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President Anura Kumara's full Budget Speech 2026

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Finance, presented his second Budget Speech in the Parliament today (Nov. 7). The 80th budget of the independen... Read More


Govt allocates Rs. 2 bln to establish new Inland Revenue Department complex

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- The government has proposed to allocate Rs. 2,000 million to establish a new office complex for the Department of Inland Revenue after selecting a suitable location among the prop... Read More


Govt. proposes changes to Social Security Contribution Levy on vehicles

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- The government has proposed to charge the social security contribution levy at the time of import or manufacture and sale of vehicles, and exempt it tax at the time of after-sales... Read More


Govt. allocates Rs. 3.6 bln to expand SLTB long-distance bus fleet

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, presenting the 2026 Budget, announced plans to strengthen the public transportation sector by adding 600 buses to the long-distance service fle... Read More


VAT registration threshold reduced to Rs. 36 million from Rs. 60 million

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- The government has decided to reduce the annual turnover threshold for the registration of Value Added Tax and Social Security Contribution Levy from Rs. 60 million to Rs. 36 mill... Read More


VAT to be imposed on imported coconut oil and palm oil

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- The government has proposed to remove the Special Commodity Levy on imported coconut oil and palm oil and implement the general tax structure including Value Added Tax. According... Read More


Total number of registered taxpayers increased by 300,000 in one year - President

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the total number of registered taxpayers in Sri Lanka has increased by 300,000 as of September 30, 2025 compared to 2024. The Presi... Read More


Govt. allocates Rs. 100 mln to boost Sri Lanka's blue economy

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- The government has allocated Rs. 100 million to conduct a comprehensive study on the potential economic benefits of Sri Lanka's blue economy, recognizing its vital role in nationa... Read More


No vehicle permits for MPs in future - President

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the issuance of vehicle permits for Members of Parliament will not be issued in future. The President stated that he is of the view that t... Read More


Pradeep Nilanga Dela elected as Diyawadana Nilame of Dalada Maligawa for third term

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Pradeep Nilanga Dela has been elected as the Diyawadana Nilame of the Kandy Dalada Maligawa for a third term. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Ada De... Read More