Rs. 20 million fines for dumping hazardous waste, says PM
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said the National Environmental Amendment Act passed in Parliament allows fines of up to Rs. 20 million and imprisonment.
Namal Rajapaksa urges VAT removal on school supplies
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna MP Namal Rajapaksa, in remand custody, has asked President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to cut taxes on school supplies…
President welcomes India’s Katchatheevu assurance
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has welcomed India's assurance that it will not reopen the maritime agreements covering Katchatheevu Island.
Flavio Bolsonaro and Lula head to Brazil presidential runoff
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro took 47.45% of valid votes to Lula's 44.66% in Brazil's first round, and the two will meet in a…
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More Local & PoliticsPolice warn sellers of AI-made fake payment receipts
Sri Lanka Police have warned sellers and service providers about scammers who send fake payment receipts made with AI or editing tools.
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President to open Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is to inaugurate the two-day summit organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce at the Shangri-La Colombo.
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Portugal suspends Cristiano Ronaldo after he left national team camp
The Portuguese Football Federation suspended Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday and opened disciplinary proceedings over his decision to leave the national squad's camp.
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No Sri Lankans hurt in Nepal flash flood, embassy says
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Kathmandu is monitoring the Budhigandaki River flash flood in Nepal's Gorkha District and has urged nationals to…