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VIASL pushes for business-friendly import policies

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- The Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has reaffirmed its commitment to pushing for policy reforms and resolving the key regulatory issues affecting the country's ... Read More


IRD opens e-filing platform for 2025/2026 income tax returns

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has opened its e-service platform for the submission of income tax returns for the year of assessment 2025/2026, urging the taxpayers to file t... Read More


Middle East conflict puts global spotlight on Colombo Port, World Bank tells government

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has placed the Colombo Port under increased global attention, prompting the World Bank to urge the Sri Lankan government to exercise great... Read More


Toxic pesticide ban reduced suicides by 70%: Minister

India, May 23 -- The gradual banning of highly toxic pesticides since 1990 had helped reduce suicides in the country by nearly 70%, and urged countries worldwide to include pesticide restrictions in t... Read More


Avoid phones in first five minutes after waking: Professor Diyanath

India, May 23 -- The first five minutes after waking up in the morning are extremely important and should be used for reflection rather than immediately reaching for a mobile phone, Professor Diyanath... Read More


Rough seas, strong winds expected around island

India, May 23 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in the sea areas off the coast stretching from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle during the next 24 hours, accordin... Read More


Govt to strengthen regulation of preschools and day care centres

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Women and Child Affairs Minister Saroja Savithri Paulraj has said that there is a need to further expand and strictly enforce legal and policy provisions in light of recent conc... Read More