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Budget 2025: Commitment to IMF Programme, Challenges Ahead, says Moody's Ratings

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Sri Lanka's 2025 budget signals a strong commitment to adhering to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, with a focus on achieving a primary surplus and introducing ne... Read More


2025 Budget Targets Inclusive Growth Through Bold Reforms: Ceylon Chamber of Commerce

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce welcomes bold proposals in the budget that align with its recommendations, Sri Lanka Economic Summit discussions, and Vision 2030 goals. The 2025 B... Read More


Sri Lanka Bank's Association welcomes budget as "Positive," stresses importance of implementation

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Sri Lanka's banks have welcomed the maiden budget of the new government, describing it as "positive" and one that seeks to maintain policy consistency, especially on the fiscal p... Read More


Sri Lanka Budget 2025: LIVE VIDEO

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- YouTube An error occurred. Try watching this video on www.youtube.com, or enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser. Published by HT Digital Content Services with perm... Read More


Sri Lanka Budget 2025: VIDEO

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- YouTube An error occurred. Try watching this video on www.youtube.com, or enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser. Published by HT Digital Content Services with perm... Read More


Acting President of Court of Appeal Justice Mohammed Thahir Laffar's Term Extended

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The term of Acting President of the Court of Appeal Justice Mohammed Thahir Laffar has been extended. Accordingly, Justice Mohammed Thahir Laffar took his oath before President ... Read More


Sri Lanka Announces Bus Sector Modernization with New Fleet of 300 Advanced Buses

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The government has proposed the introduction of a modern and comfortable fleet of technologically advanced buses on a pilot basis. As part of this initiative, 100 air-suspension,... Read More


Govt Allocates Rs. 20 Bn to Sign Deal with Banks for SriLankan Airlines Legacy Debt Settlement

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- To address the financial burdens of SriLankan Airlines (SLA), the government has announced a plan to settle the airline's legacy debt. Despite previous governments' attempts to d... Read More


Government Announces Special Interest Scheme for Senior Citizens with 3-pct Additional Interest

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The government has introduced a Special Interest Scheme to be implemented from July 2025. Under this scheme, individuals above 60 years of age will be eligible for one-year fixed... Read More


Budget 2025: Tax Relief on Interest Income - Exempting WHT Up to Rs.1.8Mn

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The government has announced new provisions that will impact senior citizens and individuals with lower assessable incomes. Financial institutions will not deduct withholding ta... Read More