Sri Lanka probes Facebook plea of woman held in Dubai over unpaid hospital bills
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched an inquiry into the case of a local woman and her child stranded in Dubai for reportedly more than three years following a viral social media plea for help. The Deputy Minister…
President visits Inland Revenue following historic tax revenue year
The Inland Revenue Department has succeeded in collecting Rs. 2,203 billion in revenue in 2025, the highest amount recorded in its 93-year history. This represents a surplus of Rs. 33 billion over the revenue target for the year and a…
UAE denies Saudi accusations of fuelling Yemen conflict
The United Arab Emirates has strongly denied any involvement in actions that could threaten Saudi Arabia’s security, rejecting accusations that it played a role in supporting southern separatists in Yemen. In a statement issued by its Foreign Ministry, the UAE…
Sri Lankan manager named in UK KFC racism case as franchise fined £70,000
A UK employment tribunal has ordered a KFC franchise operator in south-east London to pay nearly £70,000 in compensation after ruling that a manager, identified as a Sri Lankan Tamil, racially harassed an Indian employee. The case involved a KFC…
Gay website reference in Grade 6 module: CID inquiry launched
The Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into an inappropriate web reference found in a printed Grade 6 English language module, following public concern raised over the issue. The matter came to light after social activist Tilini Shalvin highlighted…
Govt approves four new E-Gates for departures at BIA
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the installation of four new automatic passenger clearance gates at the departure terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) as part of ongoing efforts to modernize border control and improve passenger processing efficiency. The decision…
Teacher quarters to be constructed in 14 selected plantation schools
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to construct residential quarters for teachers in 14 selected schools located in tea and rubber plantation areas across six provinces, in a move aimed at addressing the persistent teacher shortage and improving…
Govt’s disaster loan scheme expanded to support all affected businesses and entrepreneurs
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the expansion of Sri Lanka’s disaster relief loan program to cover all categories of entrepreneurs, including large-scale businesses. Under the new scheme, micro-entrepreneurs will be eligible for up to Rs. 250,000, small-scale businesses up…
Handcrafting Love: Custom Engagement Rings in Sri Lanka & How DINIDU Brings Your Vision to Life
The way couples choose engagement rings has evolved significantly today. No longer is the process limited to walking into a jewellery store and selecting from preset collections, but millennial and Gen Z couples in Sri Lanka are seeking engagement ring…
Tax relief for donated dates during Ramadan 2026
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved tax relief for dates imported as donations or gifts for free distribution during the upcoming Ramadan fasting season, which will be observed from February 19 to March 21, 2026. The decision applies to dates…