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Sri Lanka's eRL 2.0 Vehicle Revenue Licence System Down: ICTA

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) has announced the temporary unavailability of its crucial Vehicle Revenue Licence system (eRL 2.0). A criti... Read More


CBSL Initiates Resolution Action on Nation Lanka Finance PLC

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announced today its decision to initiate resolution action on Nation Lanka Finance PLC (NLFP), a Licensed Finance Company, effective immediate... Read More


EFutures honoured with dual wins at SLASSCOM National Ingenuity Awards

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- EFutures, a leading Sri Lankan software product engineering company, has been recognised with two prestigious honours at the SLASSCOM National Ingenuity Awards 2025, winning Best ... Read More


Shah Rukh Khan to grace grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Get ready, South Asia! The undisputed King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, is set to make a spectacular visit to Sri Lanka, gracing the highly anticipated grand opening of City of D... Read More


Banks Not Planning Widespread Parate Proceedings, Assures Sri Lanka Banks' Association

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The Sri Lanka Banks' Association (SLBA), the collective voice of all licensed commercial banks in the country, today moved to quell alarmist claims regarding widespread parate pro... Read More


Sri Lanka Receives 2.5 mn USD from Japan to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Mechanisms

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Corruption undermines sustainable development, the well-being of its citizens, their trust in institutions and tax morale. The cost of corruption is felt by all segments of societ... Read More


IMF Executive Board Approves Fourth Review of Sri Lanka's EFF, Unlocking USD350 Mn in Support

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has successfully completed the Fourth Review under Sri Lanka's 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement, allowing th... Read More


TISL Launches Report on Sri Lanka's Progress in Combating Corruption under UN Convention

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL), on 26 June 2025, released an independent Civil Society Report assessing Sri Lanka's progress in fulfilling its commitments under the U... Read More


Why Sri Lanka needs a smarter approach to tobacco tax policy

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Sri Lanka's tobacco taxation strategy is facing renewed scrutiny as authorities navigate the dual priorities of public health and revenue generation. Central to recent tobacco tax... Read More


SLT-MOBITEL partners AI Pazz, Sri Lanka's First AI-Powered Legal Research Platform

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- In a landmark move set to redefine legal research in Sri Lanka, SLT-MOBITEL Mobile has partnered with Redblocks AI (Pvt) Ltd to launch AI Pazz, the country's first-ever AI-powered... Read More