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Finance Ministry revises excise fees

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- The government has moved to overhaul excise licensing charges, with the Finance Ministry issuing Excise Notification No. 03/2025 to introduce a revised fee structure. The update... Read More


Bulgarian government resigns after mass protests

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- Bulgaria's government has resigned following weeks of street protests against its economic policies and its perceived failure to tackle corruption. Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazk... Read More


Grade 12 GIT exam rescheduled for January 11

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- The General Information and Technology (GIT) examination for Grade 12 students has been rescheduled to January 11, 2026, the Examinations Department announced today. In a notice... Read More


Avoid trips and picnics due to dangerous weather: NBRO

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- Senior Geologist at the National Building Research Organization (NBRO), Dr. Wasantha Senadheera, warned the public to avoid trips and picnics as the country remains in a dangerou... Read More


Sri Lanka's traditional Kithul tapping added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- Sri Lanka's traditional practice of Kithul Madeema/Kithul Kapeema, an ancient indigenous technology for extracting sap from the Kithul (Caryota urens), has been inscribed on the ... Read More


997 arrested in 'Ratam Ekata' operation

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- Nearly 1,000 anti-drug operations were conducted across the country yesterday under the 'Ratam Ekata' nationwide crackdown, police said. According to police, 997 suspects were a... Read More


Police request for Ashoka Ranwala's alcohol test following accident

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- Police said today that medical reports for the drivers, including former Speaker and MP Ashoka Ranwala, involved in the accident in Sapugaskanda last night, have been requested t... Read More


Rs. 5,000 one-time nutrition allowance for pregnant mothers

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- In view of the prevailing disaster situation and the upcoming festive season, arrangements have been made to provide a nutrition allowance of Rs. 5,000 to pregnant mothers, the M... Read More


India frees up visas for Chinese professionals in key step to boost ties

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- India has cut red tape to speed business visas for Chinese professionals, two officials said, a major step to boost ties between the Asian giants and end chronic delays that cost... Read More


Devindya Oshini becomes first Sri Lankan to reach No. 1 in World Chess Rankings

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- Sri Lanka's rising chess star, W.I.M. Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana, has made history by climbing to World No. 1 in the Under-13 Girls' Chess Rankings, becoming the first Sri Lank... Read More