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Dimal Arandara appointed Chairman of SriLankan, CEO to be appointed soon

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- The government has appointed A. K. D. D. Dimal Arandara as the new Chairman of SriLankan Airlines with effect from yesterday, further strengthening the airline's leadership durin... Read More


Court order on Sallay's psychiatric panel referral due today

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- The court is scheduled to deliver its order today (10) on a request made by the Attorney General seeking directions for former State Intelligence Service Chief Suresh Sallay to b... Read More


Railway Guards' token strike called off after talks

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- The token strike planned by the Railway Guards' Union has been withdrawn following discussions held between union representatives and the private secretary to the Deputy Minister... Read More


Heavy rain expected in several areas today

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- The Department of Meteorology informed that intermittent rain or thundershowers may occur today (10) in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North Western Provinces, as well as in the ... Read More


3 injured in Thalawathugoda fire die in hospital

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Police say that the three individuals who were injured in a fire at a restaurant in Thalawathugoda have died while receiving treatment at hospital. The Fire and Disaster Manageme... Read More


Customs reports steady vehicle demand despite surcharge

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Sri Lanka Customs has said that vehicle imports have remained broadly stable despite a temporary surcharge imposed earlier this year, with the sector continuing to generate about ... Read More


IRD scales up digital invoicing in new rollout phase

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has launched the second phase of Sri Lanka's Digital Invoicing System, extending the platform to Value Added Tax (VAT)-registered businesses af... Read More


Tourist arrivals hit record high in May amid revenue concerns

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Sri Lanka's tourism sector reached a record milestone in May, posting its highest-ever arrivals for the month at 145,745 visitors. This figure surpassed the previous May high of 1... Read More


Finance Bill wins approval for reforms and telecom incentives

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved a series of tax and fiscal policy reforms, including a five-year tax exemption for newly constructed telecommunications towers,... Read More


India A edge Sri Lanka A by 8 runs in tri-nation ODI opener

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- India A secured a narrow 8-run victory over Sri Lanka A in the opening match of the tri-nation one-day series held today (09) at the Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. Batti... Read More