Opposition Lawmakers Protest VAT Hike and Soaring Living Costs in Sri Lankan Parliament
Opposition lawmakers from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) staged a protest in parliament on Tuesday (9), adorned in black as
Finance Ministry Secretary Mahinda Siriwardena Summoned to Testify Before Parliamentary Committee on Financial Bankruptcy
Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Mahinda Siriwardena, has been summoned to appear before the Select Committee of Parliament tasked
Indian High Commissioner Affirms Unwavering Support for Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery
In a demonstration of unwavering support, Santosh Jha, the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, reiterated India’s commitment to being
Emeritus Professor Warns of Significant Population Decline in Sri Lanka Due to Decreasing Birth Rate
Emeritus Professor of Demography at the University of Colombo, W. Indralal De Silva, has raised concerns about a substantial decline
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa Files Fundamental Rights Petition to Reduce Electricity Costs
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has submitted a Fundamental Rights petition before the Supreme Court, seeking an order instructing authorities to
SEC Approves Regulatory Framework for Infrastructure Bonds on Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE)
In a groundbreaking move, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given its approval to a regulatory framework aimed at
Indian Navy Thwarts Hijack Attempt in Arabian Sea, Rescues Crew of MV Lila Norfolk
In a swift operation, the Indian Navy successfully thwarted the attempted hijack of the Liberian-flagged MV Lila Norfolk in the
Historic Jallikattu Event Marks Pongal Celebrations in Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province
(Deccan Herald) – Pongal, the widely celebrated harvest festival among Tamils globally, took an early turn this year in Sri
Tourist Arrival Surpasses 25,000 in the First Four Days of 2024, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority Reports
In a notable surge, more than 25,000 tourists have graced Sri Lanka in the opening four days of the new
Health Ministry Initiates Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Supplementary Immunization Activity in High-Risk Districts
The Health Ministry has officially launched the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Supplementary Immunization Activity across all immunization clinic centers in nine identified