Month: June 2026
Tax relief for homeowners and vehicle owners: IRD clarifies new exemptions
By The Pulseline News Desk Thousands of Sri Lankans looking to sell their homes or personal vehicles may now be able to do...
Committee room dispute raises questions over parliamentary oversight
By The Pulseline News Desk A dispute over access to parliamentary committee room facilities has sparked a broader debate about the role and...
Congress challenges presidential war powers in rare rebuke over Iran
By The Pulseline News Desk In a rare and politically significant move, the United States (US) Congress has approved a war powers measure...
Private motion moved to restrict social media access for children under 16
By The Pulseline News Desk A new legislative proposal seeking to restrict social media access for children under the age of 16 has...
Power politics in the age of AI
By Milinda Moragoda The global order is entering a harder-edged phase of realism, in which power increasingly rests on the ability to compel...
Government reverses VAT threshold cut in relief for small businesses
By The Pulseline News Desk Thousands of small and medium-sized businesses across the country have been given a reprieve after the government announced...
Eastern province land crackdown signals new push against encroachment and coastal degradation
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province, a region rich in natural resources, tourism potential and agricultural land, is set to...
No more burgers, soft drinks or instant noodles: Total overhaul of school canteens
By The Pulseline News Desk The familiar school canteen menu of burgers, sausages, soft drinks and sugary treats could soon disappear from schools...
Sri Lanka moves to end indelible ink voting requirement after two decades
By The Pulseline News Desk After more than 20 years of being a familiar sight at polling stations across the country, the indelible...
Judicial vacancies spark parliamentary showdown as concerns grow over delays in appointments
By The Pulseline News Desk What began as a request for a parliamentary debate on judicial vacancies quickly escalated into a dramatic confrontation...
