Several flights cancelled as Ethiopian volcanic ash drifts towards India
Several flights were cancelled, and Indian airlines and airports were issued an advisory to deal with possible disruptions due to an ash plume from the volcanic activity in Ethiopia on Monday. The ash cloud is now moving over northern India….
Sri Lanka Army launches Clean Sri Lanka drive to keep Sri Pada plastic-free
The Sri Lanka Army has organized a series of programmes under the Clean Sri Lanka initiative to maintain the Sri Pada sacred area as a zone free of polythene and plastics, in line with the Sri Pada pilgrimage season scheduled…
Over 18,000 New Companies Register for Tax in 2025 So Far
More than 18,000 companies have newly registered for tax payments so far this year, Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Rukdevi Fernando said, highlighting a significant expansion of the country’s tax base in 2025. Speaking on the latest revenue performance, the…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (25), compared to Monday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 304.65, while the selling rate…
Sajith provides evidence in Parliament over Police clearance issue
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa provided evidence in Parliament today proving his claims that obtaining a police report requires certification from the chairman of the Civil Security Committee. Addressing the House, Premadasa submitted recently received Police clearance letters of two individuals,…
Rs 3500 bribe : State employee arrested
A judicial official of the Galle High Court has been arrested for soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 3500 has been arrested by the Bribery Commission. According to the Bribery Commission, the suspect had solicited the bribe to provide…
Audit Trade Unions urge President to appoint Auditor General
The National Audit Office Trade Union Collective has requested President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to appoint acting Auditor General G.H.D. Dharmapala as the Auditor General of Sri Lanka. In a letter to the President, the Collective pointed out that Dharmapala has…
Two arrested for Rs. 36 million Wi-Fi antenna fraud
Two suspects have been arrested for defrauding over Rs. 36 million by promising to provide Wi-Fi antennas to a private firm. According to the Police, the suspects had defrauded Rs. 36,989,684 from the private firm and had failed to deliver…
Moulavi claims threats over participation in Opposition rally
An Islamic priest who had conducted religious activities for the recent Joint Opposition rally in Nugegoda has claimed receiving threats for his participation. The Moulavi filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) yesterday, in this regard. Speaking to…
Archaeological Signboard Row: Valachchenai PS Chairman in Hiding
Police have launched an intensified search for the Chairman of the Valachchenai Pradeshiya Sabha, who is reported to have fled the area following the removal of archaeological signboards in the Batticaloa District, an incident that sparked widespread public controversy after…