The government has proposed to allocate Rs. 2,000 million to establish a new office complex for the Department of Inland Revenue after selecting a suitable location among the proposed sites and conducting a feasibility study. MORE..
7 Nov 2025 (7:20 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)
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)
A shooting incident has been reported in the Kotahena area in Colombo. MORE..
7 Nov 2025 (11:33 PM)
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)
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)