The Inland Revenue Department has announced that all individuals registered for Income Tax are required to submit their Income Tax Returns for the Year of Assessment 2024/2025 online on or before November 30, 2025.
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The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has announced that applications are now open for the 10th intake of the Interest Free Student Loans Scheme (IFSL) for students who have passed the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Eligible students can apply online via www.studentloans.mohe.gov.lk from November 1 to November 30, 2025. The scheme enables students to pursue degree programmes offered by recognized non-state higher education institutes, conducted entirely in English. Applicants must have obtained at least three simple passes in a single sitting of the A/L examination and be under 25 years of age…
The German Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced that, effective from November 3, 2025, all appointments for Schengen visa applications must be made through a new online system operated by VFS Global.
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a volatile yet positive session today, as the All-Share Price Index (ASPI) briefly surpassed the 23,000 mark during early trading hours. However, profit-taking emerged later in the day, pulling back gains and leaving the index to close modestly higher.
Former Finance Ministry Secretary Charitha Ratwatte, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) was released on bail over allegations of causing a financial loss of Rs. 99.6 million to the government by importing 50 temporary paddy storage units in violation of due procedures during his tenure as a senior advisor to former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka will face Nick Kyrgios in a ’Battle of the Sexes’ exhibition match in the United Arab Emirates later this year.
Four individuals, including a former Chairman of the Lanka Fisheries Corporation, have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over an irregular equipment purchase made in 2020.
Sri Lanka A Squad for the DP world Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 : Dunith Wellalage (C) Vishen Halambage Nisan Madushka (WK) Lasith Croospulle Ahan Wickramasinghe Nuwanidu Fernando Sohan De Livera Sahan Arachchige Isitha Wijesundara Ramesh Mendis Traveen Mathew Vijayakan Viyaskanth Garuka Sanketh Pramod Madushan Milan Rathnayake The post Sri Lanka ‘A’ squad for Asia Cup Rising Stars series appeared first on Newswire.
Registrations for APIIT Sri Lanka’s new undergraduate programmes in Engineering, Psychology, and Biomedical Science are filling up, reflecting the growing demand for internationally recognised degrees in emerging and essential disciplines. These degrees, offered in partnership with the University of Staffordshire UK, provide students in Sri Lanka the opportunity to earn a globally recognized British qualification while studying at their home country. The BEng (Hons) Engineering Degrees at APIIT, with pathways in Mechanical and Electrical & Electronic Engineering, are designed to meet global industry standards, combining theoretical knowledge with extensive practical training. Students gain hands-on experience in modern, purpose-built laboratories, guided…
A 35-year-old bus conductor has been arrested in connection with the assault of an individual in the Galle Face area in Fort, a video of which has been widely circulated on social media.
Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan formally announced in the state assembly on Saturday and that the state has eradicated extreme poverty. The LDF government claims Kerala is the first state in India to do so.
Gampola, Sri Lanka — Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Center, one of Sri Lanka’s most rapidly developing tourism landmarks, is preparing to unveil the country’s first-ever cable car system as part of a major tourism and infrastructure expansion. Situated 3,567 feet above sea level in Gampola, Ambuluwawa has long captured public attention for its signature white spiral tower, panoramic hill-country views and symbolic display of religious and cultural coexistence. With the new cable car system nearing completion, the destination is expected to welcome significantly larger numbers of domestic and foreign visitors in the coming months, marking a transformative chapter for Central Province tourism…
Pelwatte Dairy Industries Ltd, a proud homegrown brand dedicated to delivering pure Sri Lankan dairy goodness, has announced its sponsorship of the reputable 32nd Dr. R. L. Hayman Trophy Water Polo encounter between S. Thomas’ College and Royal College, is being held at the Sugathdasa Swimming Pool Complex, with the first leg held on September 27th, 2025, and the second leg scheduled for October 4th, 2025. The U13, U15, and U19 matches start at 1 pm, 3 pm, and 5 pm, respectively. Tickets cost Rs. 1,000 and can be purchased at the Commons Coffee House, S. Thomas’ College OBA Secretariat,…
A group of individuals staged a protest in Colombo today (04) demanding the immediate release of BYD vehicles currently detained by Sri Lanka Customs.
The Clinical Research Unit of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, has developed a breakthrough drug that can significantly reduce high blood pressure.
Former football star David Beckham has been officially knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle, fulfilling a long-held dream for the global sports icon. The ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder, honoured for his services to sport and charity, attended the ceremony alongside his wife — now Lady Victoria — and his parents, Ted and Sandra. Beckham, 50, wore a grey three-piece suit designed by his wife, inspired by an outfit once worn by the King. “[King Charles] was quite impressed with my suit. He’s the most elegantly dressed man that I know, so he inspired quite a few…
Cabinet of Ministers have decided to agree to the President’s directive not to implement the wind projects without the consent of the people living in the Mannar Island.
GP Certified proudly announces the launch of GP Labs, Sri Lanka’s first and only dedicated plastic testing facility, designed to bring scientific precision and international quality standards to the country’s growing plastic recycling and polymer manufacturing sectors. With plastic waste and sustainability becoming global concerns, Sri Lanka’s recycling sector has often faced the challenge of the lack of scientific validation for recycled plastic. GP Labs directly addresses this gap by offering comprehensive testing for both recycled and virgin plastics, enabling recyclers, manufacturers, and FMCG brands to ensure their products meet the highest standards in quality, safety, and environmental responsibility.…
ECONOMYNEXT – Foreign Ministers of Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates discussed economic and investment cooperation and tourism including attracting increased UAE capital for infrastructure and development projects when they met on Tuesday, the island nation’s Foreign Ministry said. Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri has led a UAE delegation for the second session of the Joint Commission between Sri Lanka and UAE held in Colombo. He called on Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath on Tuesday and discussed a range…
United National Party (UNP) Chairman and former Minister Vajira Abeywardena today defended veteran public servant Charitha Ratwatte, following his arrest by the Bribery Commission earlier in the day. Addressing a media briefing in Colombo, Abeywardena described Ratwatte as an exemplary and patriotic state official who had made major contributions to national service over several decades. He recalled that Ratwatte had played a key role in establishing the National Youth Services Council in the 1980s and later supported President Ranasinghe Premadasa in launching the Janasaviya poverty alleviation programme in 1988. Abeywardena noted that Ratwatte also served as Treasury Secretary in 2001,…