Year: 2025
Tense vote sees SJB take control of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) councilor Lasantha Wickramasekara has been elected as the new Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha following a closely contested...
Sri Lanka’s fragile economy hit by US tariffs, GSP+ uncertainty
Sri Lanka is grappling with two significant external economic threats that could impact its fragile recovery, prompting the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to...
Fuel surcharge to stay until CPC debt clears
The Rs 50 surcharge on fuel will be withdrawn once the Treasury settles the remaining debt of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Minister...
New circular a ploy to mask drug shortages in public hospitals – GMOA
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has called for urgent discussions with Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa and the Director General of Health...
Central Bank warns consumers against unauthorised card transaction fees
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a firm reminder to merchants that imposing additional fees, typically ranging from 2.5% to...
Gaza facing man-made mass starvation, WHO chief says
Twenty-one months into Israel’s war in Gaza, the enclave is gripped by escalating scenes of death and hunger, with some killed while trying...
Pant’s foot injury leaves India sweating on scan results
India are sweating over the fitness of Rishabh Pant after the wicket-keeper retired hurt with a painful foot injury on the opening day...
No decision to restrict vehicle imports, says Central Bank Governor
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe today clarified that neither the government nor the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has taken any...
Six airlines, including SriLankan, fail to pay Rs. 27.6 Bn in embarkation levies
Six airlines, including national carrier SriLankan Airlines, have defaulted a total of Rs. 27.6 billion in embarkation levies payable to the Civil Aviation...
Outcomes after ICC Annual Conference in Singapore
The International Cricket Council (ICC) held its Annual Conference in Singapore, where the Board received an update on progress relating to the support...
