Cabinet nod for reviewed National Tariff Policy
The Cabinet has approved revisions to Sri Lanka’s National Tariff Policy, paving the way for a more predictable and consistent tariff framework aligned with current economic, fiscal, and trade needs. According to the government, the National Tariff Policy is being…
80% of Akuregoda Double Murder Probe Completed – Police
Police say investigations into the double murder of an attorney-at-law and his wife who were shot dead near a supermarket in Akuregoda are about 80% complete. Police Media Spokesman SSP F.U. Wootler made the statement at the Cabinet media briefing…
No decision on implementing Death Penalty – Govt
The government has not taken a decision to implement the death penalty, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said. Addressing the weekly Cabinet media briefing, Jayatissa said no discussion has been held at Cabinet level on enforcing capital punishment, including…
Ceylon Tea-infused wine launched at SL Independence Day reception in Beijing
The Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing, in partnership with the Sri Lanka Tea Board and Helanhong Winery, has officially launched a pioneering wine infused with world-renowned Ceylon Tea. The unveiling took place during a diplomatic reception held at the St….
Business registration process to be standardized in March
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has announced plans to streamline Sri Lanka’s business registration process, aiming to eliminate inconsistencies and reduce complexity. Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe noted that the current system requires applicants to submit multiple documents to…
19-year-old arrested over alleged Rs. 620,000 theft from tourist
A 19-year-old woman has been arrested over the alleged theft of Rs. 620,000 from a Russian tourist who was staying at a guesthouse in the Pillagoda area of Unawatuna, police said. The suspect is the daughter of the owner of…
DMT issues 400,000 permanent licences, prints 100,000 more
The Department of Motor Traffic says that 400,000 permanent driving licences have now been issued to drivers who were previously given temporary licences. Due to a shortage of permanent license cards in recent months, drivers who passed their driving tests…
Pannipitiya accident caught on CCTV
CCTV footage of the multi-vehicle collision in Pannipitiya this morning, in which two persons were reported dead, has been released to the media. The CCTV footage shows a three-wheeler exiting a fuel station and driving straight across the road, during…
Sri Lanka backs nuclear-weapon free zones at UN disarmament talks
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath addressed the High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament (CD) in Geneva on Monday (23 Feb), reaffirming Sri Lanka’s firm commitment to global disarmament and multilateral cooperation. In his statement, the Minister reiterated…
BOI approves US$1.9Bn in projects, Signs US$1.27Bn deals in 2025
Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment (BOI) closed 2025 with notable achievements, approving 139 projects worth US$ 1,901 million and signing agreements for a further 103 projects valued at US$ 1,274 million. According to official figures, the BOI approved 139 investment…