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President pushes for removal of obstacles to revive construction sector
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stressed the need to remove existing obstacles facing Sri Lanka’s construction industry and revive the sector, citing its direct contribution to economic activity and national development.…
Police probe alleged dereliction of duty over Colombo Port drug seizure
An internal investigation by the Police Special Investigation Unit has found that Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Ranmal Kodithuwakku and several other officers allegedly failed to take appropriate action after receiving…
Sri Lanka to Present 2027 Budget on November 12
The budget speech for the financial year 2027 is scheduled to be presented to Parliament on November 12, according to Secretary-General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera.
The schedule and key details for the upcoming budget process are…
Wimal Weerawansa Summoned by CID Over Alleged Contempt of Court
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has been summoned by the Central Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to record a statement regarding alleged contempt of court.
According to reports, Weerawansa has been notified to present himself…
CBSL maintains overnight policy rate at 8.75%
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 8.75%, following its latest meeting, citing evolving domestic and global economic conditions.
The Board said it…
Case against ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe to be taken up today
A case filed under the Public Property Act against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake is scheduled to be taken up today (30) before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.
The case…
Foreign Minister holds talks with UN Secretary-General in New York
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath held discussions with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York.…
Businessman arrested at BIA with Rs. 80 million worth of ‘Ice’
A 34-year-old businessman has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after police allegedly found nearly 4 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) worth more than Rs. 80 million in his luggage.
The arrest was…
GMOA urges govt. to introduce fair tax policy for professionals
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has urged the government to introduce a fair and equitable tax policy for professionals, including doctors.
The GMOA said it has prepared several scientific and analytical…
China, Sri Lanka sign agreement to rebuild 14 bridges destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah
China and Sri Lanka have signed an agreement to implement a Chinese-funded project to reconstruct 14 major bridges destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread devastation across the country late last year.
The agreement was…