Fuel prices slashed under monthly pricing formula

Russia looks to strengthen relations with Sri Lanka

Russia is seeking to strengthen its relations with Sri Lanka. The outgoing Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka YuryMateriy called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat. YuryMateriy, who has ended his term in Sri Lanka, said that he will continue to work to strengthen the relations with Sri Lanka. He further stressed the need to enhance ties and develop the tourism industry between the two countries. President Wickremesinghe thanked Ambassador Materiy for his service r

09 Sep, 2022

Parliament observes 2-minute silence in memory of Queen Elizabeth II

Sri Lanka’s Parliament today observed a 2-minute silence in memory of Queen Elizabeth II. Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardene requested Parliament to observe a 2-minute silence in memory of the Queen who passed away yesterday. The opposition also expressed its condolences in Parliament on the death of the Queen. Queen Elizabeth II, the UK?s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. Her family gathered at her Scottish estate after concerns grew about he

09 Sep, 2022

Social Security Contribution Levy Bill passed

The Social Security Contribution Levy Bill was passed by Parliament today, with amendments.?? Several MPs were not in Parliament at the time of the vote. The Bill was passed during the second reading with 91 MPs voting for and 10 against it. The Bill was passed with amendments during the third reading, without a vote. The Social Security Contribution Levy Bill was introduced as a measure to raise government revenue and rebuild the economy hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. This tax is levied at

08 Sep, 2022