Special commodity levy on imported potatoes & big onions increased
2025-08-27
The Ministry of Finance has announced that the special commodity levy on imported potatoes and big onions has been increased.Continue Reading
Ranil’s illness : Clarification from UNP
2025-08-27
UNP Chairman Vajira Abeywardene said the deteriorating health of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was a direct result of the conditionsContinue Reading
Two Lankans arrested with Rs. 100 Mn smartphones at BIA
2025-08-27
Two Sri Lankan nationals have been apprehended at the Katunayake Airport for smuggling in a large stock of smartphones, alongsideContinue Reading
CEB restructured into four separate state-owned entities
2025-08-27
The Ministry of Energy says the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has been restructured into four separate state-owned entities, it isContinue Reading
Deshabandu Tennakoon granted bail
2025-08-27
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon was granted bail by the Fort Magistrate’s Court today. Court officials saidContinue Reading
Vaas slams shortcuts in Sri Lanka’s Level 3 coaching pathway
2025-08-27
Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Chaminda Vaas has raised concerns over the standards of the country’s cricket coaching system, warningContinue Reading
03 Lankans arrested with Rs. 45.8 Mn foreign cigarettes
2025-08-27
Three Sri Lankan nationals have been arrested at the Katunayake Airport today (27) for attempting to smuggle in foreign cigarettes,Continue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-08-27
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (27 Aug), comparedContinue Reading
R. Ashwin announces ‘new beginning’ in IPL career; quits CSK
2025-08-27
Indian all-rounder R Ashwin announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League on Wednesday through a social media post. “SpecialContinue Reading
Australian cricketer does skin cancer removal, raises awareness
2025-08-27
Former Australian Cricketer Michael Clarke has raised awareness of skin cancer, especially in Australia. In a statement on social media,Continue Reading
Two Agrarian officials arrested over Rs. 300,000 bribe
2025-08-27
The Bribery Commission has arrested a Development Officer of the Andiambalama, Agrarian Services Centre and an Agriculture Research and ProductionContinue Reading
President calls for defence forces to reach global professional standards
2025-08-27
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka’s defence forces must be developed into one of the most professional forces inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Tourism to conduct Nordic roadshows in September
2025-08-27
Sri Lanka Tourism will showcase the Uniqueness of the destination, Cultural Diversity and its warm Hospitality all across the globeContinue Reading
SL diaspora in Romania honours St. Anthony, Our Lady of Madhu
2025-08-27
Two historic spiritual milestones were recently observed by the Sri Lankan Catholic community in Romania, reinforcing their faith and culturalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Thailand discuss expanding Buddhists, cultural ties
2025-08-27
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, together with the visiting Sri Lankan delegation, recently engaged inContinue Reading
Why Sri Lanka’s Digital VAT is not a trigger for US tariffs
2025-08-27
By Suresh R I Perera A central issue in the debate over the potential for the USA to top upContinue Reading
Rain expected in several areas today
2025-08-27
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districtsContinue Reading
Sajith Premadasa seeks Prince William’s support for Sri Lanka’s elephant conservation
2025-08-27
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Tuesday formally appealed to Britain’s Prince William to support Sri Lanka’s wild elephant conservation efforts,Continue Reading