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In a recent statement, John Keells (Pvt) Ltd, the authorized agent for BYD vehicles in Sri Lanka, has clarified the situation surrounding the Appeal Court's decision to release 1,000 BYD vehicles previously detained by Sri Lanka Customs. Below is the...

The Ministry of Health has issued a concerning report highlighting the alarming state of mental health among schoolchildren across the country.According to the findings: 75% of schoolchildren reportedly lack a trusted relative or friend they can confide in. 22.4% are...

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has raised concerns over the current vehicle import tax policy, stating that the system is overly complex and fails to meet the requirements of various stakeholders. He warned that the continued delay in implementing a simplified...

A police sergeant attached to the Kompannya Veediya Police Station has been arrested for allegedly stealing a revolver along with 10 rounds of revolver ammunition and 10 rounds of 9mm pistol ammunition from the station’s armoury. The firearm was reportedly...

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to arrive at Parliament this afternoon. According to reliable sources, the President is expected to deliver a special statement during his visit.

The General Students' Union of the University of Colombo has commenced a hunger strike in protest against the alleged commercialization of medical degrees. The students claim that degrees are being sold in exchange for money, and the protest aims to...

Sri Lanka’s Parliament has passed an amendment to the country’s new electricity law, aiming to restructure the power sector in alignment with plans supported by multilateral lenders. The reform is expected to attract private investment while maintaining certain components under...

The 14th session of the National Council for Disaster Management was held this afternoon (06) at the Presidential Secretariat, chaired by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. This marks the first time the council has convened in seven years, with its last...

Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Minister of Labor, Anil Jayantha Fernando, yesterday (04), addressed growing concerns over allegations involving Sri Lanka Customs investigations into the importation of BYD electric vehicles. The controversy centers on complaints that importers attempted to...

The government has granted approval for the cabinet paper related to the Kerawalapitiya Sahas Danavi Power Plant, with diesel priced at Rs. 110 per liter and the US dollar valued at Rs. 180, according to MP S.M. Marikkar. He noted...