TikTok removes over 871,000 videos from Sri Lanka in first half of 2026

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- TikTok removed 871,446 videos uploaded from Sri Lanka during the first six months of 2026 for breaching its Community Guidelines, according to the platform's latest transparency r... Read More

Cabinet approves Rs. 3.33 billion in contracts to repair Cyclone Ditwah-damaged roads

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved three contracts totalling Rs. 3,334.28 million, excluding VAT and other applicable taxes, for the rehabilitation and upgrading of road infras... Read More

Lanka IOC and Sinopec raise Octane 95 petrol price by Rs. 20

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (Lanka IOC) has increased the price of Octane 95 petrol by Rs. 20 per litre, with the revised rate taking effect from midnight today (04). The price ... Read More

Government prepares measures to prevent rice shortage in November and December

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- The Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Ministry has said it is ready to address a possible rice shortage in November and December through a series of measu... Read More

IMF calls for review of excise tax differences on imported and locally made alcohol

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Sri Lanka applies a lower fixed excise duty per litre to imported alcoholic beverages than to alcohol produced locally, a disparity the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recom... Read More

Namal accuses government of failing to remove VAT on school supplies and healthcare

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa accused the government of failing to fulfill its commitment to eliminate VAT on educational materials,... Read More

Concessions for home solar battery systems to be provided through 2027 budget

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Concessions will be made for home solar battery systems through the 2027 budget, Minister of Power and Energy Anura Karunathilaka told the Parliament today (05). President Anura ... Read More

Only 38.1% of Sri Lankans are computer literate, government survey finds

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Nearly 62 per cent of Sri Lankans aged between five and 69 cannot independently operate a computer, despite the growing use of digital technology, according to the latest survey b... Read More

Rs. 280 import tax applies only to Jasmine and sticky rice, Minister clarifies

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe has clarified that the revised import tax of Rs. 280 per kilogram applies exclusively to Jasmine rice and sticky rice, rejecting reports th... Read More

Transport Ministry moves to improve LMT Go app following passenger feedback

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Measures are being taken to resolve shortcomings in the LMT Go mobile application in response to feedback and practical difficulties reported by passengers using the Metro Bus ser... Read More

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