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Customs Refutes Social Media Rumors About New Online Shopping Taxes

Srilanka, July 3 -- Sri Lanka Customs has refuted social media claims alleging the imposition of a new tax on small parcel imports, clarifying that recent procedural changes are solely aimed at applyi... Read More


Foundation Stone Laid for New Pediatric Cancer Wing at Apeksha Hospital

Srilanka, July 3 -- The foundation stone for a new five-storey building at the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital was ceremonially laid on today (03). This significant development project is being undertaken... Read More


Shani Abeysekara Assumes Duties

Srilanka, July 3 -- Senior Superintendent of Police Shani Abeysekara, recently appointed as the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), officially commenced his duties this morning . ... Read More


Shooting Incident Reported in Negombo

Srilanka, July 3 -- Police opened fire on a motorcycle that failed to comply with orders at a checkpoint in the Dungalpitiya area of Negombo this afternoon (3). According to police sources, the motorc... Read More


PUCSL Hosts Public Consultation on Challenges in Sri Lanka's Renewable Energy Sector

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that a public consultation will be held today (July 2) to identify and address the key challenges faced by renew... Read More


Yoshitha and Daisy Forrest Indicted in Money Laundering Case

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's son, Yoshitha Rajapaksa, and his grandmother, Daisy Forrest, were formally indicted today (July 2) before the Colombo High Court under the Pre... Read More


Sri Lanka Police Warns Against Abusive Language on Official Facebook Page

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The Sri Lanka Police has announced that action will be taken against individuals who use offensive or abusive language in comments on its official Facebook page.Sri Lankan art In... Read More


Government to Begin Paddy Purchasing for Yala Season

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The Yala season harvest has officially commenced, and the government is set to begin purchasing paddy from farmers through its warehouses starting tomorrow (July 3). According to... Read More


Rayhan Wanniappa Appointed Acting DG and CEO of CAA

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has announced the appointment of Rayhan Wanniappa as the Acting Director General of Civil Aviation and Chief Executive Officer.Sr... Read More


Elon Musk Launches Starlink in Sri Lanka, Bringing Satellite Internet Nationwide

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has officially announced the launch of Starlink satellite internet services in Sri Lanka.Sri Lankan fashion In a post on X (formerly Twitter), ... Read More