Over 2,500 doctors already left Sri Lanka as GMOA seeks relief from 36% tax...
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has urged the government to introduce further tax relief for doctors and other professionals, warning that the country...
National Youth Services Council issues 194 new appointment letters
Appointment letters were presented to 194 newly recruited officers of the National Youth Services Council (NYSC) today (28) at the Ministry of Youth Affairs...
Route maps released for new Colombo metro bus service
Lanka Metro Transit’s Metro Bus Service will be officially launched on September 29, introducing seven routes connecting Colombo with its surrounding areas. See the...
Sri Lanka targets 4 million tourists, US$8 billion in revenue by 2030 – PM
The Government is targeting four million tourist arrivals annually and US$8 billion in tourism revenue by 2030, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said, as Sri...
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to address UN General Assembly today
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath is scheduled to address the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in...
GovHR system launched to digitise public sector HR management
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has launched the “GovHR” digital system to streamline human resource management across state institutions.
The...
President announces Rs. 41 billion fuel subsidy for three months
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the government plans to provide a fuel subsidy for three months — October, November and December —...
Final tax payment for 2025/2026 due by September 30: Notice for Public
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reminded taxpayers that the final tax payment for the 2025/2026 Year of Assessment is due on September 30,...
Wedding, private party and DJ music licence fees put on pause — for now
The Association of Creators and Publishers of Sri Lanka (ACPOSL) has temporarily suspended its music licensing requirements for weddings, private parties and DJs, pending...
Sri Lanka explores possibility of hosting Miss Universe pageant
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has held discussions on the possibility of hosting the Miss Universe pageant in Sri Lanka, a move that could boost...











