Air traffic controllers lost contact on Thursday with an An-24 passenger plane carrying about 50 people…
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Sri Lanka at risk of losing GSP+ concession. IMF on high alert
The GSP+ concession granted to Sri Lanka by the European Union is set to expire in…
Central Bank issues notice to those who transact using credit or debit cards .
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has clarified that merchants are not legally permitted to charge…
Transparency International Sri Lanka Challenges the National Audit (Amendment) Bill
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) filed legal action on Tuesday 22 July 2025, in the Supreme…
Preethi Padman Surasena to be appointed as the next Chief Justice.
The Constitutional Council has approved the nomination of Supreme Court Judge Preethi Padman Surasena, recommended by…
A divided verdict from the court on Ranil Wickremesinghe
The Supreme Court has ruled that the emergency regulations declared nationwide under the Public Security Act…
No final agreement on education reforms yet
Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Ratnayake stated in Parliament today (23) that no final draft…
Man dies after being burnt in Narahenpita
A man died in a fire that broke out in a house in the 397 Watta…
President pays last respects to Venerable Anuna Thero.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid his last respects to the late Venerable Anamaduwe Dhammadassi Thero, the…
US withdraws from UNESCO .
The United States has officially notified UNESCO of its decision to withdraw, citing inconsistency with US…