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President Dissanayake Pledges Stronger Action Against Organized Crime and Drug Abuse

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has pledged to take necessary steps to eliminate organized crime and drug abuse while introducing new legislation to strengthen law enforcement. The President made these remarks during...

Misappropriation of Fertilizer Subsidy Funds Uncovered

The misappropriation of government-allocated fertilizer subsidy funds meant for farmers has been exposed, with some recipients yet to receive their payments, State Minister of Agriculture Namal Karunaratne revealed...

Sri Lanka Cricket Captains Challenge Withholding Tax in Court

Sri Lanka’s ODI captain Charith Asalanka and Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva have filed a petition in the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn the Inland Revenue Department’s (IRD) decision to levy Withholding...

Sri Lanka’s Economy Records 5% Growth in 2024, Marking Strong Recovery

Sri Lanka’s economy recorded an impressive turnaround, achieving 5% growth in 2024, supported by renewed macroeconomic stability, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). The Census and Statistics Department reported...

Tilvin Silva: Batalanda Commission Report Made Public Without Ulterior Motives

JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva stated yesterday that the Batalanda Commission was not appointed by the current government and that there were no hidden motives behind unveiling its...

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