Traders and Consumer Groups Call for Reduction in Rice Import Tax
Traders across various regions are urging the government to reconsider the Rs. 65 per kilogram tax on imported rice, advocating
Sri Lanka’s Official 2025 Calendar Released: 26 Public Holidays Announced
With just nine days left until 2025, the Government Printing Department has unveiled the official calendar, featuring 26 public holidays.
Iceland’s New Government Sets Ambitious Goals Under Historic Female Leadership
Iceland’s President presented a new government on Saturday, led by Social Democratic Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir, with a strong focus
Consumer Affairs Authority Conducts 600 Raids Amid Rice Market Oversight
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has carried out approximately 600 raids across Sri Lanka to address issues related to the
British High Commissioner Applauds Sri Lanka’s Economic Progress
Andrew Patrick, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, has lauded the government’s swift progress toward economic stabilization. Speaking during a
Adverse Weather Causes Sharp Rise in Fish Prices at Peliyagoda Market
The Peliyagoda Central Fish Market Complex has reported a significant increase in fish prices due to ongoing adverse weather conditions.
PUCSL to Conduct Public Consultations on Electricity Tariff Revision Proposal
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) is set to commence oral public consultations on its proposed electricity tariff
Sri Lanka Exits Sovereign Default: Treasury Secretary Highlights Milestone in Economic Recovery
Sri Lanka marked a significant milestone in its economic recovery journey on December 20, 2024, officially exiting sovereign default. Treasury
Gold Prices Surge in Sri Lanka Amid Market Fluctuations
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have experienced a significant rise, according to the latest figures from the Colombo Gold Centre.
Sri Lanka Issues Floating-Rate Bonds to Local Creditors Amid Debt Restructuring
As part of its debt restructuring process for defaulted International Sovereign Bonds (ISBs), Sri Lanka has repaid local bondholders with