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The Sri Lankan government has officially announced the removal of the vehicle import suspension, a restriction initially imposed in March 2020 to address the country’s foreign exchange crisis

The Sri Lankan government has announced plans to import up to 70,000 metric tons (MT) of rice monthly to combat a severe shortage despite prior reports of surplus production

Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department have opened the “e-Services” for filing Income Tax Returns, CIT (Corporate), PIT (Partnership) , & IIT (Individual) incl. IIT Simplified for Year of Assessment 2023/2024.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won Sri Lanka's 2024 presidential election, emerging victorious over his main rivals, Sajith Premadasa and incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe. In a closely watched race that captured the attention of the entire country.

Sri Lanka has announced the implementation of a 'one-chop' visa system for visitors from 38 countries. This decision, approved by the Cabinet and announced by Foreign Minister Ali Sabry

Colombo Port's transhipment volumes dropped 6% in July, marking the third consecutive month of decline, as competition from India's newly operational Vizhinjam Port intensifies.

220 MW Kerawalapitiya Sobadhanavi Combined Cycle Power Plant aims to meet 12% of electricity demand by 2025 with Phrase II

The government of Sri Lanka has decided to reduce the water tariff for domestic consumers by 7%. The gazette notification regarding the change has been published. The water tariff for government hospitals reduced by 4.5 percent and for temples and places of religious importance by 6.3 percent.

Sri Lanka's Transport Ministry reassures the public that driving licenses without expiry dates will remain valid, clarifying recent rumors of cancellation.

Sri Lanka's public servants will see a salary increase of 24% to 50%, along with a stable cost of living allowance, as part of new reforms addressing economic challenges and wage disparities