USD 1.4M in collected taxes unpaid: VFS, IVS, GBS under fire in Sri Lanka
The special audit report on Sri Lanka’s controversial e-Visa contract has revealed that service providers linked to the project failed to remit more than USD 1.4 million in due taxes to the Inland Revenue Department. According to the report, GBS…
New Cricket Selection Committee in the making ? : SLC invites nominations
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has called for nominations from its member clubs and associations for the upcoming National Team Selection Committee. In a circular dated October 23, 2025, SLC Honorary Secretary Bandula Dissanayake invited official nominations for consideration to the…
President’s silence disappoints families ahead of 35th commemoration of the disappeared
Families of the Disappeared (FoD) have expressed deep disappointment over the continued silence of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, ahead of the 35th Annual Commemoration of the Disappeared scheduled for October 27 at the Monument for the Disappeared in Raddoluwa, Seeduwa….
Police open fire at van in Ratmalana; driver arrested
Police opened fire at a van that ignored orders to stop at Golumadama Junction in Ratmalana this evening. According to police, the van, which had travelled from Piliyandala via Moratuwa Katubedda, failed to comply with instructions from Western South Traffic…
How Remittance Reliance Masks Pakistan’s Economic Stagnation
In the wake of devastating floods and persistent economic turbulence, Pakistan has projected a record $43 billion in remittances for the fiscal year 2025. This surge, driven by overseas Pakistanis responding to domestic hardship, is being hailed by policymakers as…
450 tons a day: Colombo seeks new path for sustainable waste management
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) is exploring new long-term waste management solutions as the city continues to produce up to 450 tons of garbage each day, most of which is currently sent to Sri Lanka’s only waste-to-energy plant in Kerawalapitiya….
ICC Women’s World Cup Points Table : Semi Final Schedule
Alana King produced the best bowling figures in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup history to clinch top spot in the league stage for Australia. The leg-spinner dismantled the South African innings on her way to seven for 18, helping dismiss…
Sri Lanka issues new rules to release vehicles stuck at Customs
A new gazette issued by Finance, Planning and Economic Development Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake has introduced fresh conditions for releasing vehicles detained by Sri Lanka Customs. The regulation, effective from October 24, allows the release of vehicles imported under cross-border…
Two Australian Women’s Cricketers allegedly Molested in India
Two Australian players, who are in India to play the ICC Women’s World Cup, were allegedly molested in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, while walking from their hotel to a cafe on Thursday. The women cricketers sent an SOS notification as soon…
G.C.E A/L Examination 2025 : Notice for Students
The Department of Examinations has confirmed that the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will be held from 10 November to 05 December 2025. The post G.C.E A/L Examination 2025 : Notice for Students appeared first on Newswire.