Month: October 2026
Opposition’s no-confidence motion against Speaker dropped from November 3 agenda
By The Pulseline News Desk The no-confidence motion submitted by the Opposition against Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne will not be taken up for debate...
Kamil wows Moscow Fashion Week with stunning Sri Lankan batik collection
By Marianne David In a significant step forward for Sri Lanka on the global fashion stage, Designer Kamil Hewavitharana showcased a stunning collection...
Bread prices to rise by Rs. 5 from midnight
By The Pulseline News Desk The price of a standard 450-gram loaf of bread will increase by Rs. 5 from midnight today (October...
HRCSL flags prison authorities’ failure to control deadly Negombo Prison clashes
By The Pulseline News Desk The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has found that prison authorities had failed to effectively contain...
‘Flavours of Türkiye’ back at Shangri-La Colombo from 30 October to 7 November
The aroma of kebabs on the grill, the delicate layers of freshly prepared börek, and a table filled with mezze: this October, Shangri-La...
Sri Lanka seeks trade union Input on labour law reforms
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka is moving towards reforming its outdated labour laws to address modern workplace requirements while strengthening protections...
No surprise tax moves as Sri Lanka reviews high indirect tax burden
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka will not introduce a property tax without a clear policy decision, while any changes to the...
CIABOC freezes bank accounts, luxury vehicles of Rakitha Rajapakshe
By The Pulseline News Desk The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has taken steps to freeze several bank accounts...
Sri Lanka evaluates nuclear energy as part of long-term power strategy
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka is assessing the potential of nuclear energy to meet its future electricity requirements, with the Government...
Sri Lanka discusses legislative changes to enable overseas voting
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka has continued discussions on proposed legislative amendments to enable Sri Lankans living overseas to exercise their...
