Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-10-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Oct 07), compared to last week. Continue Reading
7 individuals including politicians face asset freeze from Bribery Commission
2024-10-07
The Bribery Commission is due to file indictments against two former ministers of the previous government for failing to explainContinue Reading
“Even you knew about this” President responds to angry Easter victim’s question
2024-10-07
Speaking directly to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a victim of the 2019 Easter Attacks vented his frustrations on the authorities’Continue Reading
Statutory Board meetings temporarily suspended
2024-10-07
Board meetings for statutory bodies and other government institutions have been suspended, following a directive of the Prime Minister’s office.Continue Reading
Tax defaults & Property seizures : Major warning from Income Tax
2024-10-07
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has warned large and medium-scale tax defaulters of consequences, such as property seizures and bankContinue Reading
Sri Lanka & Myanmar to face off in FIFA International Friendly
2024-10-07
Sri Lanka Football will take on Myanmar in two thrilling matches as part of a FIFA International Friendly this week.Continue Reading
Heavy rain alert for 10 districts : Over 100 mm rain
2024-10-07
The prevailing showery conditions are expected to continue in the southwestern part of Sri Lanka due to the Intertropical ConvergenceContinue Reading
Hardik Pandya’s no look ramp stuns cricketing world
2024-10-06
Hardik Pandya blasted an unbeaten 16-ball 39 after a dazzling show from the top-order batters in the Powerplay as IndiaContinue Reading
40 foreigners involved in online scams arrested in Sri Lanka
2024-10-06
Forty foreign nationals have been arrested in Gampaha and Hanwella over their involvement in large-scale online financial scams, Sri LankaContinue Reading
President visits Katuwapitiya church, vows to expedite Easter Attack investigations
2024-10-06
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake vowed to expedite investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, assuring victims’ families that justice willContinue Reading
Advisory for several lightning issued
2024-10-06
Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North western, Uva andContinue Reading
IRD exceeds 70% of 2024 revenue targets
2024-10-06
The Inland Revenue Department has collected Rs. 1,417 billion in taxes by September 30, 2024, exceeding 70% of the annualContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Vehicle Imports : What we know so far
2024-10-06
As Sri Lanka gears up for the long-anticipated resumption of vehicle imports, the new government has yet to comment onContinue Reading
Factum Perspective: Presidential Elections in Sri Lanka – Key Takeaways
2024-10-06
Factum Perspective: Presidential Elections in Sri Lanka – Key Takeaways By Mohamed Shafkath and Dulmi Thimansa On September 21, 2024,Continue Reading
Suspect arrested with stash of foreign cigarettes
2024-10-06
A joint operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF) in Karuwalagaswewa, Puttalam, on Saturday (5th),Continue Reading
President visits sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
2024-10-06
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura on Saturday afternoon (05) to pay homageContinue Reading
Nalaka Godahewa turns ‘observer,’ giving new govt. a chance to fulfill promises
2024-10-06
Former Minister Dr. Nalaka Godahewa stated that he is currently an “observer” while the new government deserves a chance toContinue Reading
Special import levy on potatoes and big onions increased
2024-10-06
The Finance Ministry has increased the special import levy on potatoes and big onions. The levy on potatoes will riseContinue Reading