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IRD records highest tax revenue in its history

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has achieved the highest tax revenue collection in its history for 2025, with total collections reaching Rs. 2,002,241 million as of 17 Novemb... Read More


"Ratama Ekata" national mission to be launched in Tangalle under President's patronage

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The Southern Provincial segment of the government's 'Ratam Ekata' National Campaign against drugs will be launched today (20) at 3:00 pm at the Tangalle Public Stadium, under the... Read More


Disruption continues on Upcountry Railway Line

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Train services on the Upcountry Railway Line remain disrupted following a derailment caused by fallen trees and earth mounds. As a result, trains scheduled to run from Colombo F... Read More


Three arrested at BIA with 'Kush' worth over Rs. 40mn

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Three individuals were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle Kush drugs worth over Rs. 40 million into the country. They had... Read More


Navy seizes multi-day fishing vessel with suspected drug haul; six fishermen arrested

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Sri Lankan Navy has apprehended six individuals along with a multi-day fishing vessel suspected of transporting a large drug shipment during a special operation in the southern s... Read More


Foreign Minister calls on Indian filmmakers and investors to explore Sri Lanka as a prime destination

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath said Sri Lanka is prioritizing sustainability, diversification, enhanced connectivity, and digital tran... Read More


Nearly one in three women worldwide face intimate partner or sexual violence - WHO

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Nearly one in three women - around 840 million globally - have faced intimate partner or sexual violence during their lifetime, according to a new report by the World Health Orga... Read More


CBSL names 22 entities involved in prohibited pyramid schemes

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a public notice identifying 22 companies and mobile applications as prohibited pyramid schemes under Section 83(C) of the Banking ... Read More


Parliament Committee calls for swift measurement and mapping of lands

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability has drawn attention to the importance of accurately surveying and swiftly completing the ... Read More


SLFP temporarily suspends membership of eight MPs for backing NPP

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has temporarily suspended the membership of eight party members who voted in favour of the National People's Power (NPP) to pass the 2026 Budge... Read More