Exclusive

Publication

Byline

PM Harini urges '"New Era of Revival" amid challenges in Thai Pongal message

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, in her message for Thai Pongal, has extended her heartfelt greetings to the Tamil people in Sri Lanka and abroad who celebrate the Thai Pongal ... Read More


President calls for national unity and collective reconstruction on Thai Pongal Day

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Thai Pongal message, highlighted the festival's profound spiritual, cultural, and environmental significance, describing it as a celebr... Read More


Showery conditions expected to reduce from today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Showery conditionover the island is expected to reduce from today (15), the Department of Meteorology said. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Kaluthara, Gal... Read More


CAA raids fuel station in Beruwala hoarding petrol

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided a fuel station in Beruwala for allegedly concealing fuel stocks and selling fuel at higher prices after claiming that Octane 92 pe... Read More


Industry bodies flag gaps in Draft National Electricity Policy

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, together with several leading industry chambers associations, have submitted joint observations on the Draft National Electricity Policy, stating ... Read More


Showers expected in several districts tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Kaluthara, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts after 4.00 p.m. tomorrow (16) while mainly fair weather will prevail else... Read More


Three traders fined Rs. 1 mln each for selling rice at inflated prices

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Welisara Magistrate's Court has fined three traders Rs. 1 million each for selling rice at inflated prices above the stipulated control prices. The penalties were imposed af... Read More


Two killed in fatal tipper truck accident in Jaffna

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Two individuals have reportedly died in a road accident that had occurred in the Navathkuli area of Thenmarachchi on the Jaffna-Mannar main road. The accident had occurred at ar... Read More


After exceeding 2025 revenue target, IRD aims for Rs. 2,402 billion in 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has been set a revenue target of Rs. 2,402 billion for the fiscal year 2026, the Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Nandana Kumara said. ... Read More


Sri Lanka ranked 93rd in Henley Passport Index 2026 with access to 39 destinations

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Sri Lanka has climbed up to the 93rd rank in the Henley Passport Index 2026, with access to 39 destinations, according to the latest global passport rankings released by Henley &... Read More