Trump to Rebrand Pentagon as ‘Department of War’
US President Donald Trump is moving to reintroduce the name “Department of War” as a secondary title for the Department
NWSDB Cancels Scheduled Nine-Hour Water Cut
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced that the nine-hour water cut, which was to take place tomorrow
Ella Bus Tragedy: Speed and Brake Failure Suspected in Fatal Crash
Police say initial investigations into the fatal bus accident in Ella indicate that excessive speed and loss of control led
India Cuts GST Rates to Boost Consumption Amid US Tariff Pressures
India has slashed taxes on hundreds of goods in a bid to spur consumption and cushion the economy against the
Implementation of 18% VAT on Digital Services Deferred to April 2026
The government has decided to defer the implementation of the 18% Value Added Tax (VAT) on digital services provided by
Cabinet Approves Closure of 33 Non-Operational State-Owned Enterprises
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of
Remaining Public Sector Salary Hike to Be Granted in January 2026 – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government expects to provide the remaining salary increases for public sector employees in
Bribery Commission Launches WhatsApp Hotline for Public Complaints
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has introduced a new WhatsApp hotline to make it easier for
‘Dream Destination’ Programme Launched to Modernise 100 Railway Stations
The ‘Dream Destination’ programme was officially launched today with the goal of modernising 100 railway stations across the country under
Sri Lanka to Engage with UN Human Rights Council, Pledges Domestic Mechanism for Accountability
Sri Lanka, under the National People’s Power (NPP) government, is reportedly prepared to engage with the UN Human Rights Council