The Government of Sri Lanka has introduced a streamlined process to fast-track the clearance of essential goods donated by overseas contributors for communities affected by recent floods. Under the new system, all such humanitarian aid will be exempt from import taxes and levies. The move follows numerous requests and inquiries from international organizations, foreign donors,…
Sri Lanka will soon enforce controlled prices on a wide range of pharmaceuticals, with an official gazette notification to be issued shortly, according to Minister of Health and Cabinet Spokesperson Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. The minister announced that price caps will be applied to 350 types of medicines, covering both drugs already registered in the country…
The Government of India has launched an enhanced financial assistance scheme for meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds at Sri Lanka’s Eastern University, further strengthening educational cooperation between the two countries. The initiative was officially launched by High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, H.E. Santosh Jha, under an Indian grant designed to uplift students…
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a public notice alerting both local and international audiences about a series of illegal pyramid and prohibited investment schemes operating under various company names and online platforms. Following an investigation conducted under Section 83(C) of the Banking Act No. 30 of 1988, the CBSL confirmed that…
As we know, happiness is something most important fact for humans. You may have heard of being happy may deliver you a lot of benefits than being sad and emotional. So, there is nothing to wonder about your intention to be happy. Yet, do you have heard about unhealthy happiness? Even though it seems a…
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced during the 2026 Budget Speech that Sri Lanka has received USD 823 million in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) as of September 2025. He noted that the government aims to attract further investment by introducing investor-friendly policies. In addition, a new State Enterprise Management Act is expected to be presented to…
In a ceremony held at Keppitipola Maha Vidyalaya, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Qi Zhenhong, awarded the Chinese Ambassador Scholarship to local students, underscoring China’s continued commitment to supporting education in Sri Lanka. Addressing students, teachers, and dignitaries, including Mr. G. M. R. D. Aponsu, Senior Additional Secretary to the President and an alumnus…
Sri Lanka recorded 50,222 international tourist arrivals in December so far, according to data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). India remained the island nation’s largest source market for the month, accounting for 10,453 visitors, or 21% of total arrivals. This was followed by Russia with 5,420 visitors, Germany with 4,822, the…
Sri Lanka has recorded its highest-ever export earnings for the January–October period, with total exports reaching USD 14,433.82 million in the first ten months of 2025, according to Sri Lanka Customs. The Export Development Board (EDB) confirmed that this is the first time the country has surpassed the USD 14 billion mark during this timeframe….
The Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka has announced that the first phase of the third school term for all government and government-approved private schools concludes today (07). The Ministry further stated that the second phase of the third term will resume on different dates depending on the medium of instruction. Sinhala and Tamil medium…
