40% of Kadawatha–Mirigama Central Expressway section completed – Minister Bimal Ratnayake

Nearly 40 per cent of the Kadawatha–Mirigama stretch of the Central Expressway has been completed so far, Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Ratnayake said today. The Minister instructed officials to pay close attention to traffic congestion issues previously identified along the Colombo–Kandy road and at expressway entry and exit points during the construction process, in order to minimise …

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Electricity tariffs to rise 11.5% for next three months: Former PUCSL Chairman Janaka Rathnayake

According to a proposal submitted to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has decided to increase electricity tariffs by 11.5 percent for the next three months, former PUCSL Chairman Janaka Rathnayake said. Addressing the media he said the proposed increase comes at a time when nearly 35 percent of the country’s population is …

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Tri-Forces Donate LKR. 372 Million, a Day’s pay of All Ranks to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Members of all ranks from the Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Air Force have collectively donated a day’s basic salary to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, which established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Accordingly, the total contribution made by the Tri-Forces amounts to LKR. 372,776,918.28. The cheques …

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More financial donations to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka fund

The Kingdom Eco Lodge And Farm and the Colombo Nursing College “93’ Aam” team made financial donations to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund initiated to rebuild the lives of people affected by hurricane Ditwa. Accordingly, Rs. 1 million from The Kingdom Eco Lodge And Farm and Rs. 265,000.00 has also been donated by the team “93’ Us” of Colombo Nursing …

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President Pays Homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic

Meets the Mahanayake Theros of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) in Kandy this morning (01), where he paid homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic and received blessings for the New Year. Thereafter, the President called on the Mahanayake Theros of the Malwathu and Asgiri …

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New Year Message from the Hon. Prime Minister

As we move forward to the New Year of 2026, it is timely to reflect on the year 2025 that has passed. The year 2025 can be granted as a year having made a number of decisive and progressive steps with a people oriented government. I am confident that, within a new political culture, we were able to strengthen transparency …

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As we step into the New Year 2026, we do so as a nation that has shouldered the greatest reform programme and reconstruction effort in our modern history – President

As we step into the New Year 2026, we do so as a nation that has shouldered the greatest reform programme and reconstruction effort in our modern history. Despite numerous challenges, the year 2025 laid the foundation for sustainable development rooted in our national aspirations. Among the significant economic achievements of the past year were the recording of the lowest …

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Highest revenue in 93-year history of Inland Revenue collected in 2025

The Inland Revenue Department has succeeded in collecting Rs. 2,203 billion in revenue in 2025, the highest amount recorded in its 93-year history. This represents a surplus of Rs. 33 billion over the revenue target for the year and a 15 per cent increase compared with the revenue collected in the previous year, stated Commissioner-General of Inland Revenue Ms Rukdevi …

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