National SME Forum 2025, organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, this week brought together over 200 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from across Sri Lanka,

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said the timing of its Executive Board meeting to approve Sri Lanka’s next tranche of funding, under the Extended Fund Facility, would depend on the government’s ability to deliver on key reform commitments,

Veteran hotelier Hiran Cooray on Thursday called on Sri Lanka’s tourism industry to raise its standards, urging a shift from what he described as a “three-star mentality” to one that reflects the country’s “five-star” potential.

Labour Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe today assured swift action to resolve the salary-related grievances of employees at the Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF), following a heated protest and urgent discussions with trade union representatives.

The Ministry of Education announced today that Muslim schools will be in session on May 26 and 27, 2025, due to a revision in the school holiday schedule for the Hajj festival (Eid al-Adha).

The sudden closure of the NEXT apparel manufacturing factory located in the Katunayake Free Trade Zone (FTZ) has drawn strong criticism from Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe, who said today that the move violates Sri Lanka’s labour laws

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said the government will not hesitate to take legal action against individuals or groups who promote the idea that the Sri Lankan military committed genocide during the civil war.

Former Sri Lanka Captain Angelo Mathews today announced his retirement from Test cricket. The veteran is set to play his last Test match against Bangladesh next month.

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court today ordered six former police officers attached to the Thambuttegama Police Station to personally pay Rs. 1.2 million in compensation to a young man who was arbitrarily arrested and tortured in custody in 2

A Sri Lankan delegation is set to participate in discussions in Washington, D.C., focusing on tariff-related matters, following an invitation extended by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a mixed note today, reflecting an overall optimistic market outlook, as investor sentiment remained positive following the interest rate cut announced yesterday. The momentum continued into today’s session

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union, citing a lack of progress in current trade negotiations.

A group of opposition MPs is set to request Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne to conduct a probe into Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake, whom they accuse of acting in an undemocratic manner during parliamentary sessions.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed Professor I.M. Karunathilake as the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Germany commencing on June 10.

The National Police Commission has approved a series of immediate transfers and new appointments affecting 16 Officers-in-Charge (OICs) across various police stations and divisions in Sri Lanka.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested three individuals, including a Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Motor Traffic for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 4 million.

The Ministry of Health has firmly denied recent media reports suggesting that it is obstructing the importation of salt into Sri Lanka.

The Parliamentary Staff Advisory Committee has approved the ongoing renovation works of the Parliament building to be carried out with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Army and the Sri Lanka Police.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP D.V. Chanaka said the National People’s Power (NPP) was secretly approaching members elected from the SLPP to seek their support to form councils.

A consignment of foreign cigarettes valued at Rs. 3.54 million was seized and a Sri Lankan passenger who attempted to smuggle it into the country was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by the Airport Police in the early hours of

Veteran Sri Lankan cricketer Angelo Mathews has announced his retirement from Test cricket. Mathews conveyed his decision through a post on his official handle on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today urged the government to rethink about the meal price hike for non-executive staff in Parliament.

The Chief Incumbent of the Sri Mangalarama Viharaya in Batticaloa, Ven. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thera has been arrested by the Ampara Police.

The management of the Katunayake factory has assured to help find jobs for the employees who lost their jobs due to the factory closure, Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe said today.

Sixteen-year-old Sashane Dassanayake has brought global recognition to Sri Lanka by winning the 2025 International Public Speaking Competition, held at the English-Speaking Union (ESU) International Headquarters, Dartmouth House, London, from May 12

Sri Lanka, an island nation surrounded by the Indian Ocean, is facing an unusual shortage of salt triggered by supply disruptions after heavy rainfall.

The Government plans to make learning Tamil and Sinhalese students from Grade Six to Nine learn both Tamil and Sinhalese as their respective second languages, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today.

Former Anuradhapura District MP Duminda Dissanayake has been arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division this morning over the recovery of a gold-plated T56 weapon from the Havelock City housing complex in Colombo.

There are no plans to increase the water tariff, Minister of Urban Development and Construction Anura Karunathilaka told Parliament today.