The Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure has announced that the signing of agreements to increase the daily wages of estate workers will be held tomorrow (30) with the regional plantation companies. MORE..
29 Jan 2026 (8:51 PM)
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) of Parliament has held extensive discussions on key issues affecting Sri Lanka s gem and jewellery industry. MORE..
29 Jan 2026 (5:28 PM)
The Kalutara Magistrate s Court today (29) ordered the release on bail of Kalutara Municipal Council member Jayanath Navaratne, who was arrested in connection with an assault incident that occurred yesterday during a protest staged by a group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) activists in Kalutara town. MORE..
29 Jan 2026 (5:56 PM)
The National Movement for Consumer Rights Protection (NMCRP) has warned that due to the budget proposal submitted by the government to remove the Special Commodity Levy on coconut oil and palm oil, it could lead to serious market and health-related consequences. MORE..
30 Jan 2026 (12:02 AM)
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday that he wanted to build a "sophisticated relationship" with Beijing to boost the UK economy, signalling a reset after years of strained ties. MORE..
29 Jan 2026 (4:03 PM)
China agreed to relax rules to allow some visa-free travel for British citizens on Thursday during a visit by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Beijing, as part of a partnership deal which London hopes will help expand its service sector. MORE..
29 Jan 2026 (9:05 PM)