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Rs. 6 bn allocated in 2027 Budget for 'Clean Sri Lanka'

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


2027 Budget overhauls cinema VAT: tax to be calculated on actual revenue shares

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


Defense sector overhaul Rs. 250 mn Research Centre, War Hero Parent allowance hike, and major Naval & cyber modernisation in 2027 Budget

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


Police officers secure Rs. 10,000 food and accommodation allowance hike in 2027 Budget

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


Rs. 2,500 interim allowance for 2020-2024 retirees and final phase of pension revisions scheduled in 2027 Budget

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


Metro bus service expansion to Jaffna moves forward with route inspection

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- A preliminary route inspection for the introduction of a Metro bus service in the Jaffna district was conducted yesterday (10). The initiative is part of efforts to modernise Sr... Read More


Visit Visas are not Work Visas, government warns Sri Lankans

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has warned Sri Lankans against travelling overseas on Visit Visas based on promises of employment, highlighting th... Read More


Foreign Ministry seeks public assistance to identify Sri Lankan national in Italy

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has appealed to the public for help in identifying a Sri Lankan national believed to have been living in Italy sin... Read More


Landslide warnings issued for seven districts

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for seven districts, effective for the next 24 hours. Level 1 warnings have been issued for Badu... Read More


Former Chilaw Plantations chairman arrested over alleged Rs. 3.27 million corruption

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- A former chairman of Chilaw Plantations PLC, which operates under the Ministry of Coconut Development and Janatha Estate Development, was arrested today (11) by investigation off... Read More