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April 9, 2026

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Alleged violation of P’ment privileges: Referred to committee following resolution

The alleged violation of parliamentary privileges by a Supreme Court (SC) order has been referred to the parliamentary Committee on […]

Indo-Lanka relations: New Passenger Terminal at KKS port to commence ferry service

A new passenger terminal at Kankesanturai (KKS) port, built at a cost of Rs 144 million is to be completed […]

Defence reforms: Govt. moots US-style veterans’ affairs dept.

The Government is evaluating several foreign models of veterans’ services as part of the ongoing “Defence 2030” review process, The Daily […]

Kiriella and Eran question IMF’s stance

Chief Opposition Whip and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian (MP) Lakshman Kiriella said on Friday (24) that they would ask […]

Festive season: Roadside bonanza for traders

The Ministry of Transport and Highways has decided to grant temporary permission to those engaged in self-employment to carry out […]

SL’s access shouldn’t be disrupted by big power rivalry: Prez

Sri Lanka’s access to the growing Indian and African markets should not be disrupted by any big power rivalry or […]

LG elections: EC seeks meeting with PM

The Elections Commission (EC) has yesterday (26) requested a meeting with the Prime Minister and Minister of Public Administration, Home […]

Will not oppose tax changes if targets are met: IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has informed a group of local trade union representatives on Friday (24) that the fund […]

Dollar rate goes up against Sri Lankan Rupee

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announced the official exchange rates today (24). Accordingly, the buying rate was declared […]

Families of victims of ‘Harak Kata’ protest outside BASL President’s house

A group of persons staged a protest before the President’s Counsel (PC) Saliya Pieris’s residence this morning (24 March), against his […]