Western Province Faces Acute Teacher Shortage, Initiates Recruitment Measures
The Western Provincial Council has reported a shortage of over 4,000 teachers, particularly in the subjects of English, Tamil, and
Welfare Benefits Board Urges Beneficiaries to Open Bank Accounts
The Welfare Benefits Board has called on beneficiaries without bank accounts to take immediate steps to open one in order
President Announces Changes to Withholding Tax and VAT Policies
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake revealed significant changes to tax policies, including an increase in the Withholding Tax from 5% to
Dr. Harsha de Silva Appointed Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance
Dr. Harsha de Silva, a Member of Parliament from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has been appointed as the Chairman
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Targets USD 15.1 Billion in Foreign Reserves by 2028
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government aims to boost Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange reserves to USD 15.1 billion
Supreme Court Verdict on Grade 5 Scholarship Examination Petitions to Be Delivered on December 31
The Supreme Court has announced that the verdict on the fundamental rights petitions seeking a re-conduct of the 2024 Grade
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Announces PAYE Tax Revisions Following IMF Discussions
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake revealed today (18) in Parliament that the government has successfully reached an agreement with the International
President announces the date of permission to Import private vehicles
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced today that the importation of private vehicles will commence on February 1, 2025. Addressing Parliament,
Adani Group dealings with other countries not Sri Lankan concern: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said his government is not concerned with Adani Group’s dealings with other countries, but
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa Reveals Payments to Politicians from the President’s Fund
In Parliament Yesterday (17), Minister Nalinda Jayatissa disclosed details of payments made to politicians from the President’s Fund between 2005