Sri Lanka’s economy is bracing for a potential shockwave, as the Free Trade Zone Manufacturers Association (FTZMA) warns that the proposed tariffs by President Donald Trump could lead to a loss of approximately 50,000 jobs in the initial stages and

National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa is set to release a new song he has written in response to the recent airstrikes on Iran and the ongoing violence against Palestinians.

When Richard Murcott, 42, moved to Germany, he believed his days on the rugby sidelines were behind him. Having previously coached in Sri Lanka and Dubai, the veteran coach was ready to step away from the game and settle into a quieter life — tendi

The government will have to subject itself to a probe (Rajayata Rajayama Parikshanayakata Bajanaya karanna wenawa) to uncover the truth behind Easter Sunday attacks, and it is a challenging task, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that all non-resident persons who provide services to customers in Sri Lanka through electronic platforms must register for Value Added Tax (VAT) if their earnings exceed a specified limit.

An Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Deputy Commissioner has been arrested by the Bribery Commission for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 50,000 from a businessman.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed the trading day on a negative note. As the new week commenced, the market experienced a decline, with investors engaging in profit-taking throughout the session.

A gazette notification has been issued announcing the list of digital services on which an 18 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) will be imposed with effect from October 01, 2025.

The Sri Lanka Embassy in Belgium, in collaboration with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges International (PoABI), organised a two-day fact-finding visit for a delegation from the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) on June 23 and 24.

Sri Lankan consumers and businesses making purchases from overseas online services could face further delays unless the government updates the country’s outdated e-commerce tax rules, the Advocata Institute has warned.

The Crimes Investigations Department (CID ) is expected to summon Samagi Jana Balawegaya ( SJB) Member of Parliament, Mujibur Rahman, to record a statement on the scam of releasing red-labelled containers.

Former Minister S.B. Dissanayake said underwold activities in the country vanished soon after Acting IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon assumed duities.

The Supreme Court was informed by the relevant parties that the Fundamental Rights petition filed challenging the decision not to admit local students to the MBBS degree programme at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) may be set

Hemali Anithra Wijerathna, daughter of Dr. Maheshi was ordered to be remanded till July 9 on charges of issuing death threats to the Assistant Director and an investigating officer of the Bribery Commission, following the conclusion of a court case i

Sri Lanka Cricket has named a 17-member squad for the upcoming T20 International series against Bangladesh, marking the return of former captain Dasun Shanaka and all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne to the national T20 setup.

The Power and Energy Ministry has called for tenders to auction fourteen luxury vehicles including six Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles.

Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake was today (07) further remanded until July 15 by the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court in connection with the case involving the recent discovery of a gold-plated T-56 assault rifle.

Indian media mogul Sanjog Gupta was on Monday (July 7) named the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jay Shah-led International Cricket Council (ICC) following an elaborate recruitment process which began in March this year.

The services of the Election Commission have been temporarily suspended from today (07) until further notice.

It has been decided to reduce the fuel allowance granted to Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne to 900 liters and to make it in line with the fuel allowance given to a cabinet minister, Parliament Secretary General’s office said yesterday.

Four youths who were bathing in the sea off the Eththukala shore were saved by the Police Life Saving Unit last evening when they were being dragged away by strong currents.

The 21-year-old daughter of Dr. Maheshi Surasinghe Wijerathna, a consultant neurosurgeon attached to Sri Jayawardenapura General Hospital, has been arrested by the Keselwatta Police.

Opposition MP Jagath Vithana has published his pay sheet on Facebook and has thus become the only MP to do so.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that countries aligning themselves with the ’’Anti-American policies’’ of BRICS, will be charged an additional 10% tariff.

Former Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has reportedly received death threats via phone calls from an underworld gang leader based in Dubai.

Deshamanya Bradman Weerakoon, a veteran Sri Lankan civil servant, has passed away at the age of 94, family sources confirmed.

The Authorities have decided to look into the possibility of converting the Beira Lake into an aerodrome. An initial discussion has been held in this regard with the participation of Defense Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at th

The government, which scrapped the Adani renewable energy projects, is now under duress to reimburse a few million U.S. dollars incurred by the company here initially, Daily Mirror reliably learns.

Indian companies looking to expand abroad have a good chance in Sri Lanka due to the island nation’s proximity, ITC Group Chief Executive Sanjiv Puri said.

Uganda’s long-serving president, Yoweri Museveni, 80, has been declared the governing party’s candidate in next year’s presidential election, opening the way for him to seek to extend his nearly 40 years in power.