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Govt. moves to remove indelible ink requirement at elections

Srilanka, June 23 -- The government has moved to remove the legal requirement for the use of indelible ink in elections conducted in Sri Lanka in future. The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a propos... Read More


Woman injured in shooting incident in Kurunegala

Srilanka, June 23 -- A shooting incident has been reported in the Wellawa area in Kurunegala. According to police, a woman has been critically injured and hospitalised following the shooting, whi... Read More


IRD details changes to taxation, exemptions and registration requirements

Srilanka, June 23 -- The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue has issued a special notice outlining a wide range of changes to taxation, exemptions, withholding taxes, taxpayer registration requirem... Read More


Public awareness and community participation crucial for dengue control efforts: Govt.

Srilanka, June 23 -- A special dengue eradication operation is set to be launched as part of the national program aimed at controlling the rapidly spreading dengue threat across the country. The c... Read More


Planned reduction of VAT and SSCL threshold will not be implemented: Dy Minister

Srilanka, June 23 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed J. M. U. K. Jayasekera as the Chief Secretary of the Sabaragamuwa Province. The letter of appointment was handed over to him this... Read More


An Evening of Elegance, Celebrating Excellence in Sri Lanka's Automobile Industry

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The evening unfolded in a blaze of elegance and distinction as the foremost names in Sri Lanka's automobile industry gathered for what has already come to be regarded as one of t... Read More


Record Arrivals in May as Tourism Earnings Rise in Rupees but Dip in Dollars

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) recently announced that 145,745 foreign tourists visited Sri Lanka in May 2026. This represents a 9.65% increase in arrivals c... Read More


EDB Convenes Special Meeting with Industry Stakeholders to Address Challenges Faced by Coconut Coir and Fibre Product Exporters

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The Export Development Board (EDB) recently convened a special meeting with key industry stakeholders to discuss the growing challenges confronting Sri Lanka's coconut fiber expo... Read More


Richmond College marks 150th anniversary with grand commemorative walk

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- A special commemorative walk was held on June 19 to mark the 150th anniversary of Richmond College, Galle. The event, which commenced from the college premises, witnessed the... Read More


West Indies Select XI beat Sri Lanka by 15 runs in Antigua

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Pacers Nial Smith and Alzarri Joseph ran through Sri Lanka's batting lineup to lead a West Indies Select XI to a 15-run comeback victory at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua... Read More