The Government yesterday clarified that there was no decision to impose a 5% tax on people earning over Rs. 100,000 monthly, stating that the idea was a personal view of Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardena.

Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa said the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) should not be politicised at any cost.

136 COVID-19 deaths were confirmed for September 13, increasing the death toll to 11,567.

State Minister of Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID Disease Control Sudarshini Fernandopulle believes the quarantine curfew imposed in the country could be lifted on Monday.

Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa will present a revolutionary and unimaginatory  budget in November as his maiden budget, which would be like the Aladdin’s Wonderful Lamp, Minister S.M. Chandrasena said today.

Police launched an investigation after a hand grenade was recovered at a leading private hospital in Narahenpita, Colombo today, Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said.

New Zealand has granted refugee status to a Sri Lankan who may have unknowingly helped funnel money to terrorists behind the Easter bombings, Radio New Zealand reported.

Foreign Minister Prof G.L. Peiris yesterday said that the developing countries, battered by the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to use their scarce resources for the welfare of their people, if the World Bank adopts a policy of debt forgiveness.

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet yesterday (13) raised concerns regarding the judicial proceedings in a number of emblematic human rights cases in Sri Lanka

The United National Party says it has a clear alternative plan to address the coronavirus crisis and rebuild the economy.

The Government should at least now pay heed to the recommendations and guidance of medical experts and specialists in the effort to combat the COVID pandemic, as the only way forward in economic and social aspects was to get rid of the pandemic as soon as possible, former JVP MP Sunil Handunetti said yesterday.

Former State Minister Ajith Nivard Cabraal has been appointed as the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka by the President with effect from September 15, Presidential Media Division said.

135 COVID-19 deaths were confirmed for September 12, increasing the death toll to 11,431.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagra Kariyawasam stated that the SLPP has decided to appoint Jayantha Ketagoda as MP to fill the vacant post created by the resignation of State Minister Ajith Nivard Cabraal as National List MP.

Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa says a country can achieve its economic, political and social goals only through unity and solidarity among its citizens.