Sri Lanka’s Excise Department issues final notice for unpaid taxes

The Excise Department of Sri Lanka has issued a final warning to liquor manufacturers to pay their outstanding taxes.



IMF delegation to visit Sri Lanka for third review

A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Senior Mission Chief Peter Brewer is set to visit Sri Lanka next week to conduct the third review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program.



Shooting near Lotus Tower in Colombo leaves security officer injured

A shooting incident occurred last night (November 8) during a musical concert near the Lotus Tower in Colombo.



Sri Lanka sees 11.7% surge in foreign remittances for 2024’s first ten months

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka reports that foreign remittances received in October 2024 amounted to USD 587.7 million.



Ministry of Education issues guidelines to curb misuse of social media in schools

The Ministry of Education issued a circular yesterday (November 8) to school principals and education authorities concerning the responsible use of social media tools in schools.



Ragama school principal arrested for Rs. 150,000 bribe

A female principal of a primary school in Ragama was arrested yesterday afternoon (November 7) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for accepting a bribe of Rs. 150,000.



Sri Lanka closes schools on November 13 and 14 for General Election

The Ministry of Education has announced that all schools across Sri Lanka will close from November 13 to November 14, 2024, in preparation for the 2024 General Election, which will take place on November 14 (Thursday).



Postal voting for Sri Lanka’s 2024 General Election concludes today

The postal voting period for the upcoming 2024 general election in Sri Lanka concludes today (November 8).



Consumer Affairs Authority cracks down on rice price hikes and hoarding

The Consumer Affairs Authority in Sri Lanka states that it has intensified raids to identify establishments selling rice at inflated prices.



Lohan Ratwatte and wife further remanded until November 18, 2024

Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte and his wife have been further remanded until November 18, 2024, on charges of using a motor vehicle that was assembled illegally.



Harini criticizes racism for political gains and calls for national unity in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that those who claim to have political experience are, in fact, referring to experiences related to deceiving and misleading the people through theft and lies.



Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry extends firearm surrender deadline amid ongoing returns

The Ministry of Defence in Sri Lanka has extended the deadline for the surrender of firearms issued with licenses.



Election campaigns in Sri Lanka to end on November 11, 2024, as silence period begins

Election campaign activities for the 2024 General Election in Sri Lanka will officially end at midnight on November 11, 2024.



Rice shortage worsens as more paddy diverted to beer production?

The Small and Medium Scale Rice Mill Owners’ Association says that a rice shortage in the market is partly due to more raw rice being used for beer production.



Sri Lankan President Dissanayake extends warm wishes to U.S. President Trump

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated Donald J. Trump on being elected as the 47th President of the United States.



Four Sri Lanka Customs officials sentenced to 35 years for accepting bribe

Four former Sri Lanka Customs officials were each sentenced to 35 years in prison by the Colombo High Court today (November 6).