China’s EXIM Bank agrees on new loan for Mirigama-Kadawatha expressway – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says China’s Export–Import Bank (EXIM) has agreed to provide a new concessionary loan in Chinese Yuan for the resumption of the Mirigama-Kadawatha section of the Central Expressway. Delivering a special statement in Parliament today, President Dissanayake…
Sajith questions Govt on Tax issues related to vehicle imports
Raising concerns in Parliament regarding the tax complications arising during vehicle imports, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that the tax structure is overly complex, designed to fulfill the interests of various parties, which has led to ongoing evasion of import…
CID complaint filed over social media posts targeting President
A complaint has been filed with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding social media posts linking President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and a woman. Attorney-at-law Akalanka Ukwatte, who lodged the complaint on the President’s instructions, said the posts contain false and…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly changed against the US Dollar today (07 Aug), compared to Wednesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 297.10 to Rs. 297.05,…
No final deal with US, no changes to vehicle import policy : President
No agreement has been finalized on the proposals submitted by the United States, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said. “There is no final agreement signed yet with the United States, although we have come to a certain level of progress in…
PTA & Online Safety Act: President reveals Govt position
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed the government’s commitment to upholding human rights, stating that key legal reforms and accountability measures are essential to that effort. “Our stance is clear; the Prevention of Terrorism Act must be repealed, the Online Safety…
200 major tax evaders identified : President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament that local investments have increased by 18% compared to last year, with indicators suggesting it may be the best year on record. He said the 2025 budget projected an income of Rs. 4.5 trillion—an…
Vogue Jewellers pioneers global expansion with Melbourne Showroom opening
Vogue Jewellers, Sri Lanka’s premier jeweller since 1962, proudly announces the historic opening of its first international store at Westfield Fountain Gate, Melbourne, Australia. Vogue Jewellers, long celebrated as Sri Lanka’s premier jeweller and a groundbreaker in redefining industry standards…
President slams Harsha & Kabir in Parliament
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today strongly criticized SJB MP Harsha de Silva in Parliament, rejecting claims that Sri Lanka would face higher U.S. trade tariffs. He accused the opposition of hoping for the country’s collapse instead of supporting national recovery…
Vehicle imports : President gives major assurance
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today reaffirmed that vehicle imports will continue without disruption and no tax hikes are planned. “There’s no truth to the rumours that vehicle imports will be stopped,” he said. “If you can’t buy one this year,…