The case of a 21-year-old student detained for nearly nine months under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) will be taken up in court today (July 9).

In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump firing off letters to 14 countries announcing new reciprocal tariff rates while delaying the implementation of the same for other countries till August 1, Sri Lanka continues to remain engaged with the U.S.

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

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).

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

The Presidential Secretariat has informed social activist Anuruddha Bandara that the names of officials attached to the Presidential Media Division cannot be disclosed.

Sri Lanka’s law enforcement authorities have intensified large-scale joint search operations across the country in response to a sharp rise in drug trafficking, underworld violence and gun-related crimes, the Daily Mirror learns.

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 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

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.

The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) said the electronic Revenue Licence system (eRL 2.0) is currently unavailable due to a critical technical infrastructure issue.

A total of 457 individuals were arrested during a special search operation conducted across the Galle, Matara and Elpitiya police areas in the Southern Province.

More than 300 individuals were arrested during a large-scale joint operation conducted overnight on July 4 in the areas of Kandana, Ja-Ela, Wattala and Ragama.

Granting ad hoc, non-transparent and large tax exemptions in the past has created significant issues, obviously on the fiscal space and revenue - not only in terms of losses in foregone revenue for the government but rise in corruption vulnerability,

The management of City of Dreams Sri Lanka has issued an official announcement warning the public about unauthorized tickets being circulated for its Grand Opening event, scheduled to take place on August 2.

Patients seeking life-saving procedures such as bypass surgeries at the Colombo National Hospital are compelled to bring surgical and pharmaceutical items from outside, costing over Rs. 100,000 due to a severe shortage of critical drugs and surgical

Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

The government’s provision of inaccurate data to the International Monetary Fund ( IMF ) has come under review by its Executive Board.

A total of Rs. 112,480 in fines was recovered after 37 habitual fare evaders were arrested during a special raid targeting passengers travelling without tickets.

Sri Lanka Customs has firmly rejected claims circulating on social media regarding the introduction of a new tax on small parcel imports clarifying that recent procedural changes are intended solely to ensure the accurate application of existing cust

Some Israelis, who are here as tourists, are involved in peddling various types of narcotics in their unauthorized business centres set up in certain pockets of the eastern province, posing a threat to public security, according to reports shared wit

Following its official launch in Sri Lanka yesterday, Starlink, the satellite-based internet service by SpaceX, has released its pricing options for both residential and business users.

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced that Starlink, his satellite-based internet service, is now available in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka, under the new government led by the National People’s Power (NPP) has identified nuclear power in its generation plan while phasing out coal power plants, Daily Mirror learns.

Former Controller General of Immigration and Emigration Harsha Ilukpitiya pleaded guilty before the Supreme Court over the contempt of court charges filed against him over the controversial visa deal.

Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake has urged bus owners to ensure seat belts are installed and used while transporting passengers for maximum safety and advised those unwilling to comply with the law to seek employment in another industry.

India is poised to secure another strategic investment in Sri Lanka with plans by its public sector company under the Indian Defence Ministry, ’Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL)’ for acquiring a majority stake in Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC).

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices, which will come into effect from midnight today (30).

The Department of Inland Revenue filed legal action before Colombo Additional Magistrate Pavithra Sanjeewani Pathirana against Arjun Aloysius, Anthony Randev and Jinendra John, directors of Mendis Company, over allegations of evading the payment of V

Police have seized a lorry transporting explosives along the Habarana-Trincomalee main road.