Schaffter’s death a CRIME, rules court
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ruled that the death of Businessman, late Dinesh Schaffter was a crime. The announcement was […]
Sri Lanka watches anxiously as another tax hike approaches
The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to increase the existing Value Added Tax (VAT) rate to 18% with effect […]
Sinopec revises fuel prices
China based gas giant Sinopec Energy Lanka (Pvt) Limited, has also revised the prices of its petroleum products in keeping […]
CID arrests owner of company 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 […]
IMF, WB & several other organisations meet Prez
Representatives from the World Bank (WB), Asia Development Bank (ADB), International Monetary Fund (IMF), Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), IFCA, […]
Rice sold above MRP? Hotline introduced for complaints against vendors
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has introduced a hotline for the general public to inform of the vendors selling rice […]
‘Uncle Percy’ dies aged 87
Veteran Sri Lanka cricket cheerleader Percy Abesekera, AKA Uncle Percy, has passed away at the age of 87. ‘Uncle Percy’ […]
Pope calls for humanitarian aid pathway into Gaza
Pope Francis has called for a humanitarian aid pathway for supplies to be delivered into the Gaza strip. He further […]
PHI’s launch island-wide strike today
The Public Health Inspectors’ Union (PHIU) has launched a two-day strike from today (30), putting forward several demands. The PHIU […]
Tusker ‘Agbo’ fights for life after being shot at
The majestic Tusker ‘Agbo’, who is currently receiving treatment after having suffered gunshot injuries earlier this year, is believed to […]