Chamber of Commerce backs Budget 2027, urges faster reforms to drive investment-led growthThe Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the broad direction of Budget 2027, stating that it reinforces Sri Lanka’s commitment to economic transformation while maintaining policy continuity, macroeconomic stability and fiscal discipline.4m agoSacks of heroin and Ice found aboard fishing trawler seized off southern coastOfficials have found 102 packets of heroin and crystal methamphetamine ('Ice') aboard a local multi-day fishing trawler seized by the Sri Lanka Navy during an operation on the high seas off the southern coast in the early hours of November 11.25m agoPolice foil forged document racket near Motor Traffic Department in NarahenpitaTwo individuals have been arrested by the Nugegoda Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau for allegedly producing and selling forged official documents, including driving licences, National Identity Cards and vehicle registration certificates.42m agoPolice foil forged document racket near Motor Traffic Department in NarahenpitaTwo individuals have been arrested by the Nugegoda Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau for allegedly producing and selling forged official documents, including driving licences, National Identity Cards and vehicle registration certificates.42m agoAwareness programme on new education reforms begins across islandThe national programme to raise awareness to officials attached to the education sector and school principals about the new education reforms and the revised National Curriculum Framework has commenced.45m agoAwareness programme on new education reforms begins across islandThe national programme to raise awareness to officials attached to the education sector and school principals about the new education reforms and the revised National Curriculum Framework has commenced.45m agoItalian schools defy new wave of bomb threats to remain openMore than 3,700 Italian schools received hoax bomb warnings on Thursday but the vast majority of them opted to remain open, following new advice from the government for handling such security threats.1h agoItalian schools defy new wave of bomb threats to remain openMore than 3,700 Italian schools received hoax bomb warnings on Thursday but the vast majority of them opted to remain open, following new advice from the government for handling such security threats.1h agoGazette issued revising Special Commodity Levy on several imported goodsThe Gazette notification announcing the reduction of the Special Commodity Levy imposed on several essential food items has been officially issued.1h agoGazette issued revising Special Commodity Levy on several imported goodsThe Gazette notification announcing the reduction of the Special Commodity Levy imposed on several essential food items has been officially issued.1h agoFourteen dead after truck loses control in 23-vehicle crash in UAEFourteen people have been killed and dozens injured after a truck driver lost control and hit several vehicles in Fujairah, in the United Arab Emirates, the interior ministry has said.2h agoFourteen dead after truck loses control in 23-vehicle crash in UAEFourteen people have been killed and dozens injured after a truck driver lost control and hit several vehicles in Fujairah, in the United Arab Emirates, the interior ministry has said.2h agoIsraeli strike on Gaza hospital kills six, including surgeon, medics sayAn Israeli airstrike on southern Gaza's main hospital overnight killed at least six Palestinians including a surgeon and a teenage boy, medics said, the latest Israeli attack to undermine a year-old ceasefire in the war-shattered territory.2h agoIsraeli strike on Gaza hospital kills six, including surgeon, medics sayAn Israeli airstrike on southern Gaza's main hospital overnight killed at least six Palestinians including a surgeon and a teenage boy, medics said, the latest Israeli attack to undermine a year-old ceasefire in the war-shattered territory.2h agoYouth wanted over murder arrested in Nuwara EliyaA 27-year-old individual wanted in connection with a murder was arrested near the Nuwara Eliya Bus Stand last evening (12), police stated.3h agoYouth wanted over murder arrested in Nuwara EliyaA 27-year-old individual wanted in connection with a murder was arrested near the Nuwara Eliya Bus Stand last evening (12), police stated.3h agoGovt. likely to enter into another agreement with IMF, Deputy Finance Minister saysSri Lanka is likely to enter into another agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando has said.3h agoGovt. likely to enter into another agreement with IMF, Deputy Finance Minister saysSri Lanka is likely to enter into another agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando has said.3h agoMinor flooding persists in parts of Nilwala and Gin rivers, Irrigation Dept. warnsMinor flood conditions continue to persist in certain areas along the Nilwala and Gin rivers, the Irrigation Department stated. 