General LNP - Fuel distributors warn of shortage from today
While disputing the statement made by Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman stating that there would be no fuel shortage this week, the Fuel…
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General LNP - Dates announced for special exposition of Sacred Tooth Relic
The Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Pradeep Nilanga Dela, has announced the dates and times for the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic,…
General LNP - CPC assures no risk of fuel shortage in the country
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has assured that there is no risk of a fuel shortage in the country at any point. According to CPC Chairman, D. J.…
General LNP - Muslims to commence Ramadan fasting on Sunday
Muslims in Sri Lanka will begin the Holy month of Ramadan on Sunday, (02), since the new moon for the month was not sighted today, the Colombo Grand Mosque…
Crime LNP - Two ex-Army Intelligence personnel arrested over Keith Noyahr abduction
Two former Sri Lanka Army intelligence personnel have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in the abduction and assault on journalist Keith Noyahr in…
Politics LNP - Uproar in Parliament over fuel issue
Parliament went into an uproar over the fuel distribution issue after ruling party members charged that there is a sinister move to create a fuel scarcity.…
Crime LNP - Fuel distributors stick to their guns
Fuel distributors said they would continue with their position not to place orders despite the government agreeing to a meeting with them on Tuesday. A…
Business LNP - Fuel stocks to last until Monday amid order suspension: Association
The Fuel Distributors' Association said that existing fuel stocks at filling stations would last until Monday (3) morning, following the suspension of fuel…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka open for renegotiation with Adani on tariff rates
Despite Indian conglomerate Adani Group’s announcement that it withdrew from the US $ 442 million wind power project in Mannar, the Energy Ministry has…
Technology LNP - CPC chairman explains fuel issue, denies crisis
The new formula to be introduced for fuel distributors will provide them with a higher benefit than the previous 3% discount, according to the Chairman of the…
Crime LNP - Auction of luxury vehicle of President’s Office begins
The auction for 14 luxury vehicles belonged to the President’s Office, six decommissioned vehicles and various spare parts was held on Friday (Feb 28),…
Crime LNP - Supreme Court orders CEB to pay interest for consumer security deposits
The Supreme Court has ordered the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to pay annual interests for security deposits collected from all consumers when providing the…
Travel LNP - Sri Lanka has potential to attract more Indian travellers: Indian tourism experts
Sri Lanka’s variety of attractions in a compact destination as well as a new casino set to open in Colombo mid-2025 will provide Indian travellers with more…
Crime LNP - Microsoft to shut down Skype in May this year: Report
Skype, the video calling platform that made headlines in the early 2000s, may finally be shutting down. While the service isn’t as popular as it used to be,…
Crime LNP - Foreign digital service providers can retain overseas earnings amid tax increase: Handunneththi
The tax burden on individuals providing services to foreign countries while residing in Sri Lanka has increased. However, they have the option to keep their…
Business LNP - Strong start for Sri Lanka’s exports in 2025: January earnings rise 10.3%
Sri Lanka’s export earnings for January 2025 were recorded at USD 1.334 billion, marking a promising start to the year and reflecting a 10.3% increase over the…
Business LNP - Colombo’s inflation down further in February
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has decreased to -4.2% in February 2025, compared…
Crime LNP - Govt. to establish separate salary structure for Sri Lanka Police in 2026 Budget
Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, states that steps will be taken to establish a separate salary structure for the Police…
Crime LNP - Two former ‘Maga Neguma’ top officials further remanded
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court ordered today (27) that two former officials of the ‘Maga Neguma’ Company, who were arrested for aiding and abetting in the…
Crime LNP - Minister issues clarification over 15% tax on digital service exports
Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando addressed concerns regarding the taxation of individuals earning…
Politics LNP - Ex-President Ranil heads to India for third visit in recent months
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to depart for New Delhi, India, today (27) to deliver a keynote address on global issues. The speech…
Crime LNP - Rs. 245 million paid to Easter attack victims as compensation, AG tells court
The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court today (27) that Rs. 245 million in compensation has been paid to the victims of the Easter Sunday terror…
Technology LNP - Japan to invest in Sri Lanka’s digital transformation and port development
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has met with Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, Mr. Akio Isomata, this morning (27) at the Presidential Secretariat. During…
Business LNP - Central Bank warns against unauthorized use of ‘Finance’ in business names
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a warning against the use of word ‘Finance’ in business names. Accordingly, the CBSL clarified that the use of…