US President Donald Trump has announced he is raising tariffs on South Korean imports to 25% after accusing Seoul of “not ...
France’s National Assembly has taken a first step towards banning social media access for under-15s, a proposal backed by ...
The most prolific batter of the WPL and the ever-so reliable Nat Sciver Brunt has finally broken the century drought in the ...
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 27 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 27 January 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central ...
Sri Lanka kept their semifinal aspirations alive with a nervy four-wicket victory over Afghanistan in a low-scoring Super ...
Adnit Jhamb produced an excellent, unbeaten century as USA romped to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Scotland in ...
England made a strong start to the Super six stage with a dominant bowling performance leading to a crushing win over ...
Ondansetron controversy Youtuber Dharmasri Kariyawasam, through his counsel Sawani Rajakaruna, has sent a letter of demand to Health and Mass Media, Dr Nalinda Jayatissa, seeking Rs 2 bn in damages ...
The group Mirage, led by drummer and vocalist Donald Pieries, just returned from a little over a month-long engagement in the Seychelles, and reports indicate that it was a happening scene at the Lo ...
Chamindra Kularatne, the suspended Deputy Secretary General of Parliament and Chief of Staff, has told the Opposition that he ...
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President’s Pension

The NPP government’s efforts to abolish MPs’ pensions have met with stiff resistance. All members of the current Parliament, including 159 NPP legislators, will lose their retirement benefits unless ...
George Steuart & Company participated in a series of high-level engagements organised by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) in Africa during the latter part of 2025. The ...