Anti Terrorism Bill published without adequate consultation with relevant stakeholders - BASL 

Issuing a statement regarding the recently gazetted ‘Anti Terrorism Bill’, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) today announced that it would not hesitate to challenge any bill that would deem to undermine the Rule of Law and the Liberty of the Citizen in the country.

TikTok fined £12.7m for misusing children’s data

TikTok has been fined £12.7m by the UK’s data watchdog for failing to protect the privacy of children.

SOE losses equal the cost of education and health: Siyambalapitiya

State Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said that State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) have become a hot topic as it is a burden to the government, despite the intentions they were initiated with.

Sony Pictures Networks India extends deal with Sri Lanka Cricket

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) has extended its exclusive global media rights partnership to broadcast Sri Lanka Cricket matches for the next four years until March 2027.

Lunch packets, kottu, and fried-rice to go down by 20%

The price of lunch packets, kottu and fried rice will be reduced by 20% from midnight today, the All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) said today.

Some trade union leaders refrain from declaring assets –Labour Minister

Trade union leaders attached to government and semi government organizations have refrained from declaring their assets and liabilities in line with the Assets and Liabilities Act, Labour Minister Manusha Nanayakkara alleged today.

Three killed, one injured in head-on collision

Three individuals were killed and a child injured after a cab collided head-on with a three-wheeler at Yalabowa on the Wellawaya-Thanamalwila Road last night, Police said.

New Zealand demolish Sri Lanka in 2nd T20

New Zealand demolished Sri Lanka with a nine-wicket victory in the second Twenty20 international to level the series Wednesday, as opener Tim Seifert finished on 79 not out.

Employee who draws Rs. 200,000 per month now has to pay only Rs. 1,700/- as tax: Bandula

The PAYE tax payable by an employee who draws Rs. 200,000 a month is Rs. 7,500. His savings stands at Rs. 5,800 from the current fuel and gas price reduction. As such, he or she has to pay only Rs. 1,700 as payee tax, Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media Minister Dr Bandula Gunawardana said yesterday.

Presidential Election only possible later next year, former EC chairman opines

Amidst talks about a snap presidential election, former Election Commission’s Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya said yesterday that, in his opinion, such an election could be conducted only during the latter part of next year.

Water Supply TU strike continues from today, no office, customer services until further notice

The Water Supply Trade Union Alliance (WSTUA) has decided to continue their trade union action from today (April 5) as they have not received solutions to their demands.

It’s high time to transform educational system to meet challenges: Minister

It is high time to transform our educational system to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and the ministry is stepping on several developments in the education sector, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Policy rates on hold as financial conditions ease

The Monetary Board of the Central Bank left the key policy rates unchanged at the current levels as financial conditions continue to ease since the government clinched the US$ 3 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with the International Monetary Fund two weeks ago.

Organs of another brain dead teen donated to save multiple lives

Organs of a teenage boy who was declared brain dead has been donated with the permission of his family members to save the lives of several patients.

Paddy farmers to receive up to Rs.40, 000 as fertiliser subsidy during Yala season

The Cabinet nod has been granted to provide upto Rs.40, 000 as a financial subsidy for paddy farmers to procure fertilisers in the upcoming Yala season.

Telecom to be restructured on special model: Siyambalapitiya

Restructuring of Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) will be done by the institution that will be set up following the model of Singapore and Malaysia to run state institutions, State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya told Parliament today.

Counter Terrorism Bill will turn citizens into slaves: Cardinal

The proposed Counter Terrorism Bill will make citizens of the country into slaves as it can be used to harass people, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith alleged today.

Bill to support LGBT Q plus people presented to Parliament

A private member’s Bill to amend the penal code in favour of LGBT Q plus people was presented to Parliament by MP Premanath Dolawatta today.

Dasun Shanaka to join Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023

Gujarat Titans have signed Sri Lankan limited overs skipper Dasun Shanaka to replace the injured Kane Williamson in IPL 2023.

Cross over cross talk in Parliament

MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who predicted a mass crossover of SJB MPs to government, threw a challenge at Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella requesting him to resign from his parliamentary seat if the crossover takes place.

Over 30 instances of corruption in the last decade - Sports Minister’s panel to investigate FSL says

The panel appointed to look into administrative and financial issues of the Football Sri Lanka (FSL) between 2012 and 2022 has found over 30 instances of corruption, Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe said.

Excuse SLFP CPC TUs who protested: Maithripala appeals to President

Former President Maithripala Sirisena today appealed to President Ranil Wickremesinghe to excuse on humanitarian grounds the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) employees attached to the SLFP trade unions, who were taken to task for participating in recent protests.

Harsha, Eran, and Kabir praised for their positive approach on IMF

While praising SJB MPs Harsha De Silva, Eran Wickremaratne and Kabir Hashim for positively taking IMF proposals, Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said today some MPs were trying to gain political advantages at the cost of the poor people.

Electricity tariff should be reduced by 30%: PUCSL Chairman

The Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) Chairman Janaka Rathnayake said yesterday that the electricity tariff should be reduced by 30%.

Govt. collects Rs. 25,577mn from Personal Income Tax for 1st quarter

The Inland Revenue Department has collected a tax revenue of Rs.25,577 million from the Advanced Personal Income Tax (APIT) for the first quarter of 2023.

Fuel quota inceased for New Year festive season

The existing fuel quota has been increased for the New Year festive season and will come into effect from midnight today, said the President’s Media Division (PMD).

Failure to take legal action within next 45 days, SL will face the danger of losing compensation: CEJ

If the Sri Lankan government did not take legal action within 45 days for the X-Press Pearl Disaster, the island nation might not receive the compensation, the Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) said today.

Joint programme to nab errant traders during festive season: Minister

The Ministry of Trade will take stern action against traders who sell goods at exorbitant prices during the festive season, Trade Minister Nalin Fernando said today.

Death of Dinesh Shafter: GA’s report to be forwarded to panel of medical experts

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s court today ordered the Court Registrar that the Government Analyst’s report pertaining to the death of businessman Dinesh Shafter be forwarded to the panel of medical experts who were appointed to perform a fresh post-mortem inquiry into the Shafter’s death.

SL among best places to travel around the World in 2023- Forbes

Sri Lanka is among 23 best places to travel around the World in 2023, according to the Forbes.