Can shops add 2.5% fee for Card Use ? CBSL replies
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has clarified that merchants are not legally permitted to charge an additional fee—such as 2.5%—from customers for transactions made using debit or credit cards. The Central Bank stated that under the agreement between merchants…
Today’s News Digest – July 23
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read. No plans to restrict…
Sri Lanka is shifting away from an education system solely focused on pass or fail examination outcomes – Prime Minister
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“How can you lie like this?” – Minister Wasantha slams Opposition Leader Sajith
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WHO raises concern about spread of Chikungunya virus
The World Health Organization issued an urgent call for action to prevent a repeat of an epidemic of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus that swept the globe two decades ago, as new outbreaks linked to the Indian Ocean region spread to…
Unlawful Aragalaya arrest : SC to hear Nuwan Bopage’s petition
The Supreme Court has granted leave to proceed with a fundamental rights petition filed by Attorney-at-Law Nuwan Bopage, who alleges he was unlawfully arrested by Police during the GotaGoGama protest at Galle Face. The petition claims that Bopage’s arrest and…
Mahadula Kumari Clinches Gold for Sri Lanka at World Taekwondo Hanmadang 2025 in USA
Irangani Pushpa Kumari Mahadula In a powerful display of skill, dedication, and national pride, Mahadula Kumari brought home a gold medal for Sri Lanka at the World Taekwondo Hanmadang 2025, held from July 17–19 at the prestigious Anaheim Convention Center…
ADB trims Sri Lanka’s growth outlook for FY2026
Sri Lanka’s economic growth forecast for 2025 has been modestly reduced, according to the Asian Development Bank’s latest Asian Development Outlook (July 2025). The revision reflects broader regional adjustments influenced by new US tariff policies. The report notes that Sri…
Reforms : Sri Lanka to introduce module-based education system
Sri Lanka is shifting away from an education system solely focused on pass or fail examination outcomes, Prime Minister and Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya said today. The government’s objective instead will be to deliver quality education to children through the…
Sri Lanka must register crypto providers : CB Governor
Sri Lanka must register cryptocurrency providers as part of its commitment to international anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) standards, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said. He noted that Sri Lanka faces a mutual evaluation next year and…