Government Proposes Adjustment to Personal Income Tax Slabs in IMF Discussions
The government has proposed to the IMF an adjustment in Personal Income Tax slabs from Rs. 500,000 to Rs. 720,000,
Jetstar Asia Announces Direct Flights from Singapore to Colombo Starting November 2024
Jetstar Asia announced today that it will be the only low-cost carrier offering direct flights from Singapore to Colombo, Sri
Special Traffic and Security Measures for Presidential Election Nominations
Sri Lanka Police has announced a special traffic and security program during the period when the Election Commission will accept
Assam Launches Mobile App to Prevent Wild Elephant-Related Deaths
The state of Assam in India has introduced a mobile app designed to reduce deaths caused by wild elephants. The
Record 51 Drugs Fail Quality Tests in 2024, Highest in Recent Years
In 2024, a total of 51 drugs have failed quality tests, marking the highest number of quality failures in a
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to Step Down, Citing Need for LDP “New Start”
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will not seek re-election as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), stating that
Election Commission Announces Postal Voting Dates for Presidential Election 2024
The Election Commission has announced the dates allocated for the marking of postal votes in the upcoming Presidential Election 2024.
Sri Lanka to Maintain On-Arrival Visa System for Tourists Amid Supreme Court Ruling
The Ministry of Public Security has confirmed that Sri Lanka will continue operating its on-arrival visa system for tourists, as
President Ranil Wickremesinghe Launches Election Campaign with Inaugural Rally on August 17
President Ranil Wickremesinghe will kick off his election campaign with an inaugural public rally on August 17 at Salgado Stadium
Cabinet Approves Water Tariff Reductions for Domestic Users, Hospitals, Schools, and Religious Sites
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a reduction in water tariffs by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB),