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Digital signature, paperless customs system to come into operation from October 1

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The Head of the Revenue Administration Reform and Modernization Bureau and Senior Additional Secretary to the President, Seevali Arukgoda, commended the contribution of the Infor... Read More


'Guardians' programme promotes responsible care for street animals

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The "Guardians" programme, launched to encourage the public to care for street animals while taking responsibility for their health and welfare, is being introduced as a communit... Read More


Seat belt law to be strictly enforced on expressways from September 19

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Police have warned that the requirement for all passengers travelling in vehicles on Sri Lanka's expressways to wear seat belts will be strictly enforced from September 19. Addr... Read More


Passenger drones could cost US$20-30 per trip from BIA to Colombo

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Tourists arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport could potentially travel to hotels in Colombo by passenger drone for an estimated fare of US$20-30 per trip under a propos... Read More


GMOA calls for immediate revision of health sector cadre

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has called for an immediate revision of the approved cadre of doctors and other health workers, warning that delays could thre... Read More


Sri Lanka to implement national pharmaceutical policy 2026-2030

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the expedited implementation of Sri Lanka's National Pharmaceutical Policy for 2026-2030, aimed at ensuring access to safe, effective, quali... Read More


Education Council to be established in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the preparation of a Bill to establish an Education Council to standardize, register, license, assure quality and accredit professionals in ... Read More


Applications open for 11th phase of interest-free student loan scheme

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Applications for the 11th phase of the Interest-Free Student Loan Scheme for students seeking higher education have opened, with the application period running from August 17 to ... Read More


1,090 kg of illegal veterinary medicines worth nearly Rs. 3 million destroyed

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- A stock of 1,090 kilograms of illegal veterinary medicines worth nearly Rs. 3 million was destroyed following a joint raid conducted by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) and t... Read More


Substandard vehicle spare parts worth nearly Rs. 5 mn seized in Kadawatha raid

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized a stock of vehicle spare parts and lubricants worth nearly Rs. 5 million during a raid on a shop along the Kadawatha-Ganemulla Roa... Read More