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2025 Budget passed in Parliament with amendments
2025 Budget passed in Parliament with amendments
The Third Reading of the 2025 Budget was passed in Parliament with amendments by a majority of 114 votes this evening (21). MORE..
MPs’ pension to be abolished, insurance reduced; Presidents Entitlements Act to be amended
MPs’ pension to be abolished, insurance reduced; Presidents Entitlements Act to be amended
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that the bills to abolish the pension for Members of Parliament (MPs) and to amend the Presidents Entitlements Act will be introduced soon. MORE..
Indian PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka on April 5
Indian PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka on April 5
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka for an official visit on April 05, 2025. MORE..
CCD officers who surrendered over Weligama shooting granted bail
CCD officers who surrendered over Weligama shooting granted bail
The six police officers attached to the Colombo Crime Division (CCD), who surrendered to the Matara Magistrate’s Court over the shooting incident in front of a hotel at Weligama in Matara, have been granted bail by the court. MORE..
President arrives in Parliament ahead of 2025 Budget vote
President arrives in Parliament ahead of 2025 Budget vote
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament, a short while ago, to participate in the final day of the Third Reading debate on the 2025 Budget. MORE..
| March 21, 2025 5:48 pm
US Indo-Pacific Command chief hails Sri Lanka’s vital role in Indian Ocean security
US Indo-Pacific Command chief hails Sri Lanka’s vital role in Indian Ocean security
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), was held today (21) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
CBSL issues notice on prohibited pyramid schemes
CBSL issues notice on prohibited pyramid schemes
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a special notice regarding prohibited pyramid schemes. MORE..
Over 400 nominations for LG Election rejected
Over 400 nominations for LG Election rejected
The Commissioner General of Elections, Saman Sri Ratnayake, says that the nominations process for the 2025 Local Government Elections was conducted across 25 districts from March 17 to 12 noon yesterday (20). MORE..
Sri Lanka’s deflation drops marginally in February 2025
Sri Lanka’s deflation drops marginally in February 2025
The overall rate of inflation as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on Y-o-Y basis increased to -3.9 % in February 2025, compared to -4.0% in January 2024, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder: Evidence uncovered against arrested cops, all suspects further remanded
‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder: Evidence uncovered against arrested cops, all suspects further remanded
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered ten suspects arrested in connection with the shooting and killing of the notorious criminal figure and drug trafficker Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne alias “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” to be remanded further until April 04. MORE..
Sri Lankan Airlines’ flights to London cancelled
Sri Lankan Airlines’ flights to London cancelled
Sri Lankan Airlines has cancelled several flights to London scheduled to depart Colombo today, due to the temporary closure of Heathrow Airport in London following a large fire at a nearby electrical substation. MORE..
Heathrow Airport closes for the day after a fire knocks out power, disrupting hundreds of flights
Heathrow Airport closes for the day after a fire knocks out power, disrupting hundreds of flights
Britain’s Heathrow Airport was closed for the day Friday after a fire knocked out its power, disrupting flights for hundreds of thousands of passengers at Europe’s busiest travel hub. MORE..
World Indoor Athletics Championship: Sri Lanka’s Chamod Yodhasinghe qualifies for semifinals
World Indoor Athletics Championship: Sri Lanka’s Chamod Yodhasinghe qualifies for semifinals
Sri Lanka’s Chamod Yodhasinghe has qualified for the Men’s 60m semi-finals at the World Indoor Athletics Championship being held in Nanjing, China. MORE..
Six CCD officers surrender in connection with Weligama shooting incident
Six CCD officers surrender in connection with Weligama shooting incident
The six officers of the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) charged in connection with the shooting incident at a hotel in Weligama, Matara, have surrendered to the Matara Magistrate’s Court today (21) through a motion. MORE..
CID raises new suspicion over Piumi Hansamali’s cosmetics business
CID raises new suspicion over Piumi Hansamali’s cosmetics business
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has directed the Illegal Assets Investigation Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to further investigate Piumi Hansamali under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and report progress to the court. MORE..
Tense situation during protest near Parliament Roundabout
Tense situation during protest near Parliament Roundabout
A tense situation has been reported at Polduwa Junction, near the Parliament Roundabout, where protesting unemployed graduates are facing off with the police, Ada Derana reporter said.
Trump signs order aimed at dismantling US Department of Education
Trump signs order aimed at dismantling US Department of Education
Flanked by students and educators, U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order intended to essentially dismantle the federal Department of Education, making good on a longstanding campaign promise to conservatives. MORE..
Application called for appointing member to RTI commission
Application called for appointing member to RTI commission
Applications have been called for the appointment of a member to the Right to Information (RTI) Commission. MORE..
SLAF training aircraft crashes in Wariyapola
SLAF training aircraft crashes in Wariyapola
A training aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has crashed in the Wariyapola area, according to the SLAF Spokesman. MORE..
| March 21, 2025 8:35 am
Sri Lanka cannot abandon IMF framework, must strengthen foreign ties – Ranil
Sri Lanka cannot abandon IMF framework, must strengthen foreign ties – Ranil
Sri Lanka must embrace rapid economic growth and bold reforms to secure its future, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe asserted, warning that the country cannot afford to remain stagnant. MORE..
| March 21, 2025 8:11 am
24-year-old woman arrested over Nagalagam Street shooting
24-year-old woman arrested over Nagalagam Street shooting
A 24-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the shooting incident that occurred on March 17 in the Nagalagam Street area, in the Grandpass Police Division. MORE..
Sri Lanka–Indonesia discuss integrating EVs into Sri Lanka’s public transport system
Sri Lanka–Indonesia discuss integrating EVs into Sri Lanka’s public transport system
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has met with Dewi Gustina Tobing, the Ambassador of to Sri Lanka, at the Parliament complex to discuss areas of collaboration between the two nations. MORE..
Evening showers expected in parts of the island
Evening showers expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Northern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m. today (21). MORE..
Sri Lanka drops to 133rd in world happiness ranking
Sri Lanka drops to 133rd in world happiness ranking
Sri Lanka has dropped five places to the 133rd spot in the rankings in the 2025 edition of the World Happiness Report. MORE..
Kirsty Coventry elected IOC president and is first woman, first African to lead global Olympic body
Kirsty Coventry elected IOC president and is first woman, first African to lead global Olympic body
Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee and become the first woman and first African to get perhaps the biggest job in global sports. MORE..
