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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


Parliament extends public emergency by one month with 128 votes

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- The proposal to extend the state of public emergency declared in the country by a further one month was passed in Parliament with a majority of 128 votes. The motion was approved... Read More


Suresh Sallay's wife and son visit Chief Prelates of Malwatta, Asgiriya Chapters

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- The wife of retired Major General Suresh Sallay, Manori Sallay, and their son reportedly have met the Chief Prelates of the Malwatta and Asgiriya Chapters yesterday (08), requesti... Read More


New Additional Secretary appointed to PM's office

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- The Cabinet has approved a proposal submitted by the Prime Minister to confirm the appointment of Chandani Sagarika Bogahawatta as an Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister's ... Read More


Woman arrested over alleged online business scam

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- A woman suspected of defrauding an individual of Rs. 426,300 through an online scam promising high-income business opportunities has been arrested, Police Headquarters said. Acco... Read More