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NGJA revises taxation method for imported rough gemstones to support industry

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) has announced a revision to the taxation methodology for importing rough gemstones, aiming to provide relief to industry stakehold... Read More


Baladaksha Mawatha flyover declared open

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The Baladaksha Mawatha flyover was declared open to the public today (19). Constructed to facilitate traffic from Galle Face towards Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha in Kompanna... Read More


Parents stage silent protest near Edu. Ministry demanding Grade 6 reforms

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- A group of parents has launched a continuous silent protest this morning (19) in front of the Ministry of Education, urging the immediate implementation of the recently suspended... Read More


Decline in air quality observed across several areas; CEA advises caution

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The Media Spokesperson for the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), Dr. Ajith Gunawardena says that a decline in air quality has been reported in multiple parts of the country.... Read More


Parliamentary Sub-Committee reviews execution of principal transfers in national and provincial schools

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The implementation of transfers of Principals in National and Provincial Schools and related matters, together with the existing human resource shortages in schools, has been dis... Read More


Sri Lanka welcomes over 130,000 tourists in first 15 days of 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that a total of 131,898 tourists visited the country during the first 15 days of 2026. According to the SLTDA, t... Read More


Son arrested for assaulting father to death in Madawachchiya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- A 67-year-old father of two was killed following an assault at a residence in the Kadawatgama area of Madawachchiya yesterday (16). Preliminary investigations have revealed that... Read More


Eric Meyer tipped to be appointed next US Ambassador to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- Eric Meyer is set to be appointed as the next United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka, according to reports indicating that U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated him for the di... Read More


One person injured in shooting at Jinthupitiya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- One person has reportedly been injured and hospitalized following a shooting incident at Jinthupitiya in Colombo. Police said that the gunman who had arrived in a three-wheeler ... Read More


Govt. committed to ensuring quality education to develop responsible citizens - Prime Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that the Government is making every effort to ensure the quality education to nurture a developed citizen that the country requir... Read More