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According to a recent report released by the National Audit Office, it has been recommended that a loss of Rs. 538.79 million incurred by the government during exhibitions and musical concerts organized by the National Youth Services Council around the...

Senior civil servant and highly respected public administrator, Deshamanya Bradman Weerakoon, has passed away at the age of 94. Mr. Weerakoon began his early education at Holy Cross College, Kalutara, and continued his secondary education at St. Thomas’ College, Guruthalawa....

The Sri Lankan government is preparing to introduce a new bill aimed at revitalizing the country's tourism sector. This proposed legislation will replace the existing Tourism Act No. 38 of 2005, marking a significant step in overhauling the industry's legal...

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), and KPMG, recently hosted a successful Family Business Forum themed “Building a Lasting Family Legacy: A...

US tariffs will kick in on August 1 if trading partners from Taiwan to the European Union do not strike deals with Washington, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said yesterday. The rates will “boomerang back” to the sometimes very high levels...

Experienced medical professionals at state hospitals are increasingly distancing themselves from Technical Evaluation Committees (TECs) involved in procurement decisions, citing undue pressure to approve the lowest bids without due regard for patient welfare, the Sunday Times learns. Senior and experienced...

Sri Lanka’s vehicle market is undergoing a significant transformation just months after the government lifted its long-standing vehicle import ban in February 2025. While many anticipated a surge in Japanese reconditioned vehicles flooding the market, the actual outcome has surprised...

The 2025 Conference of the Asian Association of Travel and Tourism Leaders (SKAL), a prestigious international professional body for tourism industry leaders, was recently held in Colombo. The event was attended by Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister, Vijitha Herath. This significant...

Sri Lanka is set to mark a significant milestone in its pharmaceutical industry as Synergy Pharmaceuticals announces plans to establish Asia's largest pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in the country. The state-of-the-art factory is being constructed on a 650,000 square foot site...

An adjournment debate on the Easter Sunday terror attack is set to take place on the 9th of this month, Sri Lanka Latest News reports. Although a two-day debate was previously held on this matter, no disclosures were made regarding...