Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US failsIran has decided to shift its policy from defensive to "fully offensive" due to the deadlock in efforts to agree on a permanent end to its war with the United States, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday (Aug 17). 55m agoPolice launch real-time information system for Kandy Esala PeraheraSri Lanka Police have launched a special real-time information management system to assist the general public and devotees attending the historic Kandy Esala Perahera, which begins tomorrow (18).1h agoNo separate tax on overseas remittances through banks, IRD clarifiesSri Lankan migrant workers have no reason to fear taxation when remitting their legally earned overseas income through the formal banking system, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has asserted.1h agoNo separate tax on overseas remittances through banks, IRD clarifiesSri Lankan migrant workers have no reason to fear taxation when remitting their legally earned overseas income through the formal banking system, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has asserted.1h agoUndiyal Money Transfer Scheme: Four bank officials remanded over illegal money transfersFour officials from four leading private banks in Sri Lanka have been remanded until August 20 over their alleged involvement in an Undiyal money transfer operation involving approximately US$1 billion transferred illegally to foreign countries.1h agoUndiyal Money Transfer Scheme: Four bank officials remanded over illegal money transfersFour officials from four leading private banks in Sri Lanka have been remanded until August 20 over their alleged involvement in an Undiyal money transfer operation involving approximately US$1 billion transferred illegally to foreign countries.1h agoActing Police OIC, Constable arrested over alleged Rs. 20,000 bribeThe Acting Officer-in-Charge of the Sainthamaruthu Police Station and a police constable have been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over an alleged Rs. 20,000 bribe.2h agoActing Police OIC, Constable arrested over alleged Rs. 20,000 bribeThe Acting Officer-in-Charge of the Sainthamaruthu Police Station and a police constable have been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over an alleged Rs. 20,000 bribe.2h agoDonald Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal: ReportPresident Donald Trump on Monday (Aug 17) threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of a US deal with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz and called for Iran to surrender.2h agoDonald Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal: ReportPresident Donald Trump on Monday (Aug 17) threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of a US deal with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz and called for Iran to surrender.2h agoNHDA General Manager sent on compulsory leave over alleged serious misconductThe General Manager of the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) has been sent on compulsory leave with pay following the preliminary disclosure of several alleged serious acts of misconduct.2h agoNHDA General Manager sent on compulsory leave over alleged serious misconductThe General Manager of the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) has been sent on compulsory leave with pay following the preliminary disclosure of several alleged serious acts of misconduct.2h agoNearly 7,000 dengue cases reported in August A total of 6,914 dengue cases have been reported during August so far, pushing the total number of cases reported this year to 92,254, according to the latest data from the National Dengue Control Unit.3h agoNearly 7,000 dengue cases reported in August A total of 6,914 dengue cases have been reported during August so far, pushing the total number of cases reported this year to 92,254, according to the latest data from the National Dengue Control Unit.3h agoSri Lanka can manage inflation if oil prices stay around US$80, CBSL Governor saysSri Lanka will be able to manage the inflationary pressures if global oil prices remain at around US$80 a barrel through the end of this year, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Nandalal Weerasinghe has said.3h agoSri Lanka can manage inflation if oil prices stay around US$80, CBSL Governor saysSri Lanka will be able to manage the inflationary pressures if global oil prices remain at around US$80 a barrel through the end of this year, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Nandalal Weerasinghe has said.3h agoNEWS ALERTFour private bank managers remanded over alleged USD 1 billion outflow in import scamFour managers of four private commercial banks arrested over an alleged USD 1 billion transfer by a Colombo Fort-based money changer without the import of any goods have been remanded until August 20 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.4h agoNEWS ALERTFour private bank managers remanded over alleged USD 1 billion outflow in import scamFour managers of four private commercial banks arrested over an alleged USD 1 billion transfer by a Colombo Fort-based money changer without the import of any goods have been remanded until August 20 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.4h agoJapan