Personal motor vehicle imports from February next year

Import of motor vehicles for personal use will be allowed from February 1, 2025, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said.

IMF agrees to raise income tax threshold: President

The government was able to reach an agreement with the IMF at the third review to raise the income tax threshold from Rs. 100,000 to Rs. 150,000 per month, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Most polluted locations in Colombo identified

Six locations in Colombo have been identified as highly polluted, according to the real-time Air Quality Index (AQI).

India spinner Ashwin retires from international cricket

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his immediate retirement from international cricket following the third Test against Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday.

President in Parliament

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament to attend the sessions this morning.

Harsha appointed Chairman of Committee on Public Finance

SJB MP Harsha de Silva has been appointed as Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF), Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne announced today.

Nizam Kariapper sworn in as MP

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) member Nizam Kariapper was sworn in as a national list MP before Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne.

Adani Group dealings with other countries not Sri Lanka’s concern – President

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said his government is not concerned with Adani Group’s dealings with other countries but is instead focused only on what the conglomerate does in Sri Lanka.

Remaining Sri Lankans at cyber camps in Myanmar to be repatriated

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism said it is collaborating with relevant authorities to ensure the swift rescue and repatriation of Sri Lankans still trapped in Myanmar.

Plan to relocate President’s House, Temple Trees to Sri J’pura Kotte put on hold

The new government led by the National People’s Power (NPP) has put on hold plans by the previous rule to relocate the President’s House, Temple Trees, the Prime Minister’s office and the Presidential Secretariat to Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, a top source said.

Expressway exits accept only local currency, inconveniencing tourists and locals

Tourists and the local community face inconvenience when making payments at expressway toll gates, as they currently accept only Sri Lankan currency, the Daily Mirror has learnt.

Sri Lanka’s internet subscriptions hit 26mn connections

The number of internet subscriptionsin Sri Lanka, including mobile internet connections, has risen to 26 million units by the end of the second quarter of 2024, according to local analytics platform Charts.lk.

Chamith Wijesundera questions Government’s commitment to integrity

Chamith Wijesundera, National Youth Organizer of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has called for decisive action against candidates who provide false qualifications or spread misinformation to gain votes.

IOC cuts funding to Sri Lanka over internal feud

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Olympic Committee of Asia (OCA) have raised concerns about the internal disputes of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL), which have yet to be addressed and resolved properly.

Short-finned pilot whale found ashore near Bambalapitiya; cause unknown

A short-finned pilot whale was found ashore near the beach close to the Bambalapitiya Railway Station last night, but the cause of its arrival on the coast has not yet been revealed, Marine Scientist Dr. Asha de Vos said.

Pope reveals he was target of suicide bomb attempt during 2021 Iraq visit

Pope Francis has revealed he was the target of an attempted suicide bombing during his visit to Iraq three years ago, the first by a Catholic pontiff to the country and probably the riskiest foreign trip of his 11-year papacy.

Court orders to assess air quality in Jaffna

The Court of Appeal today directed the Central Environmental Authority to assess the air quality in the Jaffna area and present its findings to the court.

SJB MP Kavinda’s ’’Dr.’’ title questioned in Parliament

Claiming that no one can use the title of a medical doctor without being registered with the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) as per the Medical Ordinance, government MP Dr. Janaka Senaratne today challenged SJB MP Dr. Kavinda Jayawardena to produce his SLMC registration.

RW praises AKD

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe commended his successor Anura Kumara Dissanayake for deciding to proceed with the Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement with India.

Only ministers, MPs have benefited most from President’s Fund: Govt.

Former Ministers and MPs have disproportionately benefited from the President’s Fund, receiving financial assistance for medical treatment that goes beyond the fund’s original purpose, Parliament was informed today.

Buildings flattened as 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu

A powerful 7.3 earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, sparking a network outage, crushing vehicles and damaging multiple buildings, including a complex in the capital Port Vila that hosts the diplomatic missions of Western nations including the United States.

Will table educational qualifications in Parliament tomorrow: Sajith

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said he will table all his education qualifications in the House tomorrow.

Total of 9,500 metric tons of rice imported, announces Customs

The Sri Lanka Customs announced today that a total of 9,500 metric tons of rice has been imported into the country as of now.

Dr. Archchuna’s eligibility for Parliamentary seat challenged

A writ petition has been filed before the Court of Appeal seeking an order declaring that Jaffna District Parliamentarian Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna is disqualified to be a Member of Parliament and is thus not entitled to hold office as a MP.

Biomedical engineer charged with corruption in procurement of 35 operating theater lamps

The Colombo High Court today served indictments on a biomedical engineer attached to the Biomedical Engineering Unit of the Health Ministry for allegedly causing a financial loss to the government during the procurement of 35 operating theater lamps.

Egg producers hit by price drop due to over-production

Egg producers have been affected by the price drop of eggs in the local market caused by high production, Sri Lanka Association of Animal Production president Ajith Gunasekera said.

Justice Minister calls for suspension of Parliament website until errors rectified

Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakara today called for the suspension of the Parliament website until erroneous data with regard to MPs are corrected.

Deputy Speaker clarifies that he is not a specialist

Deputy Speaker Rizvy Sally today clarified that he is not a specialist doctor and never used the title in his official letterheads, visiting cards and prescriptions.

Government to remove tri-forces security of former Presidents from next week

The government has decided to remove the security provided by the tri-forces to former Presidents from next week, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said today.

IMF agreed to hold discussions on zoom; MP questions why officials visited Washington

Opposition MP Chamara Sampath today questioned why the Central Bank and Finance Ministry officials visited Washington spending a colossal sum of money despite the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s agreeing to hold discussions on its Extended Fund Facility (IMF) via zoom facility.