President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his 2026 Budget Speech, announced several new measures to provide financial and welfare benefits to public sector employees. MORE..
7 Nov 2025 (6:28 PM)
The government has proposed to remove the Special Commodity Levy on imported coconut oil and palm oil and implement the general tax structure including Value Added Tax. MORE..
7 Nov 2025 (6:53 PM)
The government has decided to reduce the annual turnover threshold for the registration of Value Added Tax and Social Security Contribution Levy from Rs. 60 million to Rs. 36 million. MORE..
7 Nov 2025 (7:00 PM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, presenting the 2026 Budget, announced plans to strengthen the public transportation sector by adding 600 buses to the long-distance service fleet operated by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB). MORE..
7 Nov 2025 (7:05 PM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Finance, presented his second Budget Speech in the Parliament today (Nov. 7). MORE..
7 Nov 2025 (7:23 PM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the issuance of vehicle permits for Members of Parliament will not be issued in future. MORE..
7 Nov 2025 (6:33 PM)