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Deadly Current: PUCSL Report Reveals Alarming Electrocution Trends in 2024
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), drawing from data compiled by the Sri Lanka...
MasterChef Sri Lanka Set to Premiere on ITN This September
A Sri Lankan version of the global cooking competition *MasterChef* is set to launch on ITN this...
India Extends Financial Support for Ferry Service Between Northern Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu
India has announced the extension of its LKR 300 million financial assistance to sustain the...
Sri Lanka to be warmer by 2030
Daytime to be unsuitable to work
A new World Bank report has warned that nearly 1.8 billion people across South Asia – including Sri...
Connect Without a SIM:
The Future is eSIM!
Gone are the days you needed a tiny SIM card to stay connected. The future is here with eSIM—or...
BYD Expands Electric Mobility in Sri Lanka
Luxury Lineup and Dealer Network
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is rapidly advancing in Sri Lanka’s EV market through a strategic...

Boosting Female Labour Force Participation, Key for Sri Lanka to Progress

Key Statistics Female Labour Force Participation in Sri Lanka: 29.4% Male Labour Force Participation...

Significant Revenue Loss Due to Luxury Tax Exemptions and Concessions in Sri Lanka

Year Number of individuals granted CIF value (LKR) Applicable Luxury tax (LKR) Exemption (LKR) 2019...

COPA Criticises Unused Funds for Labour Department Digitalisation

The Parliamentary Committee on Government Accounts has emphasized the critical need for the Labour...

Sri Lanka: Major Tax Reforms Set to Boost Revenue, IMF Report Reveals

Sri Lanka is set to introduce a series of tax changes by next month aimed at increasing government...

Sri Lanka Core Group Statement at UN Human Rights Council 56: Addressing Impunity and Safeguarding Human Rights

At the 56th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Sri Lanka Core Group...

Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court Accused of “Judicial Cannibalism” Over Gender Equality Bill Ruling

In a controversial turn of events, Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has been accused of “judicial...

Sri Lanka’s Poorest Bear Brunt of Economic Crisis – UN Human Rights Chief

While Sri Lanka’s macro-economic situation has improved, the impacts of the economic crisis together...

Most Homes Safe from New Wealth Tax – President

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in an address to the parliament on Tuesday (18) announced...

“2022-2024: Record Number of Legal Reforms in Sri Lanka’s History”

Secretary to the Ministry of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms, Mr. M. N...

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce Sri Lanka’s USAID-funded

Sri Lanka Energy Project (SLEP) has received top honors at the 2024 annual conference for the...

Brief Report on Sri Lanka’s Doing Good Index 2024

The Doing Good Index (DGI) 2024 evaluates the environment for social investment in Sri Lanka across...

Sri Lanka made significant Progress in the Asian NGO Sector

In the Asian social service sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Sri Lanka have made...

Adani Green Energy to Invest Over $1 Billion in Sri Lankan Wind Energy Projects Amidst Environmental Concerns

Adani Green Energy is set to invest more than $1 billion (Rs 83.5 billion) in wind energy projects...

The Impact of the Indian Election on Sri Lanka

India, the world’s largest democracy, has a profound influence on its neighbouring countries...

Police Officers Arrested in Connection with Disappearance 13 Years Ago

Two police officers serving at Alawwa Police were arrested on May 4, 2024, by officers from the...

President inaugurates political office

President Ranil Wickremesinghe auspiciously inaugurated his political office in Colombo a short...

Consolidating Economic Recovery Needs No Referendum

Government leaders appear to be considering all options for remaining in office beyond the...