- August 2, 20250 CommentBill to abolish special privileges of former Presidents, is published in the gazetteCOLOMBO : A Bill to abolish special privileges granted to former Presidents and their families was published in a gazette notification on Thursday (31 July). The proposed legislation seeks to repeal the Presidents’ Entitlements Act No. 4 of 1986 and has been titled the Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Act. According to the Bill, any residence provided,...Loc
- August 2, 20250 CommentHeavy rainfall expected in some parts of the islandCOLOMBO :The Meteorology Department states that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Northern, North-Central, Uva, Eastern, Central, and Sabaragamuwa provinces, and in the Kurunegala and Hambantota districts after 1:00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in these areas, the statement said. Several spells of showers...Local
- August 2, 20250 CommentCeylon Chamber commends tariff reduction, urges long-term trade strategy with USCOLOMBO :The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has commended the Government of Sri Lanka and the national negotiation team for securing a further reduction in the reciprocal tariff rate imposed by the United States on Sri Lankan exports—from 30% to 20%. In a statement issued by the Chamber, Chairperson Krishan Balendra described the development as...Business, Economy
- August 2, 20250 CommentMujibur Rahman MP appeals president to revoke the free visa concession given to IsraelCOLOMBO : In a letter addressed to Sri Lankan president , Mujibur Rahman MP has appealed president to revoke the free visa concession given to Israel His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake Date: 31.07.2025PresidentSri Lanka Democratic Socialist RepublicYour ExcellencyVisa free entry to Sri LankaWe are shocked to learn that the government’s shameful decision to include Israel...Local
- August 1, 20250 CommentAmana Bank completes 14 years of people-friendly and development focussed bankingCOLOMBO : Amana Bank, Sri Lanka’s first and only licensed commercial bank operating entirely under the non-interest-based Islamic banking model, marked 14 years of operations on 1 August 2025. Since opening its doors in 2011 with a limited branch network, the Bank has grown significantly, today serving over 500,000 customers through a footprint of 68...Business, Economy
