The maximum retail price of a 50kg bag of cement in Sri Lanka has been reduced by Rs. 50 to Rs. 2,400, effective from today (May 01)

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has released a message for the 138th observance of World Labour Day.

Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been revised with effect from May 1, 2024.

Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court today (April 30) issued an interim order effective until October 4, preventing the President from nominating judges to the Supreme Court other than the Chief Justice.

The Colombo High Court acquitted and released former minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage from a money laundering case today (April 30).

Four persons were arrested on Monday (April 29) for impersonating officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and demanding a bribe of Rs. 10 million.

The Sri Lankan government plans to designate 49 additional tourist destinations as official tourist zones.

Sri Lankan Musician Dr. Premadasa Mudunkotuwa passed away on Monday (April 29) at the age of 91.

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has strongly criticized a statement made by the Minister of Public Security of Sri Lanka, Tiran Alles.

An associate of the organized criminal Maddumage Lasantha Chandana Perera, also known as ‘Angoda Lokka,’ was apprehended at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) confiscated 86 kg of suspected heroin valued at INR 6.02 billion from a Pakistani boat, which was heading to Sri Lanka.

The Ceylon Teachers Service Union (CTSU) has announced its decision to initiate trade union action against the current salary disparities.

The Sri Lankan government plans to increase the interest rate of the Employee’s Provident Fund (EPF) from the existing 9 percent to 13 percent, effective from 2013.

The Government Health Service Ambulance Drivers Association has drawn attention to a shortage of ambulance drivers within the government hospital system in Sri Lanka.

The Indian Government announced on Saturday that it has granted permission for the export of 99,500 tonnes of onions to six neighboring countries, despite the existing ban on shipments.

The National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that a 14-hour water cut will be implemented in several areas of the Colombo District starting from Saturday evening (April 27).