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FeaturesThe President’s Jaffna visit and its implications
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is showing the change for the better that a single individual can...
77th Independence Day: AKD’s Call to Build a Better Future
On the occasion of Sri Lanka’s 77th National Independence Day, President Anura Kumara...
Police rejecting recording complaints is illeagal

IGP Issues Guidelines to Enhance Transparency in Complaint Recording

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has issued a circular detailing the procedures for recording...
Gazette issued lifting suspension on vehicle imports to Sri Lanka
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, has issued an...
Poor air quality due to polluted air from India: NBRO
Referring to the air quality in many parts of having reached unhealthy levels, the National Building...
Fairly Heavy Showers Expected in Several Areas
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Southern...

IMF ‘Conditions’ for Sri Lanka’s Second Tranche of EFF: Addressing Popular Criticisms

The Sri Lankan government’s submission to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the 2024...

Boosting Female Labour Force Participation, Key for Sri Lanka to Progress

Key Statistics Female Labour Force Participation in Sri Lanka: 29.4% Male Labour Force Participation...

Significant Revenue Loss Due to Luxury Tax Exemptions and Concessions in Sri Lanka

Year Number of individuals granted CIF value (LKR) Applicable Luxury tax (LKR) Exemption (LKR) 2019...

COPA Criticises Unused Funds for Labour Department Digitalisation

The Parliamentary Committee on Government Accounts has emphasized the critical need for the Labour...

Sri Lanka: Major Tax Reforms Set to Boost Revenue, IMF Report Reveals

Sri Lanka is set to introduce a series of tax changes by next month aimed at increasing government...

Sri Lanka Core Group Statement at UN Human Rights Council 56: Addressing Impunity and Safeguarding Human Rights

At the 56th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Sri Lanka Core Group...

Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court Accused of “Judicial Cannibalism” Over Gender Equality Bill Ruling

In a controversial turn of events, Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has been accused of “judicial...

Sri Lanka’s Poorest Bear Brunt of Economic Crisis – UN Human Rights Chief

While Sri Lanka’s macro-economic situation has improved, the impacts of the economic crisis together...

Most Homes Safe from New Wealth Tax – President

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in an address to the parliament on Tuesday (18) announced...

“2022-2024: Record Number of Legal Reforms in Sri Lanka’s History”

Secretary to the Ministry of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms, Mr. M. N...

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce Sri Lanka’s USAID-funded

Sri Lanka Energy Project (SLEP) has received top honors at the 2024 annual conference for the...