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COPE, COPA cannot function without Auditor General: Opposition MP

Colombo, Dec. 29 -- The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) and the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) cannot function after January 6, 2026 without an Auditor General, Opposition MP Dayasiri Jaya... Read More


Kandy MC decides to remove pavement hawkers

Colombo, Dec. 29 -- The Kandy Municipal Council has decided to remove all pavement hawkers in the city after December 31. Mayor of Kandy Chandrasiri Wijenayake said the decision to remove payment hawk... Read More


Cinnamon Grand clarifies no police complaint filed over Ne-Yo concert

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Cinnamon Grand Colombo said that it has not filed, initiated, or participated in any police complaint, legal action, or administrative process in connection with the Ne-Yo concer... Read More


Government to import seeds, vegetables after Cyclone Ditwah damage: Farmers' Union

Colombo, Dec. 29 -- The government is preparing to import seeds and vegetables following the severe damage caused to the agricultural sector by Cyclone Ditwah, National Farmers' Union Chairman Anuradh... Read More


Customs records highest-ever revenue

Colombo, Dec. 29 -- Sri Lanka Customs has recorded a historic high in revenue collection, earning Rs. 2,497 billion during the year, Customs Media Spokesman Chandana Punchihewa said. He noted that th... Read More


Airport employees protest over 2025 year-end bonuses

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Around 500 airport employees staged a protest at airport premises today, demanding the payment of five basic salaries from the year-end bonus announced for 2025 by the Chairman o... Read More


Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka hit all-time high

Colombo, Dec. 29 -- Sri Lanka has recorded its highest-ever annual tourist arrivals, with the 2,333,797th visitor for 2025 arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport. The arrival exceeds the earl... Read More


Estate workers donate one-day salary to 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' fund

SriLanka, Dec. 28 -- Estate workers from the N.C. section of the Kotiyagala Estate in Bogawantalawa have donated their one-day salary to the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund in support of national recovery... Read More


Bomb threat prompts search of Qatar Airways flight at BIA.

SriLanka, Dec. 28 -- A Qatar Airways flight arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, from Doha this morning (28) was subjected to a comprehensive security search following an ... Read More


State of Public Emergency extended

SriLanka, Dec. 28 -- The State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka has been extended with effect from today (28), according to an extraordinary gazette notification. The proclamation was made by Preside... Read More