Category: Local News

Stand-up comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya and Bruno Divakara, the owner of the ‘SL VLOG’ YouTube channel, were released this morning (June 19) by the Fort Magistrate’s Court.

It has been proposed to increase the minimum price of a postage stamp to Rs. 100 in Sri Lanka by July 2024, according to Anusha Palpita, Secretary of the Mass Media Ministry.

The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) announced they will engage in trade union actions by reporting sick on June 26.

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has affirmed that all agreements with international women’s organizations mandate that women must have the same rights as men.

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced that it will release its second electricity tariff revision on July 15, 2024.

The Constitutional Council has rejected Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s proposal to extend the term of Attorney General Sanjay Rajaratnam by an additional six months.

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the Sri Lankan Parliament today, unveiling a new wealth tax initiative targeting rental income.

The Coconut Development Authority in Sri Lanka states that there is no justifiable reason to increase the price of coconut oil in the market.

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana announced this morning (June 18) the Supreme Court’s determination on the Telecommunications (Amendment) Bill in Parliament of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies issued a press release on June 16, 2024, to address speculations regarding a proposed property tax mentioned in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program documents.

The price of a liter of coconut oil in Sri Lanka has increased by around Rs. 100, the National Consumer Front (NCF) announced today (June 17).

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Hajj message highlights the importance of sacrifice, harmony, and unity among Muslims worldwide.

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that the water supply in the areas of Godagama, Homagama, Pannipitiya, Pelanwatta, Rukmalgama, and Mattegoda has been interrupted until further notice.

Based on intelligence information received from the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a local multi-day fishing trawler on suspicion of smuggling drugs during a special operation carried out about 356 nautical miles (700 km) off Dondra Head in southern waters.

The World Bank has updated its economic outlook for Sri Lanka, forecasting a modest expansion of 2.2% in 2024.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Dr. S. Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister, will arrive in Sri Lanka for an official visit on June 20, 2024.