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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


Colombo Municipal Council launches QR code food safety complaint system

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- A new QR code-based food safety complaint system was introduced by the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), allowing the public to report concerns regarding restaurants and food estab... Read More


New EU-India free trade agreement could challenge Sri Lankan exports

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- The newly concluded European Union-India Free Trade Agreement could reshape the competitive landscape for Sri Lankan exports, even as the government moves to safeguard preferentia... Read More


Sri Lanka's budget surplus is no economic miracle

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- The government's half-year books are out, and on the face of it they look good.The Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report, covering January to June, shows the state running a budget surp... Read More


More than 3.4 million people living below the official poverty line

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- A new government survey reveals that poverty levels in Sri Lanka have risen, reversing years of steady decline following the economic crisis. According to preliminary findings fr... Read More


Attorney general to present government's position on organized crime bill

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Attorney general to present government's position on organised crime bill on monday The attorney general is expected to present the government's position before the supreme cour... Read More


PUCSL halves proposed 4Q electricity tariff hike to 1.46% after rejecting unverified costs

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has initiated the electricity tariff review for the fourth quarter of 2026. While initial submissions from licensees pointed toward a... Read More