Sri Lanka Advances Plan for Two High-Capacity Port Tugboats
The planned additions are intended to strengthen vessel-handling capacity and operational resilience at the country’s main commercial ports. Sri Lanka
Agriculture Sector Warns Crop Theft Is Causing Millions in Losses
Industry representatives are calling for stronger prevention and enforcement measures as theft from farms adds to production risks and rural
Cabinet Approves Rs. 21.6 Billion Plan for 600 Air-Conditioned SLTB Buses
he fleet-renewal programme is intended to add 600 air-conditioned deluxe buses to state-run services, subject to procurement, delivery and operational
Sri Lanka’s Marriage and Birth Registrations Fall Sharply
Official statistics show registered marriages have dropped by about 28% since 2010, while annual live births have fallen by more
Central Bank Holds Overnight Policy Rate at 8.75%
Sri Lanka’s monetary authority has kept its benchmark overnight rate unchanged as inflation remains above target and external risks persist.
Rahul Gandhi Arrested During Mass Protest in New Delhi
Senior Congress Party leader Rahul Gandhi was taken into police custody earlier today in New Delhi while leading a high-profile
IRD Warns Deliberate Tax Default Could Lead to Prosecution
Sri Lanka’s tax authority says intentional non-compliance may result in criminal action, while ordinary mistakes will continue to be handled
Parliament Refers Electric-Vehicle Import Probe to Attorney General
The parliamentary inquiry into a remittance-based electric-vehicle import scheme has been sent for legal review, alongside several COPE findings referred
Five Die in Homagama Helmet Factory Fire as Cause Remains Unknown
Police have opened an investigation after a fire at a safety-helmet factory in the Katuwana Industrial Zone killed four men
New Anti-Ragging Help Kit Aims to Make Sri Lankan Campuses Safer
The initiative is designed to give students clearer guidance on recognising, reporting and responding to ragging and related abuse. A