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
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.
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,
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
Tri-Forces Donate One Day’s Salary to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
All ranks of the Sri Lanka Army, Navy, and Air Force have donated one day’s basic salary to the ‘Rebuilding
From Wombs to WeChat: How China’s menstrual data drive exposes the state’s deepening intrusion
In a country where the state has long treated the population as a variable to be engineered rather than a
Ravi Karunanayake Questions Central Bank Reserve Targets and Response to Cyclone Relief
Former UNP Deputy Leader, MP Ravi Karunanayake, has raised questions regarding the government’s handling of the recent cyclone disaster and
India Overtakes Japan to Become World’s Fourth-Largest Economy
India has overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, according to calculations outlined in the Indian government’s end-of-year economic
Police Announce Special Traffic and Security Plan for New Year Celebrations in Colombo
Sri Lanka Police have announced a special traffic and security plan to minimise traffic congestion in and around Colombo and