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Implementation of new VAT tax invoice format postponed
Implementation of new VAT tax invoice format postponed
The implementation of the standardized Value Added Tax (VAT) tax invoice format has been postponed, the Commissioner General of Inland Revenue has stated. MORE..
Irrigation Department urges water conservation amid dry weather
Irrigation Department urges water conservation amid dry weather
The Irrigation Department has urged the general public to use water sparingly amid the prevailing dry weather conditions in the country. MORE..
“Not going to be there too much longer”: Trump’s big hint on Iran War timeline
“Not going to be there too much longer”: Trump’s big hint on Iran War timeline
US President Donald Trump has said the war in Iran is nearing its end and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen on its own once American forces withdraw from the region. MORE..
Sri Lanka-Russia seek to enhance inter-parliamentary cooperation
Sri Lanka-Russia seek to enhance inter-parliamentary cooperation
The Sri Lankan delegation led by the Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Ratnayake has held discussions with Vladimir Vasilyev, Parliamentary leader of the ruling United Russia party in the State Duma. MORE..
China and Pakistan call for “immediate ceasefire” and peace talks
China and Pakistan call for “immediate ceasefire” and peace talks
China and Pakistan today called for an “immediate ceasefire” and peace talks to resolve the war in Iran following high-level bilateral talks between the two countries in Beijing. MORE..
Sri Lankan among injured in Dubai from falling debris
Sri Lankan among injured in Dubai from falling debris
Four individuals including a Sri Lankan in Dubai have sustained injuries caused by falling debris from a successful interception. MORE..
Two decommissioned train compartments catch fire near Galle Railway Station
Two decommissioned train compartments catch fire near Galle Railway Station
A fire has broken out in two train compartments near the Galle Railway Station. MORE..
US Citizenship and Immigration Services resumes asylum claims after halt
US Citizenship and Immigration Services resumes asylum claims after halt
The Trump administration will resume processing some asylum applications after it halted all such claims following the shooting of two National Guard members by an asylum seeker, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said on Monday. MORE..
Suspect arrested in Kahawatta gem businessman murder case
Suspect arrested in Kahawatta gem businessman murder case
An individual has been taken into custody by police in connection with the murder of a gem businessman in Kahawatta. MORE..
Navy seizes fishing trawler with suspected narcotics in southwestern waters
Navy seizes fishing trawler with suspected narcotics in southwestern waters
A local multi-day fishing trawler suspected of smuggling a consignment of narcotics has been seized in the sea area off the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Health Minister issues strong response to GMOA over transfer demands
Health Minister issues strong response to GMOA over transfer demands
Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, stated that the government is in the process of preparing and implementing a formal transfer mechanism for medical officers. MORE..
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“Next few days in Iran War will be decisive,” Pete Hegseth warns Tehran
“Next few days in Iran War will be decisive,” Pete Hegseth warns Tehran
The United States is well aware of what China and Russia are doing to help Iran and are confronting those efforts where necessary, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a briefing on Tuesday. MORE..
Three million Indian officials to begin counting world’s largest population
Three million Indian officials to begin counting world’s largest population
More than 3 million Indian officials are to spend a year counting every single person in the world’s most populous nation, a mammoth task delayed in part by the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE..
March tourist arrivals surpass 175,000
March tourist arrivals surpass 175,000
A total of 175,661 tourists have arrived in the country so far in the month of March, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows.
Future of the Strait of Hormuz is mainly a “regional issue,” Qatar says
Future of the Strait of Hormuz is mainly a “regional issue,” Qatar says
Qatar said on Tuesday that the future of the Strait of Hormuz is “primarily a regional” one that needs to be resolved by “regional consensus.” MORE..
King Charles will visit Donald Trump next month, palace confirms
King Charles will visit Donald Trump next month, palace confirms
King Charles’ first state visit to the United States will go ahead next month despite calls for the trip to be delayed over objections to the Iran war. MORE..
Energy crisis to impact Vesak and Poson festivals? – Cabinet Spokesman clarifies
Energy crisis to impact Vesak and Poson festivals? – Cabinet Spokesman clarifies
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, stated that no electricity supply restrictions will be imposed during the upcoming Vesak and Poson religious festivals despite the energy crisis that has emerged in Sri Lanka due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. MORE..
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko has arrived in the island on an official visit. MORE..
SC rules Colombo and Kolonnawa councils responsible over Meethotamulla tragedy
SC rules Colombo and Kolonnawa councils responsible over Meethotamulla tragedy
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Colombo Municipal Council and the Kolonnawa Urban Council violated fundamental rights of residents by illegally dumping waste on the land known as “Pothuvil Kumbura” in Meethotamulla. MORE..
Israel prepared to keep striking Iran for ‘weeks to come’, military spokesperson says
Israel prepared to keep striking Iran for ‘weeks to come’, military spokesperson says
Israel is prepared for “weeks” more of fighting in Iran, a military spokesman said on Tuesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an interview the war was “beyond the halfway point.” MORE..
‘Sathosa’ Case: Ex-minister Johnston Fernando’s sons and two others granted bail
‘Sathosa’ Case: Ex-minister Johnston Fernando’s sons and two others granted bail
Two sons of former Minister Johnston Fernando and two former Lanka Sathosa officials currently in remand custody over the alleged misuse of a lorry belonging to Lanka Sathosa have been granted bail. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-Western, Northern and North-Central provinces and in Monaragala district. MORE..
All vehicle owners can obtain fuel tomorrow – CPC
All vehicle owners can obtain fuel tomorrow – CPC
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced that vehicles with registration plates ending in both odd and even numbers will be able to obtain fuel from filling stations tomorrow (April 1).
Customs to launch digital cargo clearance system from Colombo Port
Customs to launch digital cargo clearance system from Colombo Port
The process of clearing cargo for the three cargo inspection yards from Colombo Port will be conducted online starting this Friday (03), the Director General of Sri Lanka Customs, Seevali Arukgoda has announced. MORE..
Cabinet decision on fuel allowances for Ministers, MPs and public officials
Cabinet decision on fuel allowances for Ministers, MPs and public officials
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to provide fuel allowances for Ministers, Members of Parliament, and government officers based on the fuel prices as of March 1, 2026. MORE..