positions, raising concerns over governance and strategicContinue Reading
No increase: 20.5% VAT to replace VAT + SSCL for financial sector
2026-05-04
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera has sought to clarify confusion over a 20.5% Value Added TaxContinue Reading
Sajith congratulates Indian PM Modi and BJP on West Bengal victory
2026-05-04
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has extended congratulations to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) onContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee changes slightly against USD
2026-05-04
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar today (04), compared to last Thursday. According to theContinue Reading
Kerala elections : Congress-led UDF consolidates big lead
2026-05-04
The Congress has thanked the people of Kerala for what it termed a “thumping victory”. KPCC president Sunny Joseph saidContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s economy “Never Recovered” after 2019 crisis – Economist Steve Hanke
2026-05-04
Sri Lanka’s economy has not recovered since the 2019 currency crisis and subsequent International Monetary Fund (IMF) intervention, according toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Maldives sign seven MoUs during President Muizzu’s state visit
2026-05-04
Sri Lanka and the Maldives today signed seven memoranda of understanding (MoUs) covering key sectors, including tourism, education, higher education,Continue Reading
West Bengal election : BJP holds majority lead over TMC; Mamata ahead in Bhabanipur
2026-05-04
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has crossed the halfway mark in early leads, and has managed to retain a significantContinue Reading
“Haven’t received a letter yet,” Namal responds to reports of CIABOC summons to MR
2026-05-04
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has not been informed yet by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC)Continue Reading
Oil prices flat as Trump’s plan for Strait of Hormuz fails to calm market
2026-05-04
Oil prices are largely unmoved following United States President Donald Trump’s announcement that the US will guide stranded vessels outContinue Reading
Sajith slams proposed VAT amendments as threat to businesses
2026-05-04
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has sharply criticized the government’s proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) amendments, warning that the sweeping changesContinue Reading