Many Now Praise VAT, But It Was the UNP That Introduced It – Ravi Karunanayake
Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party (UNP), MP Ravi Karunanayake, has pointed out that while many now speak
Integrated Transport Plan Launched for Sinhala and Tamil New Year Travel Rush
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced the launch of an integrated transport plan to ensure smooth travel for passengers
President Dissanayake Clarifies India Defense Pact, Emphasizes National Unity Amid Geopolitical Pressures
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has clarified that the recently signed defense cooperation agreement with India aims to streamline
Adani Group Commences Operations at Colombo West International Terminal, Boosting Sri Lanka’s Maritime Hub Status
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ), India’s largest integrated transport utility, has officially commenced operations at the Colombo
MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake Granted Bail in Corruption Case, But Remains in Remand Over Separate Charges
Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali today (April 8) ordered the release on bail of Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dassanayake,
IMF’s Breuer Reflects on Sri Lanka’s Painful Recovery: “A High Price for Past Policy Missteps”
Peter Breuer, Senior Mission Chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has delivered a candid reflection on Sri Lanka’s ongoing
Postal Voting Set for 2025 LG Election as Court Halts Polls in Key Areas
The distribution of ballot papers for postal voting for 113 local government (LG) bodies has been completed, the National Election
Cabinet Approves Recruitment of 18,853 Graduates and Youth to State Service
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to recruit 18,853 unemployed graduates and youth into the state service. The
Colombo Stock Market Rebounds After Steep Losses Triggered by US Tariffs
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) staged a strong recovery on Tuesday following three consecutive days of decline, which were triggered
Sri Lanka Records Over 229,000 Tourist Arrivals in March
Sri Lanka welcomed 229,298 tourists in March 2025, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The highest influx