News Room : Evolution Auto unveils Sri Lanka’s largest EV lineup at Motorshow 2025
Evolution Auto, Sri Lanka’s leading electric mobility provider, made a landmark move in the country’s transportation sector today by unveiling the most extensive portfolio of electric vehicles (EVs) ever showcased in Sri Lanka at Motorshow 2025, held at the BMICH. The unveiling featured seven all-new EV models across five globally renowned brands, cementing Evolution Auto’s role at the forefront of...
News Room : Customs Records Rs. 1,227 Billion Revenue by August, Highest Monthly Income in History
Sri Lanka Customs has recorded an exceptional revenue performance this year, collecting Rs. 1,227 billion by 1 August 2025, with July marking the highest-ever monthly income in its history. Customs spokesperson Seevali Arukgoda stated that Rs. 231 billion was collected in July alone—a record-breaking figure never achieved in a single month before. The annual revenue target for 2025 stands at...
News Room : Infant’s Body Found in Train Toilet at Maligawatte Railway Yard
The body of a newborn baby girl was discovered yesterday (1) inside the toilet of a third-class compartment of a train stationed at the Maligawatte railway yard. According to police, the infant is believed to have been approximately three days old at the time of death. The discovery was made by a group of cleaning staff who were attending to...
News Room : Is the Seatbelt Rule Revenge Against Private Bus Operators?: Gemunu
The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) has raised serious concerns over the recent enforcement of seatbelt regulations, calling the move impractical and unfairly targeted at private bus operators. Chairman of the Association, Gemunu Wijeratne, said that while the government has begun enforcing the mandatory use of seatbelts in vehicles, many private buses cannot comply due to legal and technical...
News Room : Indictments to be Filed Against Piumi Hansamali and Viranjith Thambugala
Indictments will be filed in the High Court against Piumi Hansamali and T.A.C. Viranjith Thambugala, Chairman of Aura Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, over serious allegations of tax evasion, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) informed the Colombo Additional Magistrate’s Court on 31 July. Representing the Commissioner General of Inland Revenue, Senior State Counsel Dinesh Perera said that investigative reports on both individuals...
News Room : Trump’s global tariffs ‘victory’ may come at a high price – The Island
Much has been revealed as a result of this.First, the good news. The wrangling of the last few months means the most painful of tariffs, and recession warnings, have been dodged.The worst fears – in terms of tariff levels and potential economic fallout (for the US and elsewhere) – have not been realised. Second, the agreement of tariff terms, however...
News Room : Mitchell puts New Zealand ahead despite middle-order collapse
The Zimbabwe bowlers put in a more disciplined performance on the second day of the first Test in Bulawayo, but Daryl Mitchell’s back-to-the-wall 80 ensured New Zealand kept their advantage intact. New Zealand started the day on 92 for no loss and marched to 158 for 1 before losing five wickets for 42 runs. But Mitchell, with the help of...
News Room : Karun Nair fifty resists England on rain-hit day
After four Tests on flat pitches that took bowlers from both teams to the brink and counted among its casualties – Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer and Jasprit Bumrah – The Oval which has been profoundly seam-friendly in recent times provided a margin of error. England played like they needed it; there were 30 extras but also six wickets and...
News Room : A world without conscience? – The Island
Wednesday 30th July, 2025 Hardly a day passes without a fatal road accident being reported in Sri Lanka. It is not only on serpentine, cliff-side roads in the hill country or the speeding-prone arterial roads elsewhere danger lurks; people are not safe even in the tightly monitored, traffic-clogged city roads with a strong police presence. Whoever would have expected a...
News Room : CIABOC’s Busy Half-Year: 3,022 Complaints, 54 Raids, and Counting
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) said a total of 34 individuals were arrested in connection with bribery incidents during the first six months of this year. Between 1 January and 30 June, CIABOC received 3,022 complaints relating to bribery and corruption. The Commission carried out 54 raids during this period, leading to the arrest of...