Trump Administration Moves to Suspend USAID Staff, Recall Overseas Personnel
The Trump administration has announced a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), placing all directly hired
Four Police Officers Interdicted Over Alleged Custodial Torture
Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya has ordered the interdiction of four police officers, including the Officer-in-Charge (OIC)
Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover of Gaza, Sparking Global Controversy
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an unprecedented plan for the United States to take control of the Gaza
India Increases Foreign Aid Allocation, Prioritizing ‘Neighbourhood First’ Policy
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has allocated INR 54,830 million for foreign aid in the 2025-26 budget, an increase
Expert Committee Submits Report on Passport Crisis
The expert committee appointed to investigate Sri Lanka’s passport crisis has submitted its report to the Minister of Public Security
Inland Revenue Department Records All-Time High Tax Revenue in 2024
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has achieved its highest-ever tax revenue collection in 2024, reaching an impressive Rs. 1,958,088 million.
Cabinet Approves Review of Sri Lanka Electricity Act No. 36 of 2024
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to reconsider the provisions of the Sri Lanka Electricity Act No. 36 of
Parliament Finalizes 2025 Budget Debate Schedule
The Committee on Parliamentary Business, chaired by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, has finalized the schedule for the debate on the
Sri Lanka Records Further Drop in Inflation Rate to -1.7% in November 2024
Sri Lanka’s overall inflation rate, measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), declined to -1.7% in November 2024, down
Sri Lanka Exits Sovereign Default: Treasury Secretary Highlights Milestone in Economic Recovery
Sri Lanka marked a significant milestone in its economic recovery journey on December 20, 2024, officially exiting sovereign default. Treasury