Special tax to be imposed on imported ready-made garments
State Minister Dayasiri Jayasekera said a special tax will be imposed on imported ready-made garments from 01 April 2021. The…
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Yonakapura East and Yonakapura West Grama Seva Divisions isolated
Yonakapura-East and Yonakapura-West Grama Seva Divisions in Dikwella have been declared isolation areas with immediate effect. The decision to isolate…
06 non-biodegradable items banned from Jan 2021
Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said The Ministry of Environment will ban 06 non-biodegradable items from January 2021. Sachet packets, inflatable toys,…
Central Bank responds to recent increase in volatility of the exchange rate
Statement from Central Bank The Central bank takes Steps to Stem the undue Depreciation of the Rupee The Central Bank…
French firefighters arrive in Dover with 10,000 CV-19tests for lorry drivers
A team of French firefighters has been sent to Dover with 10,000 coronavirus tests for lorry drivers under a renewed…
IGP orders to enforce special security at Churches
With Christmas dawn approaching in a few hours, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne, issued a special directive…
Sri Lanka’s recoveries from Covid-19 at 30,568
According to the Ministry of Health, 686 patients who were previously tested positive for Covid-19 have recovered and discharged from…
Sandahiru Seya Project receives USD 45,460 from Chinese Embassy
Statement from the Defence Ministry The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka donated USD 45,460.00 for the Sandahiru Stupa construction project…
3 Police areas including Avissawella Isolated with immediate effect
Army Commander Shavendra Silva said Isolation curfew imposed in the Avissawella, Kosgama and Ruwanwella Police areas with immediate effect.