The government has allocated Rs. 100 million to conduct a comprehensive study on the potential economic benefits of Sri Lanka s blue economy, recognizing its vital role in national prosperity and sustainable development, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated. MORE..
7 Nov 2025 (6:35 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)
Hundreds of flight cancellations spread across the U.S. on Friday as airlines began complying with the Federal Aviation Administration s unprecedented order to reduce service nationwide because of the government shutdown. MORE..
8 Nov 2025 (1:32 AM)
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)
Pradeep Nilanga Dela has been elected as the Diyawadana Nilame of the Kandy Dalada Maligawa for a third term. MORE..
7 Nov 2025 (6:30 PM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (07) presented the 2026 budget speech in Parliament, the second of the National People s Power-led government. MORE..
7 Nov 2025 (7:35 PM)