Acting IGP Issues New Guidelines for Night Vehicle Inspections
Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya has directed all police personnel conducting nighttime vehicle inspections to wear luminous
New Gazette Outlines 2025 Payment Plan for ‘Aswesuma’ Welfare Beneficiaries
A Gazette notification has announced the updated monthly payment structure for ‘Aswesuma’ welfare beneficiaries in 2025. The revised payments are
Health Ministry Investigates Leptospirosis Outbreak in Northern Province
The Ministry of Health has initiated efforts to collect blood samples from mammals in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province as part
Prime Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Strengthen Development Initiatives
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya held discussions with Mr. Takafumi Kadono, the Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Sri Lanka Clarifies Stance on ETCA: No Agreement Signed or Implemented with India
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, stated that the Sri Lankan government has neither signed nor
Cabinet Approves Review of Non-Commercial State-Owned Enterprises
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a comprehensive review of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) with non-commercial interests to enhance their efficiency
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 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