Year: 2025
New Virus In China: What Is Human HMPV?
The world has witnessed the devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which originated in China and spread globally. The virus’s origins in Wuhan,...
Thalatha appointed UNP General Secretary
Former Minister Thalatha Atukorale has been appointed the General Secretary of the United National Party (UNP). The appointment was made by UNP leader...
New perceptions study: Sri Lanka excels in tourist visa accessibility, boosting global tourism appeal
Colombo continues to strengthen its position as a leading destination in South Asia, offering notable accessibility and liveability by ranking 33rd globally for...
“Viru Upahara” isn’t a banned word: Tamil politician tells Police
A Tamil political activist and former Chairman of the Karachchi Pradeshya Sabha was summoned by the Counter Terrorism Investigation Division (CTID), to inquire...
Govt. imposes taxes on essential goods
The government has imposed taxes under the special commodity levy act on several commodities coming under 63 categories from 01 January. A statement...
LG Elections: Dilith’s Sarvajana Balaya to contest all electoral divisions
The Sarvajana Balaya would contest all 331 electoral divisions in the upcoming local government elections, its leader entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera said. Addressing a...
Immigration officials apologize for blocking HRCSL visit to Rohingyas
The chief of Sri Lanka’s Immigration and Emigration Department has apologized to the state’s human rights body for refusing to allow their officials...
Ranil meets Nepalese Prime Minister
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe met Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Thursday (02) at the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar....
Ashoka Ranwala is back – highlights importance of tax compliance for society
The government can serve society and its beneficiaries only if successful and stable business persons pay taxes properly, claimed the former speaker, MP...
Rs. 1,400 million casino tax arrears!
The Inland Revenue Department states that since annual licenses are not issued for casino clubs, they are not required to provide tax clearance...
