The Committee of Public Finance (COPF), at its most recent meeting, has examined the effectiveness of recent tax increases on tobacco and liquor, aimed at discouraging consumption and boosting government revenue. MORE..

27 Apr 2024 (5:35 PM)

The 22nd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Inter-Sessional Meeting on Disaster Relief was held virtually earlier this week, hosted by Vietnam and co-chaired by Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, and attended by 55 participants from ARF member countries. MORE..

27 Apr 2024 (4:55 PM)

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Friday a $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine the largest to date which will allow the US to purchase new equipment produced by the American defense industry for the Ukrainian military. MORE..

27 Apr 2024 (3:26 PM)

During a raid carried out in Navinna area of Maharagama, the police have impounded a cache of heroin weighing 8 kilograms. MORE..

27 Apr 2024 (1:12 PM)

A 31-year-old man has been arrested on Friday night (26) for the possession of a large consignment of narcotic substances. MORE..

27 Apr 2024 (12:50 PM)

The National Water Supply Drainage Board (NWSDB) says a 14-hour water cut would be imposed for several areas in Colombo District on Saturday evening (27). MORE..

27 Apr 2024 (12:34 PM)