The 12th Round of Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) negotiations between Sri Lanka and India took place from 30 October to 1 November in Colombo.
The Excise Department said the licenses of five liquor manufacturing companies have been suspended due to their failure to pay tax arrears.
The decennial population and housing census commenced at the Presidential Secretariat on Wednesday (01).
Despite a string of ongoing challenges in the health sector, Sri Lanka continues to face a shortage of 217 drugs, according to an official.
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando confirmed that the visa-free arrivals push for seven countries will come into effect from 7 November.
The Revenue Administration Management Information System (RAMIS) project aimed at conducting all tax-related activities more accurately and efficiently, will be implemented in December, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siambalapitiya said, while speaking to the media after a programme in the Ruwanwella area last evening.
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said the proposed property tax will help boost the income collection to the Government coffers.
After a remarkable 11 years of service to Sri Lanka, Turkish Airlines has ushered in a new era by inaugurating direct flights from Istanbul to Colombo.
One–fifth of Sri Lanka’s total landmass, particularly the areas in the central hills- is prone to landslides according to a study by the National Building Research Organization (NBRO).