NPP promises: PM Harini reminds it’s a five-year plan
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that this year’s Budget covers all sectors of the country, and that the Government does not act based on short-term personal agendas or interests. The Prime Minister made these remarks in Parliament on November…
KPMG highlights 4 key Indirect Tax proposals of Budget 2026
KPMG Sri Lanka’s analysis of the 2026 Budget highlights several significant indirect tax proposals aimed at broadening the tax base and aligning local tax systems with international standards. The proposals include reducing the Value Added Tax (VAT) and Social Security…
Sri Lanka to host 16th National Cyber Security Conference on Nov. 12
The 16th National Cyber Security Conference of Sri Lanka will be held on Nov. 12, 2025, at the Water’s Edge hotel in Battaramulla under the theme “Building a Trusted and Cyber Resilient Nation,” Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne…
SL Customs collects record Rs. 27.7bn in a single day, annual target achievable next week
Sri Lanka Customs says this year’s expected revenue could be achieved within the next three days. Customs Director Chandan Punchihewa highlighted that the country recorded the highest single-day revenue in its history on November 6, amounting to Rs. 27.7 billion….
Four, including 8-year-old child killed in separate accidents
In the past 24 hours, four people — including an eight‑year‑old child — have died in separate traffic accidents in several areas of the country, police said. Yesterday (08), the incidents occurred in the police divisions of Matale, Thanamalwila, Welikanda,…
2025 A/L exams to begin tomorrow at 2,362 centers nationwide
The 2025 General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) Advanced Level Examination will begin tomorrow at 2,362 examination centers nationwide, the Department of Examinations announced. All question papers have been delivered to the centers, with police deployed at each location to ensure…
Important notice for Aswesuma beneficiaries
The Welfare Benefits Board has announced that the annual Aswesuma data updates have now begun. The board stated that families and individuals receiving or eligible for Aswesuma in 2023 must complete these updates for the first time. However, updating information…
Worker remittances surge past US$ 6 billion in 2025
Foreign Worker remittances to Sri Lanka increased to US $712 million in October 2025, up 21.2% from US $587.7 million in October 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Cumulative inflows for January–October 2025 rose 20.1% to…
5-year-old boy drowns in hotel swimming pool
A five-year-old boy from Dalugama, Kelaniya, has died after drowning in a hotel swimming pool in the Avudangawa area, within the Sigiriya Police Division. Police said the incident occurred on the evening of November 8 while the child was swimming…
Pilot project launched to trap plastic waste in Colombo canals
A pilot project to install “Plastic Loops” in major canals of Colombo to trap plastic waste was launched on November 7 near the Nawala canal in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. The initiative is implemented under the national “Clean Sri Lanka” programme…