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Vehicle Import Restrictions Eased

Srilanka, May 2 -- The Ministry of Finance has issued a new gazette notification easing several long-standing restrictions on vehicle imports. The directive, issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanaya... Read More


President's Vietnam Visit Set for May 4-6

Srilanka, May 2 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has announced that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will embark on a state visit to Vietnam from May 4th to 6th. D... Read More


Speaker endorses the certificate on the Proceeds of Crime Bill

Srilanka, May 2 -- Speaker Hon. Jagath Wickramaratne officially endorsed the certificate on the Proceeds of Crime Bill in Parliament on April 30, 2025. The Second Reading debate of the Bill took plac... Read More


Web Journalists slam New Media Access Rule

Srilanka, May 2 -- The Professional Web Journalists Association has strongly opposed a new directive from the Government Information Department requiring government-issued media accreditation for jour... Read More


CSE to Close Early for LG Polls

Srilanka, May 2 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced that trading hours will be shortened on Tuesday, May 6, in view of the Local Government Elections. On that day, trading will conclude... Read More


Passport Services Temporarily Restricted

Srilanka, May 2 -- The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced temporary restrictions on passport services due to local government election duties. According to the statement, both the... Read More


EC Urges Leave for Voters Based on Distance

Srilanka, May 2 -- The Election Commission has called on heads of government institutions and private sector organizations to grant leave to employees in accordance with the Elections Act, enabling th... Read More


National Vesak Week Declared from May 10-16

Srilanka, May 2 -- The government has officially declared National Vesak Week from May 10 to 16, with this year's State Vesak Festival to be held in the Nuwara Eliya District. The celebrations will b... Read More


Sri Lanka, IOM Strengthen Partnership to Improve Migrant Health Services

Srilanka, May 2 -- A high-level meeting took place yesterday at the Ministry of Health and Mass Media between Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and Ms. Kristin Parco, Head of Mission of the International... Read More


Parliament to convene on May 8 and 9

Srilanka, May 2 -- The Secretary General of Parliament, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera, stated that Parliament is scheduled to convene on May 8th and 9th. She further stated that the Parliamentary Business ... Read More