Speaker endorses 03 Bills, includes Betting & Gaming Levy Amendment
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne on Wednesday (17) endorsed the certificate on the Bills titled Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment), the Betting and Gaming Levy (Amendment), and the Strategic Development Projects (Amendment). According to a Parliament statement, the primary purpose of the…
Rs. 500B Supplementary Estimate for Disaster Relief presented to Parliament
A Supplementary Estimate of Rs. 500 billion to restore the livelihoods of those affected due to the sudden disaster situation was presented to the Parliament of Sri Lanka today. The Supplementary Estimate was presented to Parliament by Prime Minister Harini…
Court grants bail to Ampitiye Sumana Thera
The Batticaloa High Court yesterday (17) granted bail to Ven. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thera over a case filed under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Act over allegations of inciting racial hatred. The Batticaloa Magistrate’s Court had previously…
Landslide warnings extended for five districts
The National Building Research Organisation has extended the landslide warnings issued to five districts, effective until 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (19). Accordingly, red alerts have been issued to the Medadumbara, Doluwa, Ududumbara and Minipe Divisional Secretariat Division(s) (DSD) and surrounding areas…
A Historic Hat-Trick: Home Lands Crowned Best Developer Sri Lanka for Third Consecutive Year, Also Wins Best Lifestyle Developer Asia
Home Lands has once again solidified its position as Sri Lanka’s number one and most trusted real estate developer, achieving a historic milestone at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards 2025, held in Bangkok, Thailand on 12th December 2025. The company…
Canada pledges $2 Mn in aid for Sri Lanka cyclone relief
Canada has announced over $2 million in humanitarian assistance for Sri Lanka in response to the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Sri Lanka has been devastated by Cyclone Ditwah, which triggered widespread flooding and landslides across the island. These disasters…
Kia &Kel Launches Sri Lanka’s Largest Christmas Kidswear Collection
80+ Festive Designs with Personalized Options for Every Little One Sri Lanka’s beloved kidswear brand Kia &Kel has officially launched Santa’s Market 2025, unveiling the country’s largest Christmas-themed kidswear collection. Featuring over 80 unique festive T-shirt designs, the collection combines…
A New Level Unlocked at The Shoppes
Fresh Additions to City of Dreams with More to Explore The Shoppes at City of Dreams Sri Lanka has just gone a level higher—literally. With the opening of the 8th floor, the lifestyle and retail destination welcomes a vibrant mix…
KAL hosts inaugural Sri Lanka ATM business and technology gathering
Sri Lanka Event Audience KAL, a leading global ATM software provider with an expanding presence in Sri Lanka, recently delivered an innovation-focussed event in Colombo – bringing banking and technology professionals together to promote industry growth and advancement. Hosted at…
Rebuilding together: Sangakkara issues global plea for Sri Lanka tourism
Cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara on Wednesday urged international travelers to return to Sri Lanka, framing tourism as a vital engine for the island’s recovery following its worst flooding in decades. In a video message shared across social media, the former…