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• National Selection Policy Deemed Crucial, Says Upul Tharanga

  Short-term plans for T20 World Cup in USA Domestic tournament wickets to be improved Sri Lanka Cricket has joined with the Sports Ministry to formulate a crucia... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2024

• IRD Given Target of 1 Mn Personal Tax Files This Year

  Will collect taxes from those earning over Rs. 1.2 mn per year Opening tax file, PIN required for all over 18 Years Finance State Minister Shehan Semasinghe... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2024

• Minister Orders CEB to Get Tough with Errant Employees

  Proposal to reduce electricity rates to PUCSL next week Leave of all CEB employees cancelled until further notice Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2024

• Top Boxers Eye 2024 Olympic Qualifications

  In an official announcement yesterday, the Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) disclosed that the country’s top boxers are preparing for the 96th National... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2024

• Avoid Populist Choices That Compromise the Future – President

  President Ranil Wickremesinghe asserted that the current path would swiftly strengthen the country’s economy but cautioned against incorrect economic decisions. Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2024

• Police Probe Seven Mysterious Deaths of Religious Cult

  

  The bodies of a young male and a female who had died by allegedly drinking poison were discovered by Police on Tuesday (2) in Yakkala and Maharagama. Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2024

• Lanka Final ODI Squad for Zimbabwe Series

  Ragama CC all-rounder Janith Liyanage has been included in the Sri Lanka 17-member ODI squad. Sahan Arachchige, spinners Akila Dananjaya and Jeffrey Vandersay... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2024

• Bring Back Money Stashed Abroad to Increase Revenue – Sajith

  

  Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday said the government should not have increased the Value Added Tax to augment the government revenue but it should... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2024

• Gaza War Extends into Beirut with Killing of Hamas Deputy Leader

  Israeli forces intensified their bombing of the Gaza Strip on Wednesday and told civilians to leave a refugee camp in the north of the Palestinian enclave... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2024

• Water Capacity of Renovated Small-scale Tanks to Increase

  Under the Climate Smart Irrigation Agriculture Project (CSIAP) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Plantation Industry, steps were taken to renovate 487... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2024

• South Korean Opposition Leader Stabbed in Neck, Rushed to Hospital

  South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung has been rushed to hospital after he was stabbed in the neck during a visit to the southeastern port city of Busan. Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2024

• New Coaches and a Trainer Named for Zimbabwe Series

  Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will bring in new coaches and a trainer from the start of the New Year 2024 before the forthcoming Zimbabwe series. Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2024

• Sri Lanka Poised for Significant Economic Growth in 2024 – President

  Pivotal decisions necessary for economic development already implemented Primary objective of Government is to provide quick relief to the people President Rani... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2024

• Massive Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Waves

  A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck western Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said yesterday, prompting immediate tsunami warnings in... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2024

• BOC Plans Mega Global Campaign to Channel Low Cost Funds for Entrepreneurs

  

  The Bank of Ceylon will launch a mega global campaign to channel low cost funds to Sri Lanka via their international branches, said BOC Acting Chairman Naresh... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2024

• Cabinet Sub-Committee Appointed to Resolve Sri Lanka Cricket Issues Presents...

  The report addressing issues in Sri Lanka’s cricket realm, prepared by the Cabinet Sub-Committee, was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (1). Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2024

• Sineth to Captain Sri Lanka Team at Under-19 WC

  Sineth Jayawardene from Royal College has been appointed as National under 19 captain for the forthcoming ICC under 19 World Cup which scheduled to be held in... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2024

• US Sinks 3 Ships, Kills 10 After Houthi Red Sea Attack

  U.S. helicopters repelled an attack by Iran-backed Houthi militants on a Maersk (MAERSKb.CO) container vessel in the Red Sea, sinking three ships and killing... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2024

• Govt Revenue Surpassed Rs.three Trillion in 2023

  

  Government revenue has surpassed three trillion rupees in 2023 for the first time in the history of the country. The Government managed to earn Rs. Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2023

• SriLankan Catering Staffer Arrested for Smuggling Gold

  Sri Lanka Customs officers arrested a staff member attached to SriLankan Catering while trying to smuggle 66 ten-tolas (116.6 grams) gold biscuits worth Rs.176... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2023