Srilanka, March 12 -- A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and officials of the Excise Department was held yesterday (11) at the Presidential Secretariat.

The discussion focused on addressing the current challenges faced by the Excise Department and achieving this year's Revenue targets.

A key point of the discussion was the integration of the Department's operations with the Inland Revenue Department to enhance efficiency and fairness in Tax collection. Attention was drawn to the efficient and effective regulation of alcohol and other approved intoxicants within the country to support economic growth. This includes increasing state revenue through proper regulation of the alcohol and tobacco industries, facilitating le...