Year: 2025
New tax regulations take effect from today – IRD
Individuals earning less than Rs. 1.8 million annually can now claim relief on the advance income tax (AIT) charged on interest or discounts...
Shock Le Pen verdict rocks French far right
“Incredible.” That was the single word uttered under her breath by Marine Le Pen as she stormed out of a Paris courtroom on...
Kids spend time alone as parents are on social media
There is a prevalent social tragedy of children becoming isolated and alone due to the parent’s addiction to social media and cyber surfing,...
Vehicle imports hampered by delays at Finance Ministry
Industry leaders are raising concerns over delays in decision-making within the Ministry of Finance, particularly regarding vehicle imports, which they say have hindered...
Namal tells SLPP to focus on policy and refrain from personal attacks
National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), MP Namal Rajapaksa, has urged the party’s local government election candidates to focus on...
Sri Lankan monks collect aid for Myanmar’s quake affected
Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka started on March 31 a donation drive through temples to help the survivors of the massive 7.7 magnitude...
US deploying B-2 Bombers with Bunker Busters at Diego Garcia
The U.S. has been amassing B-2 bombers at Diego Garcia, a remote island in the Indian Ocean, which could be used for potential...
Why British move to sanction 4 Lankans for war crimes smacks of hypocrisy
By MR Narayan Swamy Britain has become the third Western country to sanction select Sri Lankans for war crimes committed during the civil...
Investigation launched after ‘Navy Dinesh’ threatens police from France
A full-scale investigation has been launched into an incident in which a man named ‘Navy Dinesh,’ believed to be hiding in France and...
Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka sign deal to strengthen capital market cooperation
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), and Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 27...
