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Sri Lanka shifts towards modern, investor-friendly economy

SriLanka, Nov. 15 -- Sri Lanka is moving towards building a modern, investor-friendly economy, Treasury Secretary and Finance Ministry Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma said. He said that, beyond p... Read More


SriLankan increases Melbourne frequencies

SriLanka, Nov. 15 -- SriLankan Airlines has added three more weekly flights to Melbourne (MEL) starting today (15), increasing its total services to Australia (Sydney and Melbourne) to 14 flights per ... Read More


Sectoral Oversight Committee approves Prevention of Foreign Terrorist Fighters Bill

SriLanka, Nov. 15 -- The Prevention of Foreign Terrorist Fighters Bill has received the approval of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations. The Bill was c... Read More


India grants Rs.225 million for 50 medical kiosks in Sri Lanka

SriLanka, Nov. 15 -- India will provide a Rs.225 million grant to provide Sri Lanka with 50 medical kiosks, as part of its continued assistance for rehabilitation and reconstruction following Cyclone ... Read More


Hasthi Sena

SriLanka, Nov. 15 -- Lt. Colonel Prabath Abeywickrama briefs troops before they set out on a special operation under the 'Hasthi Sena' initiative in Thirappane yesterday. The operation, conducted join... Read More


Security Forces set for further pay hikes in 2027

SriLanka, Nov. 15 -- Members of the Sri Lanka Police, the Armed Forces and the Prisons Department are set to receive further financial benefits in 2027, with the final phase of the public sector salar... Read More


Minister hits out at LAUGFS over gas price hike

SriLanka, Nov. 15 -- Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunetti yesterday criticised the country's privately owned LP gas supplier, LAUGFS Gas PLC (Yellow Cylinders), over its... Read More


Police deny arrest of 'Dehi Bale Malli'

SriLanka, Nov. 15 -- The Police have denied media reports claiming that organised crime figure and alleged drug trafficker Patabendi Maddumage Shehan Sathsara, alias 'Dehi Bale Malli', has been arrest... Read More


CESS cuts to ease costs for households and industries

SriLanka, Nov. 15 -- Consumers could benefit from lower prices for a range of goods following the Government's decision to reduce CESS rates by 25 per cent on 800 selected import tariff lines, Finance... Read More


Sri Lanka to overhaul revenue administration

SriLanka, Nov. 8 -- Sri Lanka is overhauling its revenue administration system, bringing the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), Sri Lanka Customs and the Excise Department under a broader reform program... Read More