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Music Producer Iraj Weeraratne had arrived at the Welikada Police Station this morning (27) for further investigations into a complaint filed by an individual against him.Speaking on the issue, Iraj Weeraratne said, “A YouTube hooligan has filed a complaint against me. I made a special revelation on my YouTube channel recently. If you visit this person’s channel, you will see that this person continuously insult my parents and the Buddhist monks of this country.”He also mentioned that he has received information from various sources, and several details have been uncovered through his YouTube channel.

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya revealed the expenditures on overseas travel by Sri Lankan Presidents over the past 15 years. She provided a detailed breakdown of the costs incurred by each president during their respective terms.From 2010 to 2014, President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s overseas travel expenses amounted to Rs. 3,572 million.During President Maithripala Sirisena’s tenure from 2015 to 2019, the expenditure significantly decreased to Rs. 384 million.President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, serving from 2020 to 2022, further reduced the overseas travel costs to Rs. 126 million.However, the trend saw a reversal with President Ranil Wickremesinghe, whose overseas travel expenses from 2023 to 2024 totaled…

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to depart for New Delhi, India, today (27) to deliver a keynote address on global issues.The speech will take place at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Friday (28), with the participation of diplomats and distinguished guests. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott are also slated to speak at the event.Wickremesinghe’s address will focus on South Asia’s geopolitical landscape, economic challenges, and regional cooperation.In addition to his speech, the former president is expected to hold discussions with Prime Minister…

The Water Supply and Drainage Board has cautioned the public about possible low water pressure and supply disruptions, particularly in high-altitude areas, due to a surge in water consumption. In an official statement, the water board revealed that certain areas may experience daily water shortages for extended periods and that to mitigate the impact, arrangements have been made to supply water via bowsers to affected residents under a monitored distribution system. To ensure stable water pressure, the board urges the public to use water sparingly and limit non-essential activities such as gardening and washing vehicles. Conserving water will help maintain optimal distribution…

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a warning against the use of word ‘Finance’ in business names.Accordingly, the CBSL clarified that the use of the word ‘Finance’ is in contravention of the provisions of the Finance Business Act, No. 42 of 2011, as per Section 10(2) of the Finance Business Act, No. 42 of 2011 (the Act), which states that no person, other than a finance company and an institution specified in Section 10(6) of the Act, shall use the terms ‘finance’, ‘financing’, or ‘financial’ alone or in combination with another word or any of its derivatives…

Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando addressed concerns regarding the taxation of individuals earning foreign revenue through digital services. The Minister emphasized that recent amendments to the Inland Revenue Act have been misinterpreted, leading to misconceptions in society. Prof. Fernando clarified that the taxation system applies to all income earned within Sri Lanka, whether the source is domestic or international. However, he highlighted that relief measures have been introduced for those earning from digital services compared to other sectors. “There has been debate about a 15% tax on service exports, with some believing it is an…

The Election Commission is scheduled to convene today (27) for a meeting while it is reported that a decision regarding the date of the Local Government (LG) Elections is expected to be made during this meeting. As per a recent gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government, the local government institutions are scheduled to convene for the first time on June 02, 2025 after the polls.Sources from the Election Commission indicated that the LG Election is expected to take place either at the end of April or in the first week of May.

The first shipment of vehicles imported from Japan will arrive in the island today, following the lifting of the ban on importation of vehicles.President of the Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka, Prasad Manage stated that the shipment arriving at the Hambantota port carries approximately 300 vehicles.Notably, this marks the first import of new vehicles from Japan in five years.He also stated that they will be delivered to the individuals who placed orders as soon as possible.Meanwhile, a shipment of cabs imported from Thailand has already arrived in the island.Prasad Manage said that plans are in place to import over…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday to sign an agreement on sharing his country’s mineral resources, Trump has said.Zelensky has described the bilateral deal as preliminary, and said he wants further agreements which include US security guarantees to deter renewed Russian aggression.But Trump said the US would not provide guarantees “beyond… very much”, saying the responsibility should instead fall to Europe.Trump also seemingly ruled out the prospect of Ukraine becoming a Nato member – one of Zelensky’s long-held ambitions.AdvertisementSpeaking at a meeting of his cabinet on Wednesday, Trump said the presence of…

The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale, Nuwara-Eliyaand Hambantota districts today (27).In its latest forecast, the department added that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere during the afternoon or night.Fairly heavy showers above 75mm can be expected at some places in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale, Nuwara-Eliya, Polonnaruwa, Galle, Matara, Kaluthara and Rathnapura districts.Meanwhile, fairly strong winds of 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over Northern, North-central, Eastern and North-western provinces and in Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts,…