Two Agrarian officials arrested over Rs. 300,000 bribe
The Bribery Commission has arrested a Development Officer of the Andiambalama, Agrarian Services Centre and an Agriculture Research and Production Officer for soliciting a bribe of Rs. 300,000. According to the Bribery Commission, the two suspects were arrested on 15th…
President calls for defence forces to reach global professional standards
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka’s defence forces must be developed into one of the most professional forces in the world, instructing officials to ensure that the necessary budgetary allocations are properly channelled to provide the required training and…
Sri Lanka Tourism to conduct Nordic roadshows in September
Sri Lanka Tourism will showcase the Uniqueness of the destination, Cultural Diversity and its warm Hospitality all across the globe with a series of Nordic roadshows, scheduled to be held from 8th to 11th of September 2025. According to the…
SL diaspora in Romania honours St. Anthony, Our Lady of Madhu
Two historic spiritual milestones were recently observed by the Sri Lankan Catholic community in Romania, reinforcing their faith and cultural identity while fostering unity and interfaith harmony within the Sri Lankan diaspora. According to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in…
Why Sri Lanka’s Digital VAT is not a trigger for US tariffs
By Suresh R I Perera A central issue in the debate over the potential for the USA to top up 30% with an additional 18% on account of digital VAT to be introduced from October, is the widespread confusion between…
Rain expected in several areas today
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today, according to the Department of Meteorology. A few showers may occur in the North-western and Northern provinces, while showers…
Sajith Premadasa seeks Prince William’s support for Sri Lanka’s elephant conservation
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Tuesday formally appealed to Britain’s Prince William to support Sri Lanka’s wild elephant conservation efforts, warning that the escalating human–elephant conflict threatens both lives and biodiversity. Premadasa met with British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick in…
Two children and driver dead in tragic school van crash
A tragic road accident in Dummalasooriya, Kuliyapitiya claimed three lives, including two children and the driver of a school van, police said on Wednesday. The incident occurred when a school van collided with a lorry, leaving 13 others injured. The…
Your Gateway to Tomorrow Starts Here: Jeewa Education Australian Education Roadshow 2025
For Sri Lankan students dreaming of an international education in Australia, choosing the right pathway is one of the most important decisions of their lives. Every year, numerous education fairs and expos promise opportunities, but very few deliver the trust,…
Ranil’s lawyer says UK Chancellor who invited him died same day of arrest
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s lawyer President’s Counsel Tilak Marapana told court that the sudden death of The Rt Hon Lord Paul of Marylebone, PC, may have been linked to the shock caused by Wickremesinghe’s arrest. Marapana said Wickremesinghe had travelled…