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Garment Factory Closure Sends Shockwaves Through Sri Lanka’s Export Economy
Next closed; 1.400 job losses
The recent closure of the NEXT garment factory in Katunayake’s Free Trade Zone has dealt a...
Imported Salt Scandal: State Director Accused of Profiteering Through Private Company
MP Mujibar Rahuman Reveals
In the wake of a severe salt shortage and soaring prices in Sri Lanka, opposition MP Mujibur Rahuman...
Government Clerical Service Exam to Be Held on Sunday After Six-Year Delay
The long-delayed competitive examination for recruitment to Grade III of the Management Assistant...
Hypertension; a Silent Killer
One in Three Lives at Risk
Marking World Hypertension Day on May 17, health authorities are raising urgent alarms about the...
What’s Behind the World Bank’s Aid to Sri Lanka?
$1 Billion to Boost Jobs and Private Investment
The World Bank has pledged US$1 billion to support Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, focusing largely...
World Bank President to Visit Sri Lanka Amid Economic Recovery Efforts
first visit by a World Bank president to Sri Lanka
World Bank Group President Ajay Banga will visit Sri Lanka on Wednesday, May 7—the first visit by a...

Garment Factory Closure Sends Shockwaves Through Sri Lanka’s Export Economy
Next closed; 1.400 job losses

The recent closure of the NEXT garment factory in Katunayake’s Free Trade Zone has dealt a...

Imported Salt Scandal: State Director Accused of Profiteering Through Private Company
MP Mujibar Rahuman Reveals

In the wake of a severe salt shortage and soaring prices in Sri Lanka, opposition MP Mujibur Rahuman...

Government Clerical Service Exam to Be Held on Sunday After Six-Year Delay

The long-delayed competitive examination for recruitment to Grade III of the Management Assistant...

Hypertension; a Silent Killer
One in Three Lives at Risk

Marking World Hypertension Day on May 17, health authorities are raising urgent alarms about the...

What’s Behind the World Bank’s Aid to Sri Lanka?
$1 Billion to Boost Jobs and Private Investment

The World Bank has pledged US$1 billion to support Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, focusing largely...

World Bank President to Visit Sri Lanka Amid Economic Recovery Efforts
first visit by a World Bank president to Sri Lanka

World Bank Group President Ajay Banga will visit Sri Lanka on Wednesday, May 7—the first visit by a...

China’s Mega Projects in Sri Lanka Face Delays
Amid Demands for More Concessions

Two major Chinese-backed projects in Sri Lanka — the Sinopec oil refinery in Hambantota and the...

Choose Light with Meaning: Buy Locally Made Vesak Decorations and Brighten a Family’s Life

This Vesak season, Daily Reporter, Impactus and the Right to Life Human Rights Centre are calling on...

75% of Imported vehicles sold amid high demand, says Sri Lanka vehicle importers association

The Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka has said that nearly 75% of the imported stock of...

Hero Launched New Bikes, Scooters In Sri Lanka With 500 Touchpoints

World’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp, has been India’s largest 2W manufacturer for...

Vehicle Imports Resume to Sri Lanka
1,560 Used Cars Arrive

Vehicle imports to Sri Lanka have resumed following the lifting of the import ban on February 1, but...

Get ready to pay VAT for Gmail, Facebook etc.
Law is to be implemented since October 1

Sri Lanka is ready to tax the digital services supplied by non-Sri Lankans from October 1. This was...

How to Claim Withheld Tax on Fixed Deposits
Applicable for Individuals Earning Less Than Rs. 1.8 Million Annually

From April 1, 2025, the withholding tax on interest from fixed deposits in Sri Lanka has been...

US Tariff Hike May Deepen Sri Lanka’s Economic Struggles
Fitch Warns

Sri Lanka’s fragile economy could face further strain following the United States’ recent tariff...