Business Former DMT Deputy Commissioner arrested over bribery allegations
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has detained a former Deputy Commissioner from the Motor Vehicle Transfer Division…
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Business CBSL warns against foreign currency transactions between residents in Sri Lanka
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has observed that some residents in Sri Lanka are using foreign currency for transactions within the country instead of…
Business Sri Lanka, EU to hold Joint Commission meeting today
Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) are set to conduct the 27th Session of the EU-Sri Lanka Joint Commission in Colombo today, December 12. This important…
Business Gold and silver prices increase once again
Gold and silver prices saw an increase on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar and Treasury bond yields dropped. This change followed reports showing that retail sales…
Business It would have been a nuclear war - Trump again claims he stopped India-Pakistan conflict
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his assertion that he prevented a war between India and Pakistan last year, which he believes could have turned into a…
Business French President Macron urges Europe to start acting like world power
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to take a stronger stance on the global stage, stating that it should start acting like a “power.” He…
Business PM-EU delegation discuss ways to expand economic cooperation, trade and investment
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with a delegation from the European External Action Service to discuss ways to enhance the long-standing relationship…
Business Parliament to convene from Feb. 17–20; Parliamentary Pensions Repeal Bill to be debated
Parliament will meet from February 17 to February 20, 2026, as decided in a recent Committee on Parliamentary Business meeting led by Speaker Dr. Jagath…
Business Sri Lanka conveys interest in re-applying for EU s GSP facility after current cycle ends
Sri Lanka has expressed its desire to reapply for the European Union’s (EU) Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) trade program after the current cycle ends,…
Business New regulations to be introduced to re-register subscriber info of SIM cards
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved new rules to re-register the subscriber information of mobile phone SIM cards that were issued before August…
Business Initiative launched to connect state institutions to National Cyber Security Operations Centre
A significant meeting took place today (10) at the Old Parliament Building in Colombo to discuss connecting key government institutions to the National Cyber…
Business Sri Lanka, EU to hold Joint Commission meeting on Thursday
Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) are set to hold the 27th Session of their Joint Commission in Colombo on Thursday, the 12th. This important meeting will…
Business Education Council clears another hurdle
The Parliamentary Sub-Committee responsible for forming the Education Council has approved the report from the expert committee assigned by the Ministry of…
Business CEB trade unions warn of action over unaddressed demands
Electricity trade unions in Sri Lanka have issued a warning that they will take action without notice if the date for the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB)…
Business King Charles backs UK police in any probe into brother Andrew amid Epstein fallout
King Charles has publicly expressed his support for any police investigation regarding his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, in light of the Epstein…
Business Sri Lanka Postal Rates 2026: Letter Now Rs 70, Postcard Rs 40
The Department of Posts in Sri Lanka has announced a change in domestic postal rates , effective today, September 9. The cost of sending a standard letter has…
Business India s Modi visits Malaysia to boost trade, security ties
India 's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday. The two leaders aim to strengthen trade relations…
Business Consumers spending over Rs. 10,000 at Co-operatives to receive free life insurance
Consumers in Sri Lanka who spend more than Rs. 10,000 at cooperative sales outlets within a month will soon receive free life insurance coverage, as announced…
Business Minister Anil Jayantha joins Independence Day celebrations in Dubai
Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, participated in the 78th National Independence Day celebration…
Business Ginger prices soar amid supply shortage
Ginger prices in Sri Lanka have risen sharply, as reported by vegetable sellers in Hatton . Wholesale traders indicate that fresh ginger used to cost between…
Business India allocates INR 4 billion in grants and loans to Sri Lanka in 2026 Budget
India 's government has announced it will provide 4 billion Indian Rupees in grants and loans to Sri Lanka as part of its 2026/27 Budget. In her budget speech…
Business India budget tactical , not breakthrough , Moody s Ratings says
Moody’s Ratings described India ’s federal budget as “tactical” but not a “breakthrough” in their response to the government’s plan for the upcoming financial…
Business PM Modi meets Arab leaders, says India backs Palestinians, Gaza peace plan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with foreign ministers from Arab countries on Saturday in New Delhi during the second India -Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting.…
Business WHO sees low risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India
The World Health Organization reported on Friday that the chance of the Nipah virus spreading from India is low. They stated that there are no recommendations…