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Government to introduce Property Tax by mid-2027

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Sri Lanka plans to introduce a property tax by the first half of 2027, according to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). As... Read More


Parcel with mobile phones thrown into Boossa Prison premises

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Boossa Prison authorities recovered a parcel containing eight mobile phones that had been thrown into the prison premises early this morning. Prison Commissioner Jagath Weerasing... Read More


Cabinet approves Sri Lanka Navy to conduct maritime security operations

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the Sri Lanka Navy to independently conduct maritime security operations under the supervision of the Ministry of Defence. This ... Read More


Sri Lanka, Canada to tackle cross-border crime

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Sri Lanka Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The ... Read More


Cabinet approves allowance for religious school teachers

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to provide an annual allowance of Rs. 7,500 to teachers serving in registered religious schools, starting in 2026. The allowance,... Read More


Nearly 1,000 to be sued over mosquito breeding places

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Legal action is to be initiated against 982 individuals following a nationwide mosquito control campaign carried out by the Ministry of Health from June 30 to July 5. During the ... Read More


Wimal to release song in response to attacks on Palestine, Iran

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa is set to release a new song he has written in response to the recent airstrikes on Iran and the ongoing violence against Pale... Read More


Politics and Egos plague Sri Lanka Rugby: Murcott

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- When Richard Murcott, 42, moved to Germany, he believed his days on the rugby sidelines were behind him. Having previously coached in Sri Lanka and Dubai, the veteran coach was re... Read More


IRD seeks to tax non-resident service providers who surpass Rs. 60 million yearly threshold

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that all non-resident persons who provide services to customers in Sri Lanka through electronic platforms must register for Value... Read More


Digital services that will be taxed 18% VAT announced

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- A gazette notification has been issued announcing the list of digital services on which an 18 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) will be imposed with effect from October 01, 2025. The... Read More