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Over 200,000 SMEs ceased operations between 2018-2022, says Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- More than 200,000 micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka ceased operations between 2018 and 2022 due to various reasons, the Deputy Minister of Finance an... Read More


Registrar General's Dept. launches new call center and modernized website

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The Registrar General's Department has launched a new call center and a modernized website to ensure efficient service to the general public. The launch took place to coincide w... Read More


Catering and reception hall charges increased

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The All Island Banquet Owners and Caterers Association has announced an increase in fees charged so far for reception halls and catering services with effect from today (08). Sp... Read More


Sri Lanka's official poverty line declines

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Sri Lanka's official poverty line has declined in February, 2026 in comparison to figures from January, the Department of Census and Statistics has revealed. The report by the D... Read More


UN Secretary General welcomes ceasefire in Middle East

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the US and Iran, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Tuesday. Guterres "calls on all ... Read More


White House deems two-week ceasefire "a victory for the United States"

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called the two-week ceasefire "a victory for the United States," as she touted the US military's efforts in the war with Iran. "We h... Read More


Sri Lanka's official reserve assets decline by 3.5% in March 2026

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Sri Lanka's official reserve assets declined by 3.5% to USD 7,019 million in March 2026, compared to USD 7,270 million recorded in February 2026. The total reserves includes the... Read More


Special notice from Dept. for Registration of Persons

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The Department for Registration of Persons says efforts are currently underway to restore its computer system to resume normal operations. In a statement, the Commissioner Gener... Read More


LIOC increases diesel prices with effect from today

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Lanka IOC PLC (LIOC) has announced an increase in the prices of several fuel categories, effective from today (08). According to LIOC, the price of Super Diesel has been increas... Read More


Iran and Oman to charge ships passing through Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire, state media says

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Iran and Oman plan to charge transit fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the two-week ceasefire, according to Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency. T... Read More