Over Rs. 200 mn. revenue generated in vehicle auction – PMD 2nd phase of luxury vehicle auction by the Presidential Secretariat Concludes Successfully The second phase of the auction to sell luxury and decommissioned vehicles owned by the Presidential Secretariat…

Cabinet approval to allow salt imports The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the decision to allow the importation of salt for industrial and consumer use until June 10, 2025. The Ministry of Trade has said that the decision was reached…

Linked to malnutrition: Type 5 diabetes, a new disease Type 5 diabetes (results in raised blood sugar levels) has just been recognized as a distinct form of diabetes by the International Diabetes Federation, and it is linked to malnutrition. This…

Top private banks see NPL ratios fall in Q1 Average NPL ratio drops to 3% from 5% year-on-year across Commercial Bank, HNB, and Sampath Bank Improved risk management, recovery efforts, and economic stabilization drive asset quality improvements Sri Lanka’s top…

Fuel leaks into upper Kotmale reservoir after bowser overturns – A fuel bowser carrying 13,000 liters of fuel has gone missing after overturning causing a significant spill into the Upper Kotmale Reservoir.An official from the Petroleum Corporation Storage Complex stated…

Kusal Mendis to replace Buttler at GT for IPL playoffs – Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis will replace Jos Buttler in the Gujarat Titans squad for the IPL playoffs.Mendis had been at the Pakistan Super League (PSL) with Quetta Gladiators…

Pillayan challenges his arrest, detention before Supreme Court – Former Eastern Province Chief Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pillayan has filed a Fundamental Rights petition before the Supreme Court challenging his arrest in connection with the abduction and disappearance of Professor…

SC integrates GovPay, advancing legal system digitalization – Marking a significant milestone in the digital transformation of Sri Lanka’s legal system, the Supreme Court (SC) today inaugurated its integration with GovPay, the government’s digital payment platform.The landmark event took place…

Rolls-Royce Phantom touches down in SL A brand-new Rolls-Royce Phantom Series 8 II, Bentley Bentayga and BMW M3 CS have officially arrived in Sri Lanka, marking the high-profile return of ultra-luxury vehicles following the recent easing of the vehicle import…

TID probes Harak Kata’s allegations against Ex-Minister, IGP – The Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) has launched an investigation into claims by underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias Harak Kata, who alleged that he is being detained in Tangalle after refusing…