Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has launched a special initiative to recover Rs. 570 billion in outstanding taxes from certain taxpayers under the self-assessment payment system, with a deadline of November 30.

Sri Lanka’s rubber sector is poised for a boost in order volumes from Europe this month (October), as buyers return following the summer break and U.S. export earnings strengthen.

The Government has appointed new Chairmen to head four major tourism bodies, following the resignation of their predecessors last week.

A total of 246 independent groups have placed their cash deposits for the upcoming general elections scheduled for November 14, 2024, the Election Commission stated.

Sri Lanka’s new government said it will review a wind power deal with the Adani Group, throwing a fresh hurdle for the Indian conglomerate as it seeks to expand abroad.

Former Agriculture and Plantation Industries Minister Mahinda Amaraweera vacated his official residence at Paget Road, Colombo 7, today.

The mental health of school children has become a major issue due to the existing education system, the competition created in the relevant sectors, and the situations arising within education, Prime Minister and Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya

Sri Lanka has been recognized for its strides in public health, receiving two awards from the World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia Region.

The Election Commission announced that the deadline for accepting applications for postal voting in the 2024 General Election, has been extended until midnight on October 10, 2024.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Upul Tharanga, the Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket’s Selection Committee, after he failed to appear in court today (8).

Sri Lanka will continue to oppose the 51/1 resolution of the draft resolution of the United Nations Human Rights Council at the the 57th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council to be held tomorrow, Cabinet Spokesman Vijitha herath said tod

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) are prepared to offer financial support to help enhance the economic prospects of Sri Lanka, US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie J. Chung said today

The Colombo High Court acquitted and discharged Ronald Daniel Gomaz, a Sri Lankan born German national, from two charges of possession of 3,500 ecstasy pills and 40 grams of cocaine.

Most of the senior members of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) are expected to enter Parliament through the national list this year, a former MP from the party said today.

The Cabinet has decided to terminate the services of officers and consultants appointed on contract basis for three projects initiated by the previous government.

Health authorities express concern over the rapid increase of HIV contracted individuals in the Hambantota district this year.

The government has launched an investigation into the alleged incident of pages missing from the Special Presidential Commission into the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, Minister Vijitha Herath said today.

The appointment to the post of Commissioner General of Registration of Persons has been assigned on an acting basis.

Cabinet approval was granted to appoint a new Commissioner General for the Department of Excise with immediate effect.

Investigations into the death of a female student from the Colombo International School (CIS) have revealed that the 16-year-old girl had committed suicide and that her death is linked to the earlier suicides of two schoolmates at the Altair luxury a

Senior Professor Hareendra Dissabandara has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Sri Lanka.

The Director General (DG) of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today gave an undertaking to resign from office by 3 p.m. yesterday after the Supreme Court granted leave to proceed with three Fundamental Right

After a decrease in tourist arrivals and an excess supply of eggs resulted in a reduction in market prices, the All Island Poultry Farmers’ Association has called for a stabilization of poultry feed prices.

While there has been a decrease in elephant deaths this year, a total of 277 elephants have been killed up to October due to both natural and man-made causes, according to the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Over 9,000 incidents related to cybercrime activities have been reported between August and September this year, the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) said.

With data confirming the worst ecological crisis facing coral reefs, amidst the ongoing fourth and most extensive coral bleaching event on record, an emergency special session has been called for October 30 on the sidelines of the UN Biodiversity Con

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has not asked for foreign chefs, foreign food and additional security, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said today.

Refuting reports that security personnel assigned to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe had been removed, police clarified that 163 officers remain assigned to his protection.

A female student from Colombo International School fell to her death from the observation deck of the Lotus Tower in Colombo this evening, the police said.

Acting Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasuriya has directed that minor complaints reported to police stations, which have not yet been investigated must be thoroughly investigated and resolved within two weeks.