Government Ends Rice Import Permits, Focuses on Supporting Local Farmers
Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce, and Food Security, R.M. Jayawardena, announced that the circular permitting rice imports, which expired on
Ministry of Defense Sets Final Deadline for Return of Licensed Firearms
The Ministry of Defense has reaffirmed that the deadline for returning licensed firearms issued for personal use will not be
Opposition Boycotts Parliamentary Committees Over Appointment Dispute
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Ajith P. Perera announced that the opposition has collectively decided to boycott the Committee
IndiGo Becomes Largest Foreign Airline Operating in Sri Lanka
IndiGo, India’s leading low-cost carrier, has emerged as the largest foreign airline operating out of Sri Lanka, with an impressive
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to Undertake First State Visit to China
At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will embark on a state visit
Sri Lanka Sees Surge in Workers’ Remittances in December 2024
Workers’ remittances to Sri Lanka witnessed a significant rise in December 2024, totaling USD 613.8 million. This represents an increase
Sri Lanka Tourism Achieves Record-Breaking Numbers in 2024
Sri Lanka capped off 2024 with its highest monthly tourist arrivals, recording 248,592 visitors in December. For the entire year,
Sri Lanka to Expand Investigations into Online Harassment of Female Politicians
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has announced plans to broaden its investigations into online harassment targeting female politicians
26-Year-Old Sentenced to Life for Smuggling Heroin into Prison
The Colombo High Court today sentenced a 26-year-old man to life imprisonment after he was found guilty of smuggling and
Weather Advisory: Showers and Strong Winds Expected Across Multiple Provinces
The Meteorology Department forecasts showers or thundershowers at times in the Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces. Heavy Rainfall