Government Promises Salary Hike for State Employees in 2025 Budget
Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Anil Jayantha Fernando, has assured a salary increase for government sector employees, including teachers, starting
Government Plans Revamp for Dr. Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital
Despite allocating Rs. 40 million monthly for salaries at the Dr. Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital (NFTH), the government has no
Russia Urges Caution Amid Accusations Over Deadly Kazakhstan Plane Crash
The Russian government has warned against drawing premature conclusions about the crash of a Russia-bound passenger plane in Kazakhstan, which
Gem Merchant Discovers Rare Sri Lanka-Shaped Blue Sapphire
A gem merchant from Nivithigala, Rohan Wasantha Dissanayake, has discovered a unique blue sapphire resembling the shape of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka’s Wild Boar Population Threatened by African Swine Fever
Sri Lanka’s wild boar population is at risk of extinction due to an outbreak of African swine fever, which has
India and Sri Lanka Strengthen Maritime Cooperation with SLINEX 24
The 2024 edition of the bilateral naval exercise SLINEX 24 was conducted from December 17 to 20 at Visakhapatnam, hosted
Colombo Stock Market Hits New All-Time High
The Colombo Stock Exchange’s (CSE) All Share Price Index (ASPI) surged by 232.13 points today, closing at a record-breaking 15,400.53
SJB Establishes Special Unit to Probe Arbitrary Transfers in Public Service
The opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has launched a special unit to investigate allegations of arbitrary transfers of government officials
Government to Provide Relief for Low-Income Depositors Affected by 10% Withholding Tax
The government is working on a mechanism to offer relief to depositors earning less than Rs. 150,000 in monthly deposit
Over 8,500 Traffic Officers Deployed to Manage Festive Season Congestion
Sri Lanka Police have deployed more than 8,500 traffic officers to address the heavy congestion expected during the festive season.