Customs surpasses Rs. 2 trillion in tax revenue for 2025
Sri Lanka Customs on Thursday (30) exceeded the Rs. 2 trillion mark in tax revenue collected for the year. Issuing a statement, the Director General of Customs, Seewali Arukgoda, said the department is on track to reach its 2025 revenue…
Sri Lanka & Netherlands hold second round of bilateral political consultations
The Second Round of political consultations between Sri Lanka and the Netherlands took place in The Hague, on Wednesday (29), during which both countries reaffirmed their commitment to the bilateral relationship and reviewed the full spectrum of the ongoing cooperation. …
Labour Advisory Council reconvenes, focuses on amendment to EPF Act
The National Labour Advisory Council reconvened on Thursday (30) at the Labour Secretary’s Office in Narahenpita, during which a discussion was held on proposing amendments to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Act. The meeting was attended by representatives from the…
Health Minister urges Sri Lankan Specialist Doctors in UK to return
Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has requested Sri Lankan doctors who left for the United Kingdom to consider returning to Sri Lanka, highlighting the shortage of specialist doctors in the country. Minister Jayatissa revealed in a statement on social media that…
Fair weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
Mainly fair weather will prevail in most parts of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Misty conditions can be expected in some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning….
35-year-old woman dies after electric heater accident
A woman was killed after being electrocuted by an electric heater at her home in Rambukewela, within the Bokkawala Police Division, on Thursday night (Oct. 30), police said. The victim, aged 35, was a resident of the Rambukewela area in…
GMOA temporarily suspends strike after call with Health Minister
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has temporarily suspended the island-wide strike scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. today, Oct. 31. In a statement, the GMOA said the decision followed a special discussion held on Oct. 30 with Health Minister…
Prince Andrew stripped of royal titles and residence
Buckingham Palace says Britain’s King Charles III has begun the “formal” process to strip Prince Andrew of remaining titles and evict him from the royal residence, the Royal Lodge. He will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles…
India knockout Australia to setup final against South Africa
India beat Australia in a classic to win the Women’s World Cup semi-final. The post India knockout Australia to setup final against South Africa appeared first on Newswire.
Asia Cup Rising Stars : Emerging Asia Cup proposed schedule
The Asia Cup is returning in two fresh avatars, with the launch of the Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament in Doha from November 14 to 23. The revamped competition replaces the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup and will feature all…