Srilanka, March 12 -- A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Excise Department officials was held on yesterday (11) at the Presidential Secretariat. The discussion focused on overcoming the current challenges faced by the department and achieving this year's revenue targets.

Key topics included integrating the Excise Department's operations with the Inland Revenue Department to improve efficiency and fairness in tax collection. The meeting also addressed the regulation of alcohol and other approved intoxicants to support economic growth, increase state revenue, and ensure public safety.

Further discussions highlighted the importance of creating a human resource and technological development plan to enhance the departm...