President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, presenting the 2026 Budget, announced plans to strengthen the public transportation sector by adding 600 buses to the long-distance service fleet operated by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB). MORE..
7 Nov 2025 (7:05 PM)
The government has decided to implement a housing development programme in 2026 with a new approach encompassing all social groups facing housing issues. MORE..
7 Nov 2025 (6:28 PM)
The state administrative system has been significantly weakened due to the lack of proper recruitment to fill vacancies in the public service for many years, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated. MORE..
7 Nov 2025 (8:07 PM)
A shooting incident has been reported in the Kotahena area in Colombo. MORE..
7 Nov 2025 (11:33 PM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the total number of registered taxpayers in Sri Lanka has increased by 300,000 as of September 30, 2025 compared to 2024. MORE..
7 Nov 2025 (6:47 PM)
The government has proposed to charge the social security contribution levy at the time of import or manufacture and sale of vehicles, and exempt it tax at the time of after-sales. MORE..
7 Nov 2025 (7:08 PM)