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2.5% tax on imported vehicles to take effect from April 1

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Vehicle Importers' Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has announced that a 2.5% tax will be imposed on imported vehicles starting from April 1, 2026. VIASL spokesperson Arosha... Read More


First phase of 2026 school term ends today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The first phase of the first school term for 2026 concluded today (13), the Ministry of Education announced. The Ministry announced that all government and government-approved s... Read More


National ID confirmation letters issued at DRP offices this Saturday for O/L candidates

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Department of Registration of Persons has announced that its Head Office and Provincial Offices in Galle, Kurunegala, Vavuniya, Batticaloa, and Nuwara Eliya will operate from... Read More


Johnston Fernando, sons further remanded

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons were among five suspects further remanded until February 20 by the Wattala Magistrate's Court following their arrest by the Fin... Read More


President congratulates Tarique Rahman on Bangladesh election victory

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended his best wishes to the people of Bangladesh for reaffirming their faith in democracy and congratulated Tarique Rahman on leading the B... Read More


Minister Anura Karunathilaka resigns from Committee probing release of 323 containers

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilaka has resigned from the Select Committee of Parliament to look into and report to Parliament on the release of 323 containe... Read More


Fund raising scam using Energy Minister's photo: Ministry warns

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Ministry of Energy warned that a fraudulent fund-raising campaign has been reported using a fake WhatsApp number featuring a photograph of Minister Kumara Jayakody to solicit... Read More


Jana Aragalaya Alliance signals appeals in Amarakeerthi case

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Jana Aragalaya Alliance said appeals are expected against the death sentences for 12 accused in the killing of former MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his security officer. Sp... Read More


Fishermen call off nine-day Satyagraha

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Satyagraha campaign launched by a group of fishermen demanding the lifting of the government's ban on the use of tractor-mounted winches for Madel (seine net) fishing was cal... Read More


Two shot dead in Akuregoda

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Two persons, including a woman, were shot dead in Akuregoda a short while ago, police said. According to police, the victims were inside a vehicle parked near a supermarket when... Read More