Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill 2026: What Taxpayers Need to Know
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has drawn attention to the proposed Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill 2026, outlining key changes that will significantly impact individuals and businesses. Taking to ‘X’, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce said that, issued on 24 February…
Pakistan pounds Kabul, declares ‘open war’ on Taliban govt
Pakistan and Afghanistan edged closer to full-scale war Friday after Pakistani jets struck Kabul and key Taliban strongholds, triggering hours of cross-border fighting and a fresh spiral in a conflict that has been building for months. Before dawn, explosions rippled…
Youth caught on CCTV stealing chocolates from Galle shop
A youth who entered a chocolate shop in Galle was caught on CCTV stealing chocolates and fleeing the premises. The footage shows the suspect attempting to leave with the stolen items while a female employee tries to stop him. Despite…
Horizon College International Celebrates 100+ Wins at Pearson Edexcel Awards 2025
Shining brightly as always, students of Horizon College International achieved exceptional milestones at the Pearson Edexcel High Achievers’ Awards 2025, with over 100 awards for outstanding performance at the 2025 examinations. At the iPrimary level, Horizon produced 53 Best Performers….
SLT-Mobitel reports Rs. 6.5B profit in turnaround year : Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eranga Weeraratne, says Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) – Mobitel has recorded a profit of over Rs. 6.5 billion last year. Addressing the media, he said the institute has been converted into a profit-making entity following…
New Zealand Under 85kg team return to Sri Lanka in 2026
New Zealand Rugby has announced an exciting return to Sri Lanka for the New Zealand Under 85kg national team in April 2026, launching a two‑match international tour designed to deepen global rugby ties and fuel the sport’s growing presence across…
SriLankan Airport & Ground Services
SriLankan Airport & Ground Services (SLAGS) is the sole ground handling arm in Sri Lanka, providing comprehensive, safe, and efficient airport ground handling solutions to customer airlines and SriLankan Airlines flights operating to and from Sri Lanka. SriLankan Airport &…
“I urge the people of this country to make up their minds to give Sajith Premadasa a chance” – SJB’s Thushara Indunil
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Civil groups file CID complaint over coal procurement
A group of civil organization representatives today (27 Feb) lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), requesting an investigation into the procurement process of substandard coal and the resulting financial loss caused to the country. Speaking to the…
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Feb 27), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 305.59 to Rs. 305.56,…