The government has announced an increase in taxes on certain imported goods, effective from October 14 to December 31, 2024. MORE..
17 Oct 2024 (8:35 PM)
A fuel train has derailed between Hingurakgoda and Gal Oya railway stations after colliding against a herd of wild elephants. MORE..
18 Oct 2024 (9:11 AM)
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has issued a circular stipulating the maximum spending limit allowed for each candidate for campaigning purposes during the 2024 General Election. MORE..
17 Oct 2024 (5:13 PM)
Sri Lanka s Foreign Ministry says that the escalation of the current conflict in the Middle East has given rise to a critical situation particularly in Lebanon. MORE..
17 Oct 2024 (11:30 AM)
The officers of Sri Lanka Customs have arrested an Indian passenger, who arrived in the island from Malaysia, at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle a large consignment of Ice drugs (crystal methamphetamine) into the country. MORE..
17 Oct 2024 (4:33 PM)
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed. MORE..
18 Oct 2024 (12:16 AM)