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PayPal is set to officially launch its services in Sri Lanka from May 15, according to a report by Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, although neither the company nor local authorities have made a formal announcement yet. Sources familiar with the...

The Federation of Renewable Energy Developers (FRED) today called for urgent government intervention to address a deepening financial crisis in Sri Lanka’s renewable energy sector, following prolonged payment defaults by the National System Operator (Pvt) Limited (NSO) for power already...

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and Cambridge University Press & Assessment officially partnered, making CSE Academy an authorised examination centre for Linguaskill by Cambridge recently on 30th April, bringing the English proficiency test designed for academics and professionals to CSE’s...

Tamil Nadu’s political landscape is witnessing a significant realignment as the Communist Party of India (CPI), Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM), and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) have reportedly extended support to actor-turned-politician Vijay and his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)....

At a time when public security is being widely discussed, there is a serious issue as to whether the Minister in charge of the subject has presented the relevant facts based on ground realities, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said. He...

Regarding the news currently circulating that he is expected to join the government, Dr. Harsha de Silva clarified the matter as follows.

Kurunegala Municipal Councillor B. W. Premachandra, representing the National People’s Power (NPP) Party, has resigned from his position as a councillor. Sri Lanka Latest News It is reported that he submitted his resignation letter to Kurunegala Mayor Attorney-at-Law Ananda Sahabandu...

The Free Lawyers Organization, in a statement, says that information has been reported indicating that an additional payment of slightly less than Rs. 500 billion has been made through the Welfare Benefits Board. The organization further states that an investigation...

The Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), the cultural arm of the High Commission of India, Colombo, commemorated the 77th Foundation Day of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in Colombo on 04 May 2026 at Hotel Taj Samudra. The event...

The Opposition Leader stated that the arrest of Ashan Kottewatte, a youth activist from the Dehiwala electorate, has violated his fundamental rights. He further emphasized that the Constitution, which is the supreme law, guarantees freedom of speech, freedom of information,...