Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has criticised the government’s handling of international trade negotiations, following the announcement that a 30 percent tariff will be imposed by the United ...

Sri Lanka is among seven countries hit with steep new U.S. tariffs under a fresh round of trade measures announced by President Donald Trump, signalling a significant escalation in his hardline ...

Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (9) granted bail to Hemali Anithra Wijeratne, daughter of Dr Maheshi Wijeratne, consultant neurosurgeon at Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital. Hemali Wijeratne had ...

A committee appointed by the Cabinet of Ministers has submitted a set of recommendations outlining a new framework for admitting students to the Faculty of Medicine at General Sir John Kotelawala ...

A driver affiliated with the popular app-based local taxi service has been arrested following a complaint of verbal abuse and harassment made by a female passenger, who is also a practicing lawyer.

There has been no imposition of any new or additional Value Added Tax (VAT) on the public, stated Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Dr Anil Jayantha Fernando, addressing the media today (8 July ...

The Supreme Court has ruled that a police constable attached to the Kalutara Police must pay Rs. 1 million in compensation for violating the fundamental rights of a school caretaker. The court also ...

Hemali Wijeratne, daughter of Dr Maheshi Wijeratne, a consultant neurosurgeon at Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, has been remanded until 9 July by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court over allegations ...

The government of Sri Lanka has announced that Value Added Tax (VAT) at a rate of 18% will be imposed on a broad range of digital services provided within the country, starting from 1 October 2025.

Renowned senior civil servant Bradman Weerakoon has passed away at the age of 94, according to family sources. Weerakoon’s distinguished public service career spanned nearly five decades, during which ...

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam claims the country is facing a more dangerous situation today than during the time when the LTTE was active. Speaking at a press ...

Colombo Additional Magistrate Pasan Amarasinghe has ordered the North Colombo Division for Women and Children to submit a comprehensive report on CCTV footage related to the suspected abuse of a ...