Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- The government has earmarked a total allocation of Rs. 6,000 million in the 2027 Budget to roll out the comprehensive 'Clean Sri Lanka' programme, designed to drive holistic soci... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced a structural reform in how Value Added Tax (VAT) is calculated on cinema ticket sales to establish a fairer and more equitable ta... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has introduced a comprehensive package of strategic upgrades and welfare measures for Sri Lanka's defense sector under the 2027 Budget, present... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced a monthly Rs. 10,000 increase in the food and accommodation allowance for police officers, effective July 1, 2027, under the 2027... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced a monthly interim allowance of Rs. 2,500 for public sector pensioners who retired between 2020 and 2024, effective July 1, 2027, ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- While Sri Lanka is gradually moving towards embracing the 5G digital era, it is concerning that around 3% of the country's population still lacks access to mobile connectivity. ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Government has revised its procurement procedures for development projects in an effort to ensure the full utilisation of the Rs. 2,000 billion capital expenditure allocation... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Government initiated preliminary arrangements to extend the Metro Luxury Bus Service to the Jaffna District, with plans to commence operations by mid-2027. As part of the pr... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Existing electricity tariffs will remain unchanged for the final quarter of 2026, despite a 2.88% increase in the cost of electricity supply, the Public Utilities Commission of S... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of financing agreements with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to obtain $200 million for a sector development programme aimed at... Read More