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Govt needs to support SME-driven NVOCC sector - SLANA

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Regardless of global uncertainties, regional trade must continue to move smoothly and to remain competitive and keep supply chains functioning the government must address key op... Read More


GRI, EDB join hands to strengthen sustainable exports

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) have entered into a strategic multi-year agreement to strengthen sustainability reporting ... Read More


Revenue officials urged to widen tax base

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera has urged Inland Revenue officials to adopt innovative approaches to widen the tax base and strengthen tax compliance... Read More


Ministry launches 'Local Government Week' nationwide

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The nationwide Local Government Week commenced yesterday (14), bringing together Local Government institutions across the country, Public Administration, Provincial Councils and... Read More


'Diviyata Saviyak' Housing Grant for children leaving institutional care

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has allocated Rs. 2,000 million under the 2026 Budget to implement the 'Diviyata Saviyak' housing assistance programme, aimed at providin... Read More


Youth are Sri Lanka's present, not just its future - Minister Pannilage

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Youth are not only the country's future but also its present, Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Dr. Upali Pannilage said on Sunday (13), a... Read More


Parliamentary Seat vacant following M. S. Abdul Wahid's resignation

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Parliament Acting Secretary-General Hansa Abeyratne has informed the Election Commission Chairman that a vacancy has arisen in Parliament of a MP following the resignation of Na... Read More


Chief Prelates call for regulation of social media for minors

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The Mahanayake Theras of the Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters have called for an urgent framework to regulate social media, warning that unchecked online platforms are eroding soc... Read More


New appointments for long-standing vacancies

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Appointment letters were presented yesterday (14) to 45 officers recruited through formal interviews to fill vacancies that had persisted for years at the Water Resources Board.... Read More


Over 1,000 raids conducted over electrical, electronic goods stores this year

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- More than 1,000 countrywide raids have been carried out on electrical and electronic goods, with over 1,150 items seized this year. This includes a total of 204 raids conducted... Read More