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Sri Lanka has lost more than Rs. 25 billion in potential tax revenue since 2025 due to cigarette taxation fallingContinue Reading The post Over 25 Bn revenue leakage since 2025 by cut on Cigarette Taxes appeared first on Newswire.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (AmCham SL) has strengthened its role in advancing U.S.–Sri Lanka trade tiesContinue Reading The post AmCham SL joins Washington mission to boost US-Sri Lanka trade appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s dengue outbreak has intensified, with the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) reporting 71,235 cases nationwide as of midnightContinue Reading The post Dengue cases in Sri Lanka surge past 71,000 by mid-July appeared first on…

A majority of Sri Lankans are satisfied with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s performance, while nearly two-thirds support abolishing the ExecutiveContinue Reading The post CPA Poll: President AKD enjoys 75.5% Public Satisfaction…

The Democratic United Opposition has called for complete transparency and accountability in investigating the Negombo Prison riot of July 5–6,Continue Reading The post Opposition demands full transparency in Negombo Prison riot probe…

Sammanthurai Police have arrested six suspect riders and seized eight motorcycles linked to a viral social media video showing aContinue Reading The post Six arrested, eight motorcycles seized over reckless riding in Sammanthurai appeared…

A special program for children in early childhood is being conducted today (15) in the Gampaha District, as part ofContinue Reading The post Special Program in Gampaha marks National Week on Early Childhood Care appeared first on Newswire.

Former Provincial Councillor Jayalath Bandara Dissanayake, the brother of former Minister S.B. Dissanayake, has been arrested by the Central CrimesContinue Reading The post Police arrest former minister’s brother in Liquor Licence fraud…

France head coach Didier Deschamps was far from pleased with some of the refereeing decisions during his team’s loss toContinue Reading The post FIFA World Cup 2026: France coach Didier Deschamps hits out at referee after semi-final loss…

Former Provincial Council member Jayalath Bandara Dissanayake, brother of former Minister S.B. Dissanayake, who was arrested in connection with aContinue Reading The post Liquor license fraud : Former Provincial Councillor Jayalath…