Sri Lanka’s rubber industry is at crossroads at present with changes taking place in trade, climate, and global consumer expectations, and these have contributed to the falling output, the Ceylon Rubber Traders’ Association (CRTA) said.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday announced the appointment of Nilupa Perera as the Chief Regulatory Officer (CRO), effective 9 July 2025 succeeding Renuke Wijayawardhane, who retires after a 31-year career at the CSE.

The Inland Revenue Staff Officers’ Association (IRSOA) urged the government to grant tax concessions for importing vehicles with engine capacities below 1,500cc instead of prioritising the import of higher-capacity vehicles that drain more foreign

The Supreme Court ruled that the police have violated the Fundamental Rights of two farmers who participated in a 2018 protest, by causing their remand custody through the submission of an unlawful report and moving for remand based on arbitrary reas

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa dismissed concerns over vehicle imports, stating that undue fear is being created unnecessarily.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed the trading day on a negative note, despite witnessing heightened trading activity. Within the first half of the session alone, the market generated approximately LKR 5.00 billion in turnover, primarily driven

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to fast-track the digitization of the Sri Lanka Customs Department, highlighting it as a priority for establishing a digital economy by 2030.

The local vehicle market could face sharp price hikes if the government imposes any conditions on utilising the remaining USD 200 million allocated for vehicle imports, Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) President Prasad Manage war

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has been summoned to the Criminal Investigation Department’s (CID) Special Investigations Unit 4 tomorrow (09) at 9:00 a.m.

Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the most sought-after travel destinations for the 2025 summer season, according to new data released by Emirates.

The main suspect in connection with the recent shooting of Ami Upul, a known associate of underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa, has been arrested by the Ragama Police.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday told President Donald Trump he had nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize, handing Trump a nomination letter during a meeting at the White House.

The Cabinet has granted approval for the appointment of a three-member committee to investigate irregularities reported at the Central Cultural Fund (CCF) between 2017 and 2020.

M.B.N.A. Premarathne, a retired Commodore of the Sri Lanka Navy, is to be appointed as the new Commissioner General of Excise.

Legal action is to be initiated against 982 individuals following a nationwide mosquito control campaign carried out by the Ministry of Health from June 30 to July 5.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to provide an annual allowance of Rs. 7,500 to teachers serving in registered religious schools, starting in 2026.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Sri Lanka Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the Sri Lanka Navy to independently conduct maritime security operations under the supervision of the Ministry of Defence.

Boossa Prison authorities recovered a parcel containing eight mobile phones that had been thrown into the prison premises early this morning.

Sri Lanka plans to introduce a property tax by the first half of 2027, according to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).

Former Health Ministry Secretary Janaka Sri Chandragupta was released on bail in connection with an ongoing investigation into the alleged accumulation of illicit assets.

The former Commissioner General of the Motor Traffic Department, Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe and three others were released on bail over an illegal vehicle registration and number plate fraud case involving the failure to deregister vehicles from

Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels.

The specialist neurosurgeon Dr. Maheshi Wijerathna, attached to the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, was today ordered to be further remanded until July 15 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayathunga over allegations of corruption.

A decision is expected tomorrow on whether to change the treatment being given to the ailing elephant Bathiya, who has been ill for several days in the Polpithigama area.

The report of the committee that investigated into the container clearance scam will be presented to Parliament soon, Deputy Minister Anil Jayantha told the House today.

The national media policy will come into effect within three months, Minister of Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament today.

The first malaria treatment suitable for babies and very young children has been approved for use.

Eight Sri Lankan cricketers are set to take part in the fourth season of the International League T20 (ILT20), scheduled to be held from December 2025 to January 2026.

Acknowledging the fact that many within the department had helped to perform well during his short span of authority, the incumbent Chief of Excise, who will go on retirement tomorrow, said he could have earned billions of rupees more for the state a