SEC welcomes key proposals in Budget 2027 to boost capital marketThe Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has welcomed the inclusion of two proposals aimed at strengthening the country's capital market in Budget 2027.30m agoNo concessions for vehicle imports in 2027 Budget – VIASLVehicle importers and the general public were eagerly awaiting concessions on vehicle imports through the 2027 Budget, however, no relief has been announced in this regard, says Vice President of the Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) Arosha Rodrigo.54m agoNorth Korean hackers used fake video calls in $400m crypto hack, says FBIState-sponsored hackers from North Korea have taken more than $400 million in cryptocurrency by using fake video calls to steal people's identities, US authorities say.1h agoNorth Korean hackers used fake video calls in $400m crypto hack, says FBIState-sponsored hackers from North Korea have taken more than $400 million in cryptocurrency by using fake video calls to steal people's identities, US authorities say.1h agoNEWS ALERTOver 100 Kg of heroin and ‘Ice’ seized from fishing trawler off Southern CoastThe Sri Lanka Navy has seized approximately 52–60 kg of heroin and more than 50 kg of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) from a local multi-day fishing trawler intercepted in the high seas off Sri Lanka’s southern coast.1h agoNEWS ALERTOver 100 Kg of heroin and ‘Ice’ seized from fishing trawler off Southern CoastThe Sri Lanka Navy has seized approximately 52–60 kg of heroin and more than 50 kg of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) from a local multi-day fishing trawler intercepted in the high seas off Sri Lanka’s southern coast.1h agoArchaeology Dept. restricts traders’ access to protest site near Ruwanweli SeyaThe Department of Archaeology has imposed restrictions on the use of the land where a Satyagraha protest was held near the historic Ruwanweli Maha Seya in Anuradhapura, prohibiting traders from accessing the site.2h agoArchaeology Dept. restricts traders’ access to protest site near Ruwanweli SeyaThe Department of Archaeology has imposed restrictions on the use of the land where a Satyagraha protest was held near the historic Ruwanweli Maha Seya in Anuradhapura, prohibiting traders from accessing the site.2h agoChamber 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.3h agoChamber 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.3h agoConsignment 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 11.3h agoConsignment 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 11.3h 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.3h 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.3h 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.3h 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.3h 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.4h 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.4h 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.4h 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.4h 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.5h 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.5h 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.5h 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.5h 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.6h 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.6h 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.6h 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.6h 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. 7h 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. 7h 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 26.7h 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 26.7h 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.7h 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.7h 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.7h 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.7h 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.8h 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.8h ago
