Department of Census and Statistics Completes Final Phase of 2024 Population and Housing Census
The Department of Census and Statistics has completed the final phase of this year’s Population and Housing Census, focusing on
Government Approves Increased Allocation for Breakfast Program for Preschool Children
The government has approved an increase in the daily allocation to Rs. 100 to provide breakfast for children attending Early
Colombo Magistrate Orders CBSL to Tackle Illegal Pyramid Schemes
Colombo Chief Magistrate Thilina Gamage has directed the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to take immediate action against illegal
ADB Extends $150 Million Loan to CEB for Power Transmission Upgrades
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed an agreement with the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to provide a $150 million
Gazette notification of vehicle import is issued
A gazette notification has been issued specifying the types of vehicles permitted for import under the first category, effective immediately.
Heart Disease in Sri Lanka Affecting Younger Individuals, Specialist Warns
Specialist Indika de Lanerolle from the National Hospital has raised concerns about the decreasing age of individuals suffering from heart
Pope Francis Reveals Assassination Plot Foiled During 2021 Iraq Visit
In excerpts from his upcoming autobiography, Hope, Pope Francis reveals that a plot to assassinate him during his March 2021
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
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 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,