4h agoMinor flooding persists in parts of Nilwala and Gin rivers, Irrigation Dept. warnsMinor flood conditions continue to persist in certain areas along the Nilwala and Gin rivers, the Irrigation Department stated. 4h agoNEWS ALERTVen. Kassapa Thero and six others remanded until Nov. 26The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has remanded seven individuals, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, until November 26.4h agoNEWS ALERTVen. Kassapa Thero and six others remanded until Nov. 26The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has remanded seven individuals, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, until November 26.4h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTWidespread Microsoft outage takes down Outlook and other 365 servicesMicrosoft suffered a widespread outage on Thursday that impacted thousands of users across regions, according to outage-tracking website Downdetector.com.4h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTWidespread Microsoft outage takes down Outlook and other 365 servicesMicrosoft suffered a widespread outage on Thursday that impacted thousands of users across regions, according to outage-tracking website Downdetector.com.4h agoNEWS ALERTGlobal oil prices rise after Trump says US does not need 'a deal with Iran'Global energy prices rose on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said Washington no longer needs an agreement with Iran.5h agoNEWS ALERTGlobal oil prices rise after Trump says US does not need 'a deal with Iran'Global energy prices rose on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said Washington no longer needs an agreement with Iran.5h agoDebate on Second Reading of 2027 Budget begins todayThe debate on the Second Reading of the 2027 Budget is scheduled to commence in Parliament today (13), with proceedings set to begin at 9.30 a.m.5h agoDebate on Second Reading of 2027 Budget begins todayThe debate on the Second Reading of the 2027 Budget is scheduled to commence in Parliament today (13), with proceedings set to begin at 9.30 a.m.5h agoTemporary reduction in showers expected across Sri Lanka today – Met. Dept.The Department of Meteorology has announced a temporary reduction in showery conditions across Sri Lanka today (13 November).5h agoTemporary reduction in showers expected across Sri Lanka today – Met. Dept.The Department of Meteorology has announced a temporary reduction in showery conditions across Sri Lanka today (13 November).5h ago13-hour water cut for several areas in Kelaniya and Gampaha on SaturdayThe water supply to several areas in Kelaniya and Gampaha will be suspended for 13 hours and 30 minutes on Saturday (14), the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced.13h ago13-hour water cut for several areas in Kelaniya and Gampaha on SaturdayThe water supply to several areas in Kelaniya and Gampaha will be suspended for 13 hours and 30 minutes on Saturday (14), the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced.13h agoOne killed, four wounded in Washington, DC, shooting, police sayOne person was killed and four others were shot and wounded when a gunman opened fire inside a gym before barricading himself inside an apartment building in Washington, DC, on Thursday morning, police said.14h agoOne killed, four wounded in Washington, DC, shooting, police sayOne person was killed and four others were shot and wounded when a gunman opened fire inside a gym before barricading himself inside an apartment building in Washington, DC, on Thursday morning, police said.14h agoCustoms security officer arrested over Rs. 30,000 bribery allegationA Customs Security Officer has been arrested for allegedly soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 30,000 to provide documents required to clear two motorcycles imported from Japan.14h agoCustoms security officer arrested over Rs. 30,000 bribery allegationA Customs Security Officer has been arrested for allegedly soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 30,000 to provide documents required to clear two motorcycles imported from Japan.14h agoFlood warning issued for six DS areas in Nilwala River BasinThe Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning for six Divisional Secretariat areas in the Nilwala River Basin, cautioning that minor flooding could occur in low-lying areas over the next 24 hours following significant rainfall in the upper and middle catchment areas.14h agoFlood warning issued for six DS areas in Nilwala River BasinThe Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning for six Divisional Secretariat areas in the Nilwala River Basin, cautioning that minor flooding could occur in low-lying areas over the next 24 hours following significant rainfall in the upper and middle catchment areas.14h ago
