Parliament will convene from October 7th to 10th
The Secretary General of Parliament, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera, announced that Parliament is scheduled to convene from Tuesday, October 7th to Friday, October 10th. This decision regarding Parliamentary Business for that week was made yesterday (25) at the meeting of the…
Income Tax : Notice for all Taxpayers
The Inland Revenue Department has reminded all taxpayers to make their final income tax payments for the Year of Assessment 2024/2025 on or before September 30, 2025. The directive applies to individuals, companies, corporations, partnerships and other registered entities. According…
Pakistan batter defends ‘gun-fire’ gesture at ICC, cites Dhoni and Kohli
Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has reportedly defended his controversial “gun-fire” celebration against India in the Asia Cup 2025, telling the International Cricket Council (ICC) that it was both a tribal tradition and a gesture previously seen from Indian stars MS…
04 Wayamba University students remanded over ragging incident
Four third-year students of the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka in Kuliyapitiya have been remanded until 29th September after being presented before Kuliyapitiya Magistrate Mihil Chiranthana Sathurusinghe. They were arrested by the Kuliyapitiya Police in connection with an incident where…
ICE chemicals : Sampath Manamperi to be detained for 90 days
The Western Province North Crimes Division informed the Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court today (26) that the Acting Minister of Defence has granted departmental approval to detain and interrogate Sampath Manamperi for a period of 90 days. Former local government member Sampath…
12 injured in multi-vehicle collision
Twelve (12) persons have been reported injured in an accident that occurred in the Wewita area along the Bandaragama -Kalutara road when a van carrying a dance troupe collided with the rear of a lorry. Reports indicate that a three-vehicle…
RO Water Plant inaugurated at Hambantota District General Hospital
A Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Plant was inaugurated in the OPD area of the District General Hospital, Hambantota, during the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha’s recent visit to the Southern Province. According to the Indian High…
President AKD reveals stance on Capital Punishment
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says capital punishment must be considered carefully before being imposed for crimes. The President said that it is common to suggest capital punishment when considering the rising number of crimes and incidents. “We tend to think…
Manusha files anticipatory bail at Colombo court
Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara filed an anticipatory bail application before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today. Filing the anticipatory bail application, the former minister has sought to prevent his arrest by the Bribery Commission. After reviewing the petition, Colombo Chief…
Empowering Sri Lanka’s Micro-Merchants: Visa Introduces Game-Changing Acceptance Solution with Hatton National Bank
Visa, the global leader in digital payments, in partnership with Hatton National Bank (HNB), today announced the launch of ‘Visa Accept’ solution in Sri Lanka. This is the first-ever global rollout of the solution, placing Sri Lanka at the forefront of…