Six airlines owe Rs. 27.6 Bn in embarkation levy – Deputy Minister
Ports and Civil Aviation Deputy Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku told Parliament that six airlines, including SriLankan Airlines, have defaulted on embarkation levy payments totalling Rs. 27.6 billion to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). SriLankan Airlines accounts for Rs. 24.6 billion…
HNB Assurance Celebrates a Year of Growth, Gratitude, and Greatness at 2025 Staff Conference
Highlights from the HNB Assurance Staff Conference 2025 In a vibrant celebration of unity, purpose, and achievement, HNB Assurance PLC hosted its highly anticipated 2025 Staff Conference, bringing together over 850 employees from across the island. Held under the empowering…
Seasonal agriculture jobs for Sri Lankans under new MoU with South Korea
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Boseong local government in South Korea to facilitate the employment of Sri Lankan workers under Korea’s E-8 visa category for seasonal agricultural work. The move…
Cabinet nod for draft bill to reduce perks for former presidents and MPs
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to gazette and present in Parliament a draft bill to amend the Presidents’ Entitlements Act No. 4 of 1986, aiming to scale back special privileges granted to former Presidents, their families, and retired Members…
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…