“Pension cancellation leaves politics to ultra-rich and party-backed elites”
Former Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has criticised the government’s decision to cancel pension entitlements for former Members of Parliament, describing it as a symbolic move driven by political optics rather than economic necessity. In a detailed statement, Sabry said…
Relief-related import regulations approved by COPF
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the Regulations Issued under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969, post consideration. The COPF Committee took into consideration the Regulations issued under the Imports and Exports (Control)…
COPF approves Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill, post consideration. According to a Parliament statement, in consideration of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill, it was stated that the…
Gregory Lake Seaplane crash: Statement from operator
Saffron Aviation (Pvt) Ltd, which operates Cinnamon Air, says it is working closely with the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL), following an operational incident involving one of its amphibian aircraft at Lake Gregory in Nuwara Eliya. Issuing a…
Cache of hidden war-time weapons found in Vakarai
A stock of weapons suspected to have been hidden by the LTTE during the war was found in the Sambu Kalapuwa area of Vakarai during a search operation. According to the Police, a team of officers from the STF Vakarai…
Tenders called for Central Expressway’s Rambukkana-Galagedara stretch
The Ministry of Transport and Highways says tenders have been invited for the construction of the Central Expressway up to the Rambukkana-Galagedara section. According to the ministry, details regarding the tenders could be obtained via https://rda.gov.lk/index.php?option=com_inquiries… In November last year,…
T20 World Cup 2026 : ICC announces local TV partner in Sri Lanka
The upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is set to reach audiences across Sri Lanka on an unprecedented scale, as Dialog Television today announced a landmark collaboration with free-to-air broadcaster TV Supreme. The agreement will see TV Supreme broadcast all…
Germany, Sri Lanka ink bilateral debt restructuring deal
Germany and Sri Lanka today signed a bilateral debt restructuring agreement, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s efforts to achieve debt sustainability and advance its economic recovery. The agreement was signed by Chargé d’affaires of the German Embassy, Sarah…
SJB MP thanks Trump for protecting Christians in Nigeria
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Kavinda Jayawardana has expressed his gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his commitment to safeguarding persecuted Christian communities in Nigeria. In a letter addressed to President Trump, SJB MP Kavinda Jayawardana said the US…
Businessman arrested with Rs. 700 Mn worth of Kush at BIA
A Sri Lankan passenger carrying a consignment of Kush‑type narcotics valued at around Rs. 700 million was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport. The arrest was made this morning (07) by officials of the Customs Narcotics Control Unit while the suspect…