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National Tax Week from tomorrow
National Tax Week from tomorrow
The ‘National Tax Week’ declared by the government to increase awareness on taxation and also to widen the tax base in the country, will begin tomorrow (02). MORE..
Rail services along Main Line affected due to train derailment
Rail services along Main Line affected due to train derailment
Rail services along the Main Line have been affected following a train derailment adjacent to the Galaboda railway station. MORE..
Names of Mayors and Chairpersons of several LG bodies gazetted
Names of Mayors and Chairpersons of several LG bodies gazetted
A gazette extraordinary has been issued containing the names of Mayors, Deputy Mayors, Chairpersons, and Vice-Chairpersons of several local government institutions. MORE..
10,000 people in 14 districts affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka
10,000 people in 14 districts affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka
A total of 10,270 individuals from 2,757 families have been affected by the adverse weather conditions prevailing in the country, according to the Disaster Management Center. MORE..
Sri Lankan economy remains resilient supported by healthy inflows: CBSL
Sri Lankan economy remains resilient supported by healthy inflows: CBSL
The external sector of the Sri Lankan economy remained resilient in April 2025, supported by healthy inflows from tourist earnings and workers’ remittances, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Youth arrested with over 3kg of heroin in Veyangoda
Youth arrested with over 3kg of heroin in Veyangoda
An individual has been arrested for the possession of 3 kilograms and 655 grams of heroin in Veyangoda, Police said. MORE..
71 killed due to excessive pre-monsoon rains in India’s Karnataka
71 killed due to excessive pre-monsoon rains in India’s Karnataka
The office of the Chief Minister of India’s Karnataka state has said that 71 people lost their lives due to excessive pre-monsoon showers in the state since April. MORE..
Prevailing showery conditions to reduce from today
Prevailing showery conditions to reduce from today
The prevailing showery condition in the southwestern part of the island is expected to reduce gradually from today (01), the Department of Meteorology has said. MORE..
New Covid-19 subvariants detected in Sri Lanka: Health officials urge vigilance, not panic
New Covid-19 subvariants detected in Sri Lanka: Health officials urge vigilance, not panic
The Medical Research Institute (MRI) of Sri Lanka has confirmed the presence of two new Omicron subvariants—LF.7 and XFG—currently spreading across parts of Asia, within the country. MORE..
No fuel price revision for June
No fuel price revision for June
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced that there will be no revision of fuel prices for the month of June 2025. MORE..
Landslide early warning for several districts extended
Landslide early warning for several districts extended
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has further extended the Level-1 Landslide Early Warning issued to certain areas in the districts of Galle, Kegalle, Kandy, Ratnapura and Nuwara Eliya. MORE..
President attends Build SL 2025 Housing and Construction Expo
President attends Build SL 2025 Housing and Construction Expo
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid a visit to the 20th “Build SL Housing and Construction International Exhibition” organized by the Chamber of Construction Industry of Sri Lanka (CCI), this morning (31). MORE..
Prevailing showery conditions to reduce from tomorrow
Prevailing showery conditions to reduce from tomorrow
The Department of Meteorology says that prevailing showery conditions in the southwestern part of the island are expected to reduce gradually from tomorrow (01). MORE..
Names of elected LG members and nominees gazetted
Names of elected LG members and nominees gazetted
The names of the elected and nominated members for the respective local authorities, following the Local Government Elections 2025, have been officially published in the government gazette based on the respective administrative districts. MORE..
Conditions in Gaza are catastrophic despite renewed aid, UN says
Conditions in Gaza are catastrophic despite renewed aid, UN says
The situation in Gaza is the worst since the war between Israel and Hamas militants began 19-months ago, the United Nations said on Friday, despite a resumption of limited aid deliveries in the Palestinian enclave where famine looms. MORE..
Police Commission amends delegation of powers & introduces new appeals procedure
Police Commission amends delegation of powers & introduces new appeals procedure
The National Police Commission has issued an Extraordinary Gazette notification amending specific provisions related to the delegation of powers under Article 155J of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Govt. freezes assets of designated individuals and entities under UN regulations
Govt. freezes assets of designated individuals and entities under UN regulations
An Extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued by the Ministry of Defence, announcing the freezing of all funds, financial assets, and economic resources belonging to designated individuals, groups, and entities in accordance with the United Nations Regulations No. 1 of 2012. MORE..
Over 4,600 people affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka
Over 4,600 people affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that a total of 4,623 individuals from 104 Divisional Secretariat Divisions across 13 districts have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Public and bank holidays of 2026 declared
Public and bank holidays of 2026 declared
An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued declaring the public and bank holidays stipulated for the year 2026. MORE..
Election Commission to gazette names of elected LG members today
Election Commission to gazette names of elected LG members today
The deadline for submitting the names of the elected members of the local government elections to the Election Commission expired at midnight yesterday (May 30). MORE..
Showers above 75mm expected in several areas
Showers above 75mm expected in several areas
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
US to double tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to 50%, Trump says
US to double tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to 50%, Trump says
President Donald Trump has announced the US will double its current tariff rate on steel and aluminium imports from 25% to 50%, starting on Wednesday. MORE..
Over 50,000 electricity breakdowns across Sri Lanka in 24 hours
Over 50,000 electricity breakdowns across Sri Lanka in 24 hours
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that a total of 50,009 electricity breakdowns have been reported across the country within the 24-hour period ending at 8.00 p.m. today (30), due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
President pledges to enhance Sri Lanka’s global reputation as a lawful nation
President pledges to enhance Sri Lanka’s global reputation as a lawful nation
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized his unwavering commitment to fulfilling his fundamental responsibility of elevating Sri Lanka’s international standing not as a criminal state protected by political patronage, but as a well-governed and law-abiding nation. MORE..
US proposes 60-day ceasefire for Gaza; hostage-prisoner swap
US proposes 60-day ceasefire for Gaza; hostage-prisoner swap
The U.S. plan for Gaza, seen by Reuters on Friday, proposes a 60-day ceasefire and the release of 28 Israeli hostages - alive and dead - in the first week, in exchange for the release of 1,236 Palestinian prisoners and the remains of 180 dead Palestinians. MORE..