2026

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has highlighted the potential for France, including through its development agency, the French Development Agency (AFD),Continue Reading The post Sajith discusses renewable energy investment opportunities…
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The Nile hippopotamus calf recently born at the Dehiwala Zoological Gardens has officially been named ‘Momo’, following a special namingContinue Reading The post Meet Momo! Dehiwala Zoo unveils name of Hippo calf appeared first on Newswire.
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Around 678,000 driving licences are currently awaiting printing in Sri Lanka, officials of the Department of Motor Traffic have revealed.Continue Reading The post 678,000 driving licences awaiting printing as authorities move to double…
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The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (02), comparedContinue Reading The post Dollar rate today: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD appeared first on Newswire.
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Around 20 empty Iranian oil tankers are reportedly stranded approximately 15 miles off Sri Lanka’s southwestern coast, with several vesselsContinue Reading The post 20 Iranian oil tankers stranded off Sri Lanka amid US sanctions – WSJ…
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The government plans to introduce a simplified tax system from 2027, including the gradual removal of additional taxes imposed alongsideContinue Reading The post Govt plans to simplify tax system, remove additional Customs levies from 2027…
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Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has once again taken aim at Instagram, declaring that the social media platform is “for girls.”Continue Reading The post Elon Musk says Instagram is an app for girls appeared first on Newswire.
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The government has approved Rs. 95 billion in concessionary interest loans for 2026, marking the highest allocation of its kindContinue Reading The post Govt approves record Rs. 95 billion in concessionary loans for 2026 – Deputy Minister…
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Former Minister Bandula Gunawardena arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (02), followingContinue Reading The post Bandula Gunawardena appears before Bribery Commission appeared…
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The government has introduced new standardisation and quality control requirements for imported passenger car tyres and pneumatic tyres used inContinue Reading The post New import quality standards for car and three-wheeler tyres from…
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