The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) informed that the electricity tariff reduction proposals will be submitted on the 15th of January, 2024.
In a blow to agricultural development initiatives in Sri Lanka, revelations of mismanagement, corruption and inefficiency have surfaced, impacting both a US $10 million loan earmarked for maize cultivation and a separate US $90 million fund designated for an agriculture modernization project, Daily Mirror learns.
Kochi, Dec 22 (New Indian Express) - Suspecting links to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched a probe into two cases relating to the attempted human trafficking of Sri Lankan nationals from Kollam.
The Tea Exporters Association (TEA) expressed concern over the Government’s move to bring the commodity under the 18% Value Added Tax (VAT) from 1 January 2024 as opposed to being exempted.
Amid geopolitical strain, Sri Lanka has decided to have a one year moratorium in allowing foreign vessels in conducting research in the country’s territorial waters, a minister said.
SriLankan Airlines has introduced 'Green Carpets' for aeroplanes to reduce plane weight and increase fuel efficiency, officials said.
Sri Lankan governement is set to streamline and enhance the visa application process for foreigners visiting Sri Lanka.
“Backwards in blacklisting: Gaps in Sri Lanka’s procurement framework enable corruption.” PublicFinance.lk announced at its latest research briefing
India has raised objections with both Sri Lanka and Maldives after Beijing sought permission from both the countries to allow a Research Survey Vessel to dock at their ports and conduct a deep water exploration of South Indian Ocean from 5 January till late May, 2024.