Distribution of Ballot Boxes for Presidential Election Completed
The Election Commission has announced that the distribution of ballot boxes to returning officers for the upcoming presidential election has
New Law Imposes Rs. 200,000 Fine on Employers Who Deny Voting Leave
Recent amendments to the law now impose a fine of Rs. 200,000 on heads of institutions who refuse to grant
Sri Lanka to Lift All Vehicle Import Restrictions by February 2025
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has decided to lift all vehicle import restrictions by February 2025, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry
Distribution of 10 Million Polling Cards Completed Ahead of 2024 Presidential Election
Deputy Postmaster General Rajitha Ranasinghe announced that the distribution of over 10 million official polling cards for the 2024 presidential
UN Human Rights Council’s 57th Session to Address Sri Lanka’s Human Rights Report
The 57th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 9, in Geneva.
Sri Lanka Earns Over $2 Billion from Tourism in First Eight Months of 2024
Sri Lanka has earned over $2 billion from tourism in the first eight months of 2024, according to the latest
Sri Lanka Central Bank Extends Conversion Deadline for Export Proceeds
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has extended the timeframe for exporters to convert their export proceeds into Sri
Heavy Showers and Strong Winds Expected in Several Provinces, Warns Met Department
The Department of Meteorology has announced that showers or thundershowers are expected at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western
Anura Kumara Dissanayake Vows to Cut Electricity Bills by One-Third if Elected President
National People’s Power (NPP) presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake has pledged to reduce electricity bills by one-third under his administration.
Sri Lanka’s External Sector Remains Resilient with Increased Remittances and Tourism Earnings in July 2024
Sri Lanka’s external sector demonstrated resilience in July 2024, buoyed by increased inflows from workers’ remittances and tourism earnings, despite