LNP - 133,000 new vehicles registered in Sri Lanka since January
A total of 133,678 new vehicles have been registered in Sri Lanka since January, according to the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasi...
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LNP - Validity period of PIN issued for submission of tax returns for 2024/2025 extended
The validity of the Personal Identification Number (PIN) issued by the Inland Revenue Department for the submission of income tax returns for the year...
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LNP - AKD’s silent, pragmatic leadership enabled SL to reduce U.S. tariffs to 20 per cent – Malik Samarawickrama
Former International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama yesterday hailed the government for getting the U.S. reciprocal tariffs reduced to 20 per cen...
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LNP - Piumi Hansamali & Viranjith Thambugala to be indicted for tax evasion
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that it intends to file a case before the Colombo High Court against...
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LNP - Donald Trump reduces tariff on Sri Lanka to 20%, New tariffs go into effect from Aug 7
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday reducing tariffs on Sri Lankan goods to 20% from 44% announced in April, the White H...
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LNP - Meta introduces Insta Teen Accounts for parental supervision in Sri Lanka
Meta has announced the activation of Teen Accounts for Instagram in Sri Lanka at a recent special event held at the Ministry of Digital Economy. The m...
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LNP - Sri Lanka ranked the Most Beautiful Island in the World
Sri Lanka has been crowned the most beautiful island in the world, taking the top spot on the list of "The 50 Best Islands in the World" compiled by g...
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LNP - Underworld figure ‘Midigama Sahan’ caught returning from India
An organized crime gang member, Hikkaduwa Liyanage Sahan Sisikelum, alias Midigama Sahan, was arrested by officers of the Criminal Investigation Depar...
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LNP - Rs. 50 mln worth foreign cigarettes seized in largest-ever smuggling attempt at BIA
A large consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes valued at Rs. 50 million was seized today (28) by officers of the Central Intelligence Director...
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LNP - GovPay spot fine system launched in Western Province & on highways
The spot fine payment system via GovPay has been implemented in the Western Province and on highways starting today (28 July). Minister of Transport, ...
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LNP - U.S. dispatches crude oil samples , but won’t reach Sri Lanka before August 1
In its bid to start fuel sale to Sri Lanka as part of efforts to reduce the trade gap, the U.S. has dispatched samples of its crude oil to be tested f...
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LNP - One dead, over 5 injured as crane truck collides with multiple vehicles
A fatal road accident occurred this morning (28 July) near the Cemetery Roundabout in Borella, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to mo...
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LNP - Hrithik Roshan to grace City of Dreams grand opening on 2 August
Indian film star Hrithik Roshan is set to visit Sri Lanka next month to attend the grand inauguration of City of Dreams Sri Lanka, which will official...
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LNP - Sri Lanka has identified five potential sites for first nuclear power plant
Sri Lanka is making progress in establishing nuclear infrastructure and has already identified potential new-build sites as it embarks on the developm...
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LNP - Rise in rambutan-related accidents
Experts have raised concerns over a growing number of accidents involving people falling from rambutan trees, raising safety concerns during the fruit...
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LNP - Sri Lankans to get seasonal jobs in South Korea
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) says that many seasonal job opportunities in South Korea are now available for Sri Lankans followin...
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LNP - UAE ranked safest country in the world in 2025; Sri Lanka drops to 61st
The UAE has once again been named the safest country in the world, according to the Safety Index by Country 2025 Mid-Year, published by global data ag...
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LNP - Gita Gopinath, No.2 in IMF to quit in August; Successor to be named soon
Gita Gopinath, the second-in-command at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will step down at the end of August to return to her position at Harvar...
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LNP - ASPI records new all-time high
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed at an all-time high after gaining over 70 points today. Accordingly, the A...
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LNP - No exceptions for Dudley Sirisena in tank reservation clean-up: Lal Kantha
Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation Minister K.D. Lal Kantha denied claims that a hotel owned by businessman Dudley Sirisena was spared from ...
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LNP - Sri Lanka to procure US West Texas Intermediate crude oil?
The government is reportedly looking at the possibility of procuring US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil in a bid to reduce the trade deficit b...
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LNP - Rapid acceleration in EVs linked to rise in accidents: Experts warn
Motor experts have raised concerns that the increasing number of road accidents involving electric vehicles (EVs) may be linked to their rapid acceler...
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LNP - Bus carrying 20 Sri Lankan workers catches fire in Israel; no serious injuries – Ambassador
A bus transporting 20 Sri Lankan youths employed in the agricultural sector in Israel caught fire last morning (18) near Kiryat Malakhi, according to ...
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