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Remittances from Sri Lankan workers surge by 16.3%

Colombo, March 26 -- While recording a 16.3% rise, foreign remittances sent through the banking system by Sri Lankan workers saw a significant increase by the end of February this year, the Sri Lanka ... Read More


Govt to act against extremist group in Eastern Province

Colombo, March 26 -- While questioning the Muslim extremist group operating in the Eastern Province, Cabinet spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated that legal action will be taken against the... Read More


Royal Madras Yacht Club to launch first Chennai-Sri Lanka sailing expedition

Colombo, March 25 -- The Royal Madras Yacht Club, together with IndSri Ferry Services Lanka Pvt Ltd, is set to launch the first international sailing expedition from Chennai to Sri Lanka, lasting seve... Read More


No tax revisions on vehicle imports this year: Duminda Hulangamuwa

Colombo, March 25 -- According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement, vehicle taxes cannot be reduced, and there will be no tax revisions on vehicle imports this year, Senior Economic Adv... Read More


Action against over 22,450 institutions for non-payment of EPF: Minister

Colombo, March 24 -- Action will be taken against over 22,450 semi-government and private institutions which have failed to pay or contribute to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), Labour Deputy Mini... Read More


Bahrain makes meningococcal vaccine mandatory for foreign workers including Sri Lankans

Colombo, March 24 -- The meningococcal vaccine is now mandatory for all foreign workers entering Bahrain, including those from Sri Lanka, the Bahrain Health Ministry announced today. This decision is... Read More


CIF files second bribery complaint over Rs. 260 M pilot vessel misuse

Colombo, March 24 -- The Civil Intelligence Front (CIF) has filed a second complaint with the Bribery Commission, demanding an immediate investigation into the alleged misuse of a high-tech pilot vess... Read More


Mahapola allowance to be delivered without delay

Colombo, March 24 -- Attention was given to short-term measures to minimise delays in disbursing the Mahapola allowance for first-year students in 2025, as well as steps to ensure timely payments for ... Read More


School uniform material distribution for this year completed: Ministry

Colombo, March 22 -- The distribution of school uniform materials have been carried out this year for 10,096 government schools together with 822 government approved Pirivens, the Education Ministry s... Read More


Gazette issued revising import export regulations

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued, revising multiple import and export regulations, including a significant update permitting Bureau Veritas inspection certi... Read More