Year: 2025
We didn’t do stupid things like reducing taxes or prices of consumer goods, says Deputy Defence Minister
Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara stated that his government did not make reckless decisions, such as reducing the prices of goods or...
Europe warns Trump: We have ‘a strong plan’ for retaliation against tariffs
Europe has “a strong plan” for striking back at the United States in response to Donald Trump’s tariff hikes “if necessary,” a top...
Tamil Nadu CM to present resolution in state assembly on restoration of Kachchatheevu Island
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will present a government resolution in the State Assembly on Wednesday advocating for the restoration of Kachchatheevu...
PM’s Office – Harini out – Bimal in ?
A former Western Provincial Councilor has claimed that the government is planning to change the positions of Prime Minister and the Deputy Minister...
A surge in daily number of heart patients!
Cardiologist Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasinghe stated that the number of heart patients reported daily in Sri Lanka has increased. Addressing a media briefing held...
Sri Lanka’s minimum wage to be increased
New amendments will be introduced to the law to increase the monthly minimum wage of private sector employees to Rs. 27,000 rupees, the...
Govt unable to reduce fuel prices due to IMF conditions – Minister
Fuel prices cannot be reduced further as the conditions imposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the country’s economy are still in...
Three-Wheeler association refuses to lower fares despite fuel price reduction
The Western Province Three-Wheeler Drivers & Owners Co-Operative Society has announced that it will not reduce fares despite the recent drop in fuel...
Electricity tariffs to increase
Former MP Champika Ranawaka stated that the government plans to raise electricity tariffs after May 6 to cover the losses incurred due to...
Taxpayer identification number mandatory for motor traffic services from April 2025
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced that individuals will be required to provide their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) to access its...
