The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the fourth review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, allowing Sri Lanka to draw approximately US$350 million.
The Government of Sri Lanka has granted Cabinet approval to implement a nationwide online traffic fine payment system, expanding on the current pilot project.
Three individuals, including former Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe, have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Ilukpitiya, has unconditionally admitted guilt before the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka over a charge of contempt of court.
Former SriLankan Airlines Chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe, who is currently in remand custody, has been ordered to remain in custody until July 15, 2025, by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.
Wearing seat belts will be mandatory for all passengers in light vehicles on expressways in Sri Lanka, including those in the back seats, starting August 1, 2025.
The National Transport Commission (NTC) of Sri Lanka has announced that the scheduled 2.5% reduction in bus fares, originally set to take effect today (July 1), has been suspended due to a recent increase in fuel prices.
The Inland Revenue Department has filed a case against Arjun Aloysius and Anthony Randev Jinendra John, directors of W. M. Mendis and Company, for allegedly evading Value Added Tax (VAT) payments totaling Rs. 1.035 billion.
