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SC commences hearing petitions on Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- The Supreme Court a short while ago commenced its hearing into 14 Special Determination petition filed challenging the Constitutionality of the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill. ... Read More


5,000 solar technicians needed annually to meet 2030 renewable energy target: PUCSL

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Sri Lanka needs to produce around 5,000 qualified solar power technicians annually to support the installation of approximately 600 megawatts of solar power capacity each year an... Read More


BIA welcomes travellers with authentic Ceylon Tea

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has been promoting Sri Lanka's renowned Ceylon Tea as part of its efforts to offer travellers a warm and authentic Sri Lankan welcome. A... Read More


Government ready to face referendum if required: Nalinda

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa reiterated that the Government would hold a referendum if the Supreme Court rules that the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitutio... Read More


Sri Lanka launches National Food Safety Policy

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Sri Lanka has launched its National Food Safety Policy, marking a major step towards strengthening food safety governance, protecting public health and building safer, healthier ... Read More


Petrol cars below 1,000cc top vehicle imports in 2026

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Petrol cars with engine capacities below 1,000cc accounted for the highest customs revenue among vehicle imports in 2026, generating Rs. 137.4 billion, officials informed the Com... Read More


President's Secretary calls for urgent relief from PAYE Tax burden

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake has called for immediate measures to ease the heavy Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax burden on the general public, stressing th... Read More


Wild elephant hits bus carrying pilgrims in Buttala; 10 injured

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- A private bus carrying a group of pilgrims returning from Kataragama veered off the road and overturned after a wild elephant obstructed its path and struck the vehicle in the Bu... Read More


Sri Lanka, India move to finalise MoU for Kankesanthurai Port development

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Sri Lanka and India have taken steps to expedite the finalisation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of the Kankesanthurai Port with Indian Government sup... Read More


NVQ to be mandatory for refrigeration, air-conditioning technicians

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) certification will become mandatory for refrigeration, air-conditioning and vehicle air-conditioning technicians under new rules issued by... Read More