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Technical Committee on Rules of Origin appointed to strengthen trade facilitation framework

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Sri Lanka Customs has inaugurated a Technical Committee on Rules of Origin (TCRO) in a bid to modernize the country's trade governance and improve transparency in the administrat... Read More


Nutrition allowance to be provided to expectant mothers from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- The Rs. 5,000 nutrition allowance proposed for expectant mothers in view of the prevailing disaster situation and the upcoming festive season will be disbursed from tomorrow (16)... Read More


15-hour water cut in Mahara and Gampaha areas on Wednesday

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a 15-hour water supply cut for residents of Mahara and Gampaha. The water cut has been attributed to essential mainten... Read More


Inland Revenue Dept. exceeds its revenue target by Rs. 50 billion

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- The Department of Inland Revenue has exceeded its revenue target, generating an additional Rs. 50 billion in tax revenue. In a statement, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning... Read More


Showers likely in several parts of the country after 1pm tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces tomorrow, the Department of Meteorology stated. Showers or thundershowers may occu... Read More


Sri Lanka's economy expands by 5.4% in Q3 2025

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Sri Lanka's economy expanded by 5.4 percent in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS). The Department of Census and Statistics not... Read More


Dammika Ranatunga granted bail, CIABOC informs court Arjuna Ranatunga will be arrested

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- The Former Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO), Dammika Ranatunga, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIA... Read More


Special security arrangement in urban areas and places of worship, 2,500 police personnel deployed in Western Province

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Special police security arrangements have been made in urban areas and places of worship in view of the upcoming festive season, the Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superint... Read More


Public warned of alarming spike in financial scams via social media

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) has issued a warning to the general public regarding a rise in frauds conducted via social media. Over the past ... Read More


Two stabbed at entertainment complex in Japan, suspect arrested

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Japanese police said on Monday (Dec 15) they arrested a man in connection with the alleged stabbing of two people at an entertainment complex housing the female pop music group H... Read More