Govt. offers up to 10-year tax breaks for strategic investments
The government has decided to grant tax concessions of up to 10 years for investments in strategic development projects in the tourism, manufacturing and agriculture sectors. The order has been issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as…
Dollar rate today : Rupee holds firm with marginal gains
The Sri Lankan Rupee has shown slight appreciation while largely holding steady against the US Dollar at most commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Feb 16), compared to Friday. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of the…
From 27 Sri 8182 to Rolls-Royce: A Polonnaruwa Journey
Rathna Group owner Maithripala Lankeshwara has shared an emotional account of his journey from humble beginnings to importing what is widely described on social media as one of Sri Lanka’s most expensive vehicle — a Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II. In…
Sri Lanka’s Health Minister to attend Tarique Rahman oath ceremony
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health and Mass Media, Nalinda Jayatissa will represent the Sri Lankan government at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected government of Bangladesh, officials confirmed. The ceremony for the government led by Tarique Rahman is scheduled…
NPP lawyers condemn killing of attorney, call for swift justice
Lawyers affiliated with the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) have condemned the killing of Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawaarachchi and his wife, calling for swift investigations and stronger measures to curb violent crime. In a statement issued on February 15, the NPP…
Army Recovers Bodies of Two in Liyangahawela Quarry Tragedy
The bodies of two individuals who lost their lives in a quarry accident in Liyangahawela, Bandarawela have been recovered with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Army, according to an official statement. The incident occurred on February 14 at a…
Krrish case against Namal postponed as lawyers boycott courts
The Colombo High Court today postponed the case filed against MP Namal Rajapaksa over the alleged “Krrish” deal until Feb. 19. The postponement was ordered as lawyers decided to refrain from court duties today (16). However, when the case was…
Three arrested at BIA with 16kg of ‘Kush’ drugs
Three individuals, including a woman, were arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport by the Airport Police Narcotics Division in Wellampitiya for allegedly possessing more than 16 kilograms of ‘Kush’ cannabis. Police said the seized narcotics, weighing 16 kilograms and 400 grams,…
Ex-Army Soldier arrested with Live Ammunition in Wattala
A 35-year-old former Army soldier has been arrested in connection with the recovery of a cache of live ammunition in Wattala, police said. Officers of the Western Province North Crimes Division conducted a raid on February 13 in the Gaal…
Health Ministry deletes post accused of Politicizing safety message
Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry has removed a controversial social media post intended to promote condom use after it triggered backlash online. The post, published on the Ministry’s official platforms, sought to encourage the public to use condoms rather than rely…