China Imposes 13% Sales Tax on Birth Control Amid Efforts to Boost Fertility
Since January 1, Chinese citizens have been required to pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives, including condoms, birth control
Enhanced Showery Conditions Expected in Several Provinces Due to Low-Level Atmospheric Disturbance
The Department of Meteorology says showery conditions are expected to intensify in the Eastern, Northern, and Uva provinces over the
CAA Collects Over Rs. 285 Million in Fines from Islandwide Raids in 2025
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has collected more than Rs. 285 million in fines from raids carried out across the
Sri Lankan Navy Arrests 11 Indian Fishermen for Illegal Fishing in Jaffna Waters
The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 11 Indian fishermen for allegedly engaging in illegal fishing within Sri Lankan territorial waters.
School Hours to Remain Unchanged in 2026 Amid Disaster Recovery Efforts
Considering the prevailing disaster situation in the country and the damage caused to school infrastructure and transportation systems in several
Casino Entrance Fees and Gaming Taxes to Increase from January 1
The Department of Inland Revenue (DIR) has announced an increase in casino entrance fees and gaming taxes related to betting,
Sri Lanka Considers Ban on Cigarette Filters to Protect Environment
The National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) is working with the Ministry of Environment and other stakeholders to draft
Central Bank Closes Public Debt Department; LankaSecure Transferred to Payments and Settlements
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka announced yesterday that the Public Debt Department will be closed, and its LankaSecure unit
Milko Employees Rewarded for Record Sales and Historic Profit
Performance incentives have been awarded to Milko employees who achieved the highest sales targets under the Highland brand, recorded a
Ministry of Environment Promotes Cloth Bags to Make Sri Pada Polythene-Free
The Ministry of Environment is collaborating with the private sector to promote the use of cloth bags as a sustainable