Arrest made in suspected Australian mushroom poisoning deaths
An Australian woman has been arrested over the suspected mushroom poisoning deaths of three people.
Government calls bids for divestiture of SriLankan Airlines
The government has called for bids for the divestiture of the debt-ridden national carrier SriLankan Airlines, Minister of Ports, Shipping & Aviation says.
CID arrests company owner responsible for importing substandard medicine
The owner of the company which had allegedly imported the vials of substandard immunoglobulin, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).
Indian Finance Minister to visit Sri Lanka today
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on an official visit to Sri Lanka today.
7 countries get visa free travel benift in Sri Lanka wef next Tuesday
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando confirmed that the visa-free arrivals push for seven countries will come into effect from 7 November.
Anti-war protesters interrupt Antony Blinken at US Senate hearing
Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza interrupted US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a Senate hearing on Tuesday.
RAMIS project to be implemented in December: Siyambalapitiya
The Revenue Administration Management Information System (RAMIS) project aimed at conducting all tax-related activities more accurately and efficiently, will be implemented in December, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siambalapitiya said, while speaking to the media after a programme in the Ruwanwella area last evening.
President gets tough with IRD, Excise, Customs over revenue failure
- Despite repeated orders, IRD fails to increase tax files
- IRD, Customs, Excise questioned on delay of digitalising files
- So far only 500,000 continue to be under tax net
- Govt. says compelled to increase VAT as State Depts fail to collect revenue
Property tax to boost Government revenue 2025 onwards
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said the proposed property tax will help boost the income collection to the Government coffers.
Turkish Airlines launches direct flights to Colombo after 11 years
After a remarkable 11 years of service to Sri Lanka, Turkish Airlines has ushered in a new era by inaugurating direct flights from Istanbul to Colombo.
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World Bank to boost climate-smart agriculture in Sri Lanka
World Bank Managing Director for Operations Anna Bjerof and Regional Vice-President South Asia Martin Raiser, yesterday conducted a field visit to the Climate Smart Farmer Training School in Thirappane.
CSE turnover slumps to 4-month low of Rs. 397 million
The turnover at the Colombo stock market slumped to a four-month low of Rs. 397 million as investors showed lacklustre interest amidst uncertainty over Budget 2024 and other factors.
Bangladesh opposition chief Alamgir arrested after clashes
Bangladesh's opposition leader and dozens of members of his party have been arrested after violent anti-government protests in Dhaka.
Anti-Israel mob storms Dagestan airport in Russia
Israel has urged Russia to protect "all its citizens and all Jews" after a large mob stormed a Dagestan airport, some shouting antisemitic slogans.