SLASSCOM Appoints Trailblazing Leadership Team to Drive Sri Lanka’s Digital Economy in 2025/2026
Marking a bold new chapter in Sri Lanka’s innovation and tech sector, the Sri Lanka Association of Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) has officially announced its dynamic new leadership team and General Council for the year 2025/2026. The newly appointed…
Canadian woman arrested at BIA with Rs. 181 Mn worth of Hashish
A 37-year-old Canadian woman was arrested early this morning at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle a large quantity of hashish into Sri Lanka. The suspect arrived in the island early this morning onboard a flight…
Fuel tax only to be removed after CPC debt repayment – Minister
The Rs. 50 tax on fuel will be removed once the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation’s (CPC) debt—acquired by the Treasury under the previous government—is fully repaid, Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody told Parliament. He said half of the Rs. 884…
Sajith urges wage hike for plantation workers
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament that wages for plantation workers must be increased alongside the general minimum wage hike. While supporting the proposal to raise the national minimum monthly wage from Rs. 21,000 to Rs. 27,000 in December and…
Today marks one of Earth’s shortest days on record
Today, July 22, is expected to be one of the shortest days Earth has experienced since modern records began. This follows a similar event on July 9, 2025, when the planet completed its rotation about 1.3 to 1.6 milliseconds faster…
Port City Colombo Unveils South Asia’s Premier Investment Hub at KL Forum
Port City Colombo representatives with Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath In a powerful showcase of Sri Lanka’s rebounding economy, Port City Colombo joined forces as Strategic Partner at the Sri Lanka Investor, Trade & Tourism Forum…
Court issues new order on Kurukkalmadam mass grave
The Kaluwanchikudy Magistrate’s Court on Monday (21) issued an order to the Consultant Judicial Medical Officer (CJMO) in Colombo to submit a revised draft plan for the excavation of the Kurukkalmadam mass grave. The order was issued when the case…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (22 July), compared to Monday. At Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US Dollar have increased from Rs. 297.75…
Strong winds : High risk alert for 11 districts
The Department of Meteorology says strong winds of about 55-60 kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in Northern and North-central provinces and the Trincomalee and Hambantota districts due to the active…
Deshabandu found guilty: Speaker’s full statement
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament today that the report of the Committee of Inquiry probing allegations of gross abuse of power against suspended IGP Deshabandhu Tennakoon has found him guilty of all charges and has recommended his removal. The following…