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OpenAI scraps plans to transform into for-profit company

ChatGPT inventor OpenAI has reversed course on plans to transform into a for-profit company, announcing on Monday that it will remain under the control of its original non-profit entity. The decision follows consultations with state attorneys general in California and...

Deadline extended for senior citizens to apply for income tax refunds

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced an extension of the deadline for senior citizens to submit applications for quarterly income tax refunds for the assessment year 2023/2024. According to a statement issued by the Commissioner General of Inland Revenue,...
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Ministry of Education issues statement on controversy over death of Grade 10 student

An explanation has been called from the school principal over the death of a Grade 10 student following an alleged sexual assault by a teacher, the Ministry of Education has stated.   Issuing a statement regarding the matter, the Education Ministry...

World Bank Group President Meets with President Disanayake

President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga met with President Anura Kumara Disanayake this afternoon (07) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. This visit marks a milestone, as it is the first time in nearly two decades that a...

President Engages in High-Level Discussions with Vietnam’s Business Community

During his official state visit to Vietnam, President Anura Kumara Disanayake participated in a series of high-level discussions with key representatives of Vietnam’s business community. As part of this engagement, the President met with senior executives of Vingroup, a leading...

President Holds Talks with Vietnamese President

Vietnamese President Luong Cuong warmly welcomed President Anura Kumara Disanayake during an official ceremony held in Hanoi this morning (05), marking the commencement of a state visit from May 4–6. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was accorded a ceremonial welcome with...

Complaint Lodged with CID Over Defamatory and False Statement against the President

A formal complaint was filed last night (04) with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding a defamatory and false statement made concerning President Anura Kumara Disanayake. The complaint has been lodged against Tusitha Halloluwa, who previously served as the Executive...

President to Undertake a State Visit to Vietnam on May 04

At the invitation of the President of Vietnam, H.E. Luong Cuong, President Anura Kumara Disanayake will undertake a State Visit to Vietnam from May 4 to 6. Accordingly, the President is scheduled to depart Sri Lanka on the night of...

Speaker of Parliament endorses the certificate on the Proceeds of Crime Bill

Speaker, (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on the Proceeds of Crime Bill, on 30.04.2025, in Parliament. The debate on the Second Reading of the Proceeds of Crime Bill was held on 08.04.2025, and following the Second Reading debate, the...

Fuel prices slashed – CPC

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a fuel price reduction, effective from midnight today. Under the revised prices: Petrol Octane 92 will be reduced by Rs. 6, bringing the new price to Rs. 293 per litre. Petrol Octane 95...
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