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Awareness programme held on digital signature and paperless customs declaration system

Srilanka, Aug. 19 -- An awareness programme on the "Digital Signature and Paperless Customs Declaration System", organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, was held yesterday morning (18) at the Cha... Read More


Book publishers warn taxes are driving authors and publishers out of industry

Srilanka, Aug. 19 -- The Sri Lanka Book Publishers' Association has warned that taxes imposed on printed books are placing growing pressure on the publishing industry, with an estimated 50% to 60% of ... Read More


Health Ministry warns of heat-related health risks amid extreme temperatures

Srilanka, Aug. 19 -- The Ministry of Health has warned that prolonged exposure to direct sunlight amid the prevailing hot weather conditions could lead to a range of heat-related illnesses and, in sev... Read More


Another petition filed challenging 22nd Amendment

Srilanka, Aug. 19 -- Civil society organisation Bahujana Balaya has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which has been presented to P... Read More


Air Vice Marshal Padman De Costa appointed SLAF Deputy Chief of Staff

Srilanka, Aug. 19 -- Air Vice Marshal Padman De Costa has been appointed Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), with effect from August 18, 2026. The letter of appointment was fo... Read More


28 vehicles suspended from service following Talawakelle inspection

Srilanka, Aug. 19 -- A total of 28 vehicles operating in the Talawakelle area have been temporarily suspended from service after being found to be unroadworthy during an inspection, Nuwara Eliya Distr... Read More


Sri Lanka Bar Association to brief MPs on 22nd Constitutional Amendment

Srilanka, Aug. 19 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) is scheduled to visit Parliament tomorrow (20) to brief Members of Parliament on the proposed 22nd Constitutional Amendment. Opposition... Read More


Police to strictly enforce seatbelt rule on expressways from September 19

Srilanka, Aug. 19 -- Wearing seatbelts will be mandatory for all passengers travelling in vehicles on expressways from September 19, with police warning that the requirement will be strictly enforced.... Read More


Anti-Corruption Amendment Bill presented in Parliament

Srilanka, Aug. 19 -- The Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill was presented in Parliament a short while ago. The Bill, which seeks to amend the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023, was presented to Parl... Read More


Dengue death toll climbs to 69

Srilanka, Aug. 19 -- The dengue-related deaths so far in 2026, has increased to 69 while the total number of dengue cases has climbed to 92,854, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). ... Read More