Fuel tax only to be removed after CPC debt repayment – Minister
The Rs. 50 tax on fuel will be removed once the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation’s (CPC) debt—acquired by the Treasury under the previous government—is fully repaid, Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody told Parliament. He said half of the Rs. 884…
Sajith urges wage hike for plantation workers
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament that wages for plantation workers must be increased alongside the general minimum wage hike. While supporting the proposal to raise the national minimum monthly wage from Rs. 21,000 to Rs. 27,000 in December and…
Today marks one of Earth’s shortest days on record
Today, July 22, is expected to be one of the shortest days Earth has experienced since modern records began. This follows a similar event on July 9, 2025, when the planet completed its rotation about 1.3 to 1.6 milliseconds faster…
Port City Colombo Unveils South Asia’s Premier Investment Hub at KL Forum
Port City Colombo representatives with Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath In a powerful showcase of Sri Lanka’s rebounding economy, Port City Colombo joined forces as Strategic Partner at the Sri Lanka Investor, Trade & Tourism Forum…
Court issues new order on Kurukkalmadam mass grave
The Kaluwanchikudy Magistrate’s Court on Monday (21) issued an order to the Consultant Judicial Medical Officer (CJMO) in Colombo to submit a revised draft plan for the excavation of the Kurukkalmadam mass grave. The order was issued when the case…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (22 July), compared to Monday. At Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US Dollar have increased from Rs. 297.75…
Strong winds : High risk alert for 11 districts
The Department of Meteorology says strong winds of about 55-60 kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in Northern and North-central provinces and the Trincomalee and Hambantota districts due to the active…
Deshabandu found guilty: Speaker’s full statement
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament today that the report of the Committee of Inquiry probing allegations of gross abuse of power against suspended IGP Deshabandhu Tennakoon has found him guilty of all charges and has recommended his removal. The following…
Israel condemned by 25 nations over “inhumane killing” of Gaza civilians
Twenty-five nations, including Britain, Canada and Japan, issued a joint statement on Monday with “a simple, urgent message: the war in Gaza must end now.” The statement by the U.S. allies and partners across the globe and published online by…
President nominates Justice Preethi Padman Surasena as next Chief Justice
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has nominated Supreme Court Justice Preethi Padman Surasena to be the next Chief Justice of Sri Lanka, pending approval from the Constitutional Council, which is scheduled to meet on Wednesday (July 23) Current Chief Justice Jayantha…