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President condoles victims of Islamabad attack

Srilanka, Nov. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed deep sorrow over the attack in Islamabad yesterday, extending his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wishing the... Read More


5,000 coconut trees to be destroyed to contain root wilt disease

Srilanka, Nov. 12 -- Colombo, Nov. 12 (Daily Mirror) - The Coconut Cultivation Board (CCB) has decided to cut down and destroy around 5,000 coconut trees in the Matara District due to the rapid spread... Read More


DFCC Bank September soars on higher loans, lower impairments

Srilanka, Nov. 12 -- As the September quarter earnings season has entered its final stretch, DFCC Bank PLC reported some solid numbers for the three months, supported by the robust growth in new loans... Read More


BYD's Denza drives into Sri Lanka with luxury lineup in South Asia debut

Srilanka, Nov. 12 -- China's electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD is setting its sights on Sri Lanka's high-end automobile market with the official launch of its premium sub-brand Denza today, marking the ... Read More


Tax experts say lower VAT threshold could strain market

Srilanka, Nov. 12 -- The reduction of Sri Lanka's Value Added Tax (VAT) and Social Security Contribution Levy registration thresholds from Rs.60 million to Rs.36 million per year is expected to have a... Read More


Treasury plays down debt repayment fears

Srilanka, Nov. 12 -- As chatter grows over Sri Lanka's ability to stay on course with its external debt repayments, the Treasury struck a note of confidence. It insisted that the journey is largely ... Read More


RTI Commission failed to address 308 requests for information last year

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Right to Information Commission has failed to attend to 308 requests for information from January 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, it was revealed yesterday. As per the infor... Read More


IRD reminds taxpayers of upcoming deadlines for 2024/2025 assessment year

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued a reminder to taxpayers regarding the upcoming deadlines for income tax returns and related tax payments for the 2024/2025 assessme... Read More


42 per cent of women in Sri Lanka are overweight or obese

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Nearly 1 in 3 women (29.6 per cent) are overweight, and 1 in 8 (12.6 per cent) aged 18-60 years are obese in Sri Lanka according to the National Nutrition and Micronutrient Surve... Read More


Presidential media awards 2025 to honor journalists today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The "Presidential Media Awards - 2025" will be held today at 3.00 pm at the Pokuna Theatre, under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, to recognize journalists... Read More