Vehicle importers call on govt to waive 3% penalty, reduce small car taxes
The President of the Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL), Prasad Manage, urged the government to waive the 3 percent penalty on vehicles cleared after three months, given the current economic challenges following the recent disaster. He noted that…
Sri Lanka welcomes Air Astana flight, boosting winter tourism
Sri Lanka welcomed a special Air Astana flight from Kazakhstan on December 25, marking the start of the 2025/2026 winter season. The inaugural Airbus A321 flight carried 166 passengers from Almaty to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo. The arrival was…
Ghanaian self-proclaimed prophet postpones “end of the world”
A Ghanaian man who claimed the world would be destroyed by a flood on December 25 has now said the disaster has been postponed. Self-proclaimed prophet Ebo Noah told followers that his prayers were answered and the rapture has been…
ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 – Points Table
England have breathed new life into the Ashes and broken a drought of more than 14 years with a remarkable four-wicket victory over Australia in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Ben Stokes’ side wrapped up the fourth Test of…
Scam alert: CSE warns investors against fraudulent app
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has warned investors about the BoMate App, which falsely displayed the CSE logo. The exchange confirmed that the app is not affiliated with or endorsed by the CSE. Investors are advised to avoid trading…
Multiple road accidents leave 14-year-old among several dead
A series of fatal road accidents reported across several police divisions on Friday left a 14-year-old boy and several others dead, police said. In one incident, a 14-year-old boy from Kothalawala, Kaduwela, died after a three-wheeler veered off the Colombo–Avissawella…
4 foreign tourists saved from strong currents off Hikkaduwa
Police lifesaving units rescued four foreign nationals from drowning in two separate sea incidents at Hikkaduwa on Friday, police said. In the first incident, a 42-year-old Ukrainian woman and her 14-year-old son were swept away by strong currents while bathing…
Young elephant killed in Habarana van accident
A young elephant, around five years old, was killed early this morning (27) when a van collided with it near the Galoya area on the Habarana-Trincomalee main road, police said. The van, traveling from Habarana toward Trincomalee with 10 passengers…
Dhammika Prasad takes up coaching role with USA team
Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Dhammika Prasad has been appointed as the fast bowling coach and assistant coach of the United States men’s national cricket team ahead of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by…
Sri Lanka Rugby imposes strict safety rules on Kandy Sports Club
Sri Lanka Rugby has announced strict measures to safeguard match officials and player safety following incidents at last week’s A-Division League match between Kandy Sports Club and CH & FC. In an emergency council meeting, the governing body emphasized that…