provides Rs. 591 million grant for Sri Lanka’s public sector scholarship programmeThe government of Japan has provided a JPY 282 million (approximately Rs. 591 million) grant to Sri Lanka for the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) programme.4h agoJapan provides Rs. 591 million grant for Sri Lanka’s public sector scholarship programmeThe government of Japan has provided a JPY 282 million (approximately Rs. 591 million) grant to Sri Lanka for the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) programme.4h ago22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill included in Parliament Order PaperThe 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill has been included in the Parliament Order Paper, ahead of its scheduled presentation to Parliament tomorrow (18).4h ago22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill included in Parliament Order PaperThe 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill has been included in the Parliament Order Paper, ahead of its scheduled presentation to Parliament tomorrow (18).4h agoNeville Fernando Hospital operations to get funding boost under 2027 Defence BudgetThe government is moving ahead with plans to commence operations at the Neville Fernando Hospital, with funding requirements and the hospital’s future development among key issues discussed during a 2027 pre-budget meeting on the Ministry of Defence today (17).4h agoNeville Fernando Hospital operations to get funding boost under 2027 Defence BudgetThe government is moving ahead with plans to commence operations at the Neville Fernando Hospital, with funding requirements and the hospital’s future development among key issues discussed during a 2027 pre-budget meeting on the Ministry of Defence today (17).4h agoEl Niño may affect power generation in March and April, Minister warnsThe prevailing El Niño conditions could have an impact on electricity generation in Sri Lanka in late March and during the first two weeks of April next year, Minister of Energy Anura Karunathilaka said.5h agoEl Niño may affect power generation in March and April, Minister warnsThe prevailing El Niño conditions could have an impact on electricity generation in Sri Lanka in late March and during the first two weeks of April next year, Minister of Energy Anura Karunathilaka said.5h agoKandy Esala Perahera begins tomorrow, Police announce special traffic planThe first Kumbal Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera will take to the streets tomorrow night (18), with the Sri Lanka Police implementing a special security and traffic management plan for the event. 5h agoKandy Esala Perahera begins tomorrow, Police announce special traffic planThe first Kumbal Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera will take to the streets tomorrow night (18), with the Sri Lanka Police implementing a special security and traffic management plan for the event. 5h agoFour police officers arrested over alleged Rs. 500,000 bribe released on bailFour police officers arrested over an alleged Rs. 500,000 bribe taken from the owner of a cannabis plantation in Nikawewa, within the Thanamalwila Police Division, have been released on bail by the Wellawaya Magistrate’s Court.6h agoFour police officers arrested over alleged Rs. 500,000 bribe released on bailFour police officers arrested over an alleged Rs. 500,000 bribe taken from the owner of a cannabis plantation in Nikawewa, within the Thanamalwila Police Division, have been released on bail by the Wellawaya Magistrate’s Court.6h agoAugust Aswesuma payment to be credited on WednesdayThe August Aswesuma welfare payment will be credited to beneficiaries’ bank accounts on August 19, the Welfare Benefits Board stated.6h agoAugust Aswesuma payment to be credited on WednesdayThe August Aswesuma welfare payment will be credited to beneficiaries’ bank accounts on August 19, the Welfare Benefits Board stated.6h agoVery strong El Niño likely by year-end, Met. Department warnsSri Lanka could face a very strong El Niño event by the end of 2026, with global climate forecasts indicating a probability of more than 90%, according to the Department of Meteorology.6h agoVery strong El Niño likely by year-end, Met. Department warnsSri Lanka could face a very strong El Niño event by the end of 2026, with global climate forecasts indicating a probability of more than 90%, according to the Department of Meteorology.6h agoIRD confirms 15% tax on service export income from 2025/26Income earned from the export of services is subject to a 15% tax from the 2025/2026 assessment year, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has confirmed.7h agoIRD confirms 15% tax on service export income from 2025/26Income earned from the export of services is subject to a 15% tax from the 2025/2026 assessment year, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has confirmed.7h agoNEWS ALERTSpecial traffic plan for Kandy Esala Perahera from tomorrow Sri Lanka Police will implement a special traffic and security plan from tomorrow (18) in view of the annual Kandy Esala Perahera.7h agoNEWS ALERTSpecial traffic plan for Kandy Esala Perahera from tomorrow Sri Lanka Police will implement a special traffic and security plan from tomorrow (18) in view of the annual Kandy Esala Perahera.7h ago
