Tax, Penalty deadlines revised for Alcohol makers
A new gazette notification has been issued, revising the procedures related to the payment deadlines and fee collection for excise duties on alcohol production. Effective from today (28), the gazette was issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity…
“I was told not to punish India for slow over-rate” – Former Match Referee Chris Broad
Former ICC match referee Chris Broad has revealed that he was asked to “be lenient” in order to spare India an over-rate fine at one point during his time as a match official. Speaking to The Telegraph, Broad did not…
Thomian Karting team makes history at Dubai’s SWS 12-hour endurance championship
The St. Thomas’ Mount Lavinia school Karting team has participated in the Sodi World Series (SWS) 12-hour endurance 2025 championship in Dubai, securing 3rd place in the Newbie Category. The Thomian Karting team, consisting of four members, was also awarded…
Son kills 81-year-old mother in Medawachchiya
An 81-year-old woman was found hacked to death inside a house in the Medawachchiya area yesterday. According to the Police, the deceased is a resident of Issinbessagama in Medawachchiya. Preliminary investigations reveal that the woman was residing with her son,…
Weather alert : Three updates for Tuesday
Weather forecast for Tuesday – Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces. A few showers may occur in Northern Province and in the Anuradhapura district. Strong winds of about 50-60 kmph can be…
Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya Retires as Chief of National Intelligence
Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya today (27 October) officially retired from his post as Chief of National Intelligence upon reaching the age of 60 years. A distinguished Sri Lanka Army officer, he was instrumental in strengthening the country’s intelligence network and…
Dr. Chandranath Amarasekara appointed Deputy Governor of CBSL
𝐃𝐫. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚 In terms of the provisions in the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023, Hon. Minister of Finance, as recommended by the Governing…
Sri Lankan MP falls victim to $2 million Gold Scam in Ghana
A court in Accra has granted bail to 11 people accused of defrauding Sri Lankan lawmaker Dr. Muhammed Hizbullah of $2 million in a fake gold deal, according to Ghanaian media reports. The accused — Abdul Rauf Adam, Alhmamoudi Saleh,…
Ceypetco launches new lubricant distribution program for fishing harbours
Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody says the government is introducing a new mechanism to distribute high-quality Ceypetco lubricants at fishery harbours, beginning from the Dikovita Fisheries Harbour today (27). The initiative, launched by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) in…
Petition seeks to void SLTDA letter on LGBTQ tourism project
A petition has been filed at the Court of Appeal requesting the invalidation of a letter issued by the chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) which reportedly grants permission for a tourism‑promotion project involving the LGBTQ community….