Pay fair taxes for facilities provided : President tells exporters
A pre-budget discussion for the year 2026 was held yesterday (26) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake with private sector entrepreneurs in the plantation sector to gather insights and recommendations regarding issues in the…
Can President use official vehicle and security for private matters? Minister replies
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said that a visit overseas and travelling to a place within the country for personal needs cannot be compared. The Minister made these comments during the Cabinet media briefing today. Asked if a president cannot use…
Ruwanpura Expressway : Minister gives positive update
Minister of Transport and Highways Bimal Rathnayake says allocations have been made in the 2026 Budget for the construction of the Ruwanpura expressway until Ingiriya. Minister Rathnayake said that the government has allocated more funds to the 2026 Budget than…
Two arrested in Pannipitiya with leopard teeth and claws
Two men were arrested in Pannipitiya for the illegal possession of leopard teeth and claws, the Department of Wildlife Conservation said. Acting on a tip-off, officers from the department’s special raid unit carried out the operation on Monday (25). The…
Dr Bellana faces inquiry over Ranil health remarks
A disciplinary inquiry has been launched against Dr. Rukshan Bellana, the Deputy Director of the Colombo National Hospital, for making comments to the media regarding the health condition of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Deputy Health Minister said. The Deputy Minister…
“Kachchatheevu Island belongs to Sri Lanka” : FM responds to Vijay’s remarks
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath says there has been no change, either by the central government of India or through diplomatic channels, regarding the ownership of the Kachchatheevu island. Minister Herath made the remark while addressing the post-Cabinet media…
Kuliyapitiya accident : 05 students transferred to Colombo & Kurunegala Hospitals
Two female students injured in the accident reported in Kuliyapitiya this morning have been transferred to the Colombo National Hospital for further treatment. It is reported that three other students seriously injured in the accident have been transferred to the…
WATCH : Romario Shepherd Scores 20 Runs Off One Legal Ball In CPL
West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd lit up the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 with a breathtaking knock against Saint Lucia Kings in Match 13 on August 26 (Tuesday). Representing Guyana Amazon Warriors, Shepherd blasted an unbeaten 73 off just 34…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (27 Aug), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 298.47 to Rs. 298.49,…
Extensive cracks on Southern Expressway; Govt approves renovation contract
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to award the contract to Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd, for the renovation of the area between the 19th and 34th kilometre of the Southern Expressway between Kottawa and Dodangoda. According to the…