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NCE warns unresolved bottlenecks could hamper Lanka's US$ 36 Bn export goal

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- As Sri Lanka pursues an ambitious target of US$ 36 billion in export earnings by 2030, exporters are urging authorities to address a series of long-standing regulatory, operation... Read More


Muthukude appointed DG of Department of Management Audit

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- M.R.A.G.B. Muthukude, a Senior Officer of the Special Grade of the Sri Lanka Accountants' Service, has been appointed as the new Director General of the Department of Management ... Read More


EDB empowers export ready SMEs through THAIFEX - ANUGA ASIA 2026

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand, successfully organized a Technical Exposure and Capacity Building Progra... Read More


Colombo Port City to attract further US$12 Bn in development capital

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Having already attracted approximately US$ 1.4 billion in foreign development capital, the Colombo Port City is expected to attract a further US$ 12 billion in development capita... Read More


IRD moves to widen tax net as revenue collection reaches half-year target

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has introduced several amendments to the country's tax administration framework aimed at identifying individuals liable to pay taxes and broad... Read More


Parliament

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti said in Parliament yesterday that the Government fulfills its people's aspirations by safeguarding the rule o... Read More


House disrupted by Opposition's sudden request for debate on judicial vacancies

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- A letter signed by Opposition members requesting an urgent Parliamentary debate was handed over to Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne in Parliament yesterday (23) morning. The opp... Read More


Clarify tax neutrality for digital service providers - COPF Chairman

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Committee on Public Finance (COPF) Chairman MP Dr. Harsha de Silva urged the Government to clarify tax neutrality between resident and non resident digital service providers befo... Read More


Government will not slow down the pace of probes, speed of hearing cases - Minister

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- No matter how much the Opposition members try to stir up trouble in Parliament and trying to runaway with the Mace, the Government will not slow down the pace of investigations a... Read More


Special dengue prevention programme

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said another special dengue prevention programme will commence today (24) and continue until Friday (26), as authorities seek... Read More