Sri Lanka
Govt. imposes taxes on essential goods
The government has imposed taxes under the special commodity levy act on several commodities coming under 63 categories from 01 January. A statement...
Immigration officials apologize for blocking HRCSL visit to Rohingyas
The chief of Sri Lanka’s Immigration and Emigration Department has apologized to the state’s human rights body for refusing to allow their officials...
PM highlights poor school attendance among A/L students
Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that children studying in the Advanced Level should be investigated for their absence...
Call to reduce VAT imposed on school supplies
Producers of school supplies have urged the government to reduce the value added tax (VAT) imposed on school supplies. Noting that pencils, books...
SL, India ink MoU to rehabilitate Karainagar Boatyard
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for rehabilitation of the Karainagar Boatyard in Northern Province of Sri Lanka, with grant assistance from Government of...
SL Police launch e-traffic app to enhance road safety measures
Sri Lanka Police have launched the e-Traffic mobile application, a cutting-edge tool aimed at reducing traffic violations and improving road safety in line...
Former FCID chief accused of defrauding Rs. 75 million from businessman
Former head of the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), retired Senior DIG Ravi Waidyalankara has been accused by a businessman over a fraud...
Sri Lanka’s tourism hits new peak
Sri Lanka celebrated a groundbreaking milestone in December 2024, as the island welcomed 233,087 tourists between December 1st and 29th. According to the...
