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Apr 02 2025 April 2, 2025 April 6, 2026 3Comments 8:33 am
A restaurant with quality Sri Lankan food

Sri Lanka launches affordable nutritious meal program for public

April 2, 2025 - 8:33 am

The program introduced by the government of Sri Lanka to ensure food security for the people and provide access to nutritious meals at affordable prices was launched yesterday (April 1) at the “Pelassa” restaurant of the National Food Promotion Board in Narahenpita.

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Apr 01 2025 April 1, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:56 pm
Sri Lankan Government officials conducting a field inspection along the railway tracks to assess elephant safety measures

Sri Lanka develops action plan to prevent elephant-train collisions

April 1, 2025 - 7:56 pm

The Department of Wildlife Conservation, in collaboration with key government agencies, has initiated an action plan to minimize harm to wild elephants caused by train collisions in Sri Lanka.

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Apr 01 2025 April 1, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 6:51 pm
Milco Highland milk

Milco lowers Highland yogurt and liquid milk prices from today

April 1, 2025 - 6:51 pm

The prices of Highland yogurt and liquid fresh milk have been reduced, effective today (April 1).

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Apr 01 2025 April 1, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 1:57 pm
Department of motor traffic - Sri Lanka

Motor Traffic Department makes TIN mandatory for all services from April 15, 2025

April 1, 2025 - 1:57 pm

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) in Sri Lanka has announced that a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) will be mandatory to obtain all services from the department.

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Apr 01 2025 April 1, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 1:35 pm
Chamara Sampath Dasanayake

Chamara Sampath Dasanayake remanded until April 8, 2025

April 1, 2025 - 1:35 pm

MP Chamara Sampath Dasanayake has been ordered to remain in remand custody until April 8, 2025.

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Apr 01 2025 April 1, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:52 am
Minister Sunil Handunnetti inspecting the Sigiriya Craft Village during a tour

Sigiriya Craft Village to be revived as a Cultural Experience Center

April 1, 2025 - 9:52 am

Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, visited the Sigiriya Craft Village on March 31, 2025, to inspect the site and discuss its revival.

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Apr 01 2025 April 1, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:30 am
Brown eggs

Sri Lanka imposes 18% VAT on egg sales amid industry concerns

April 1, 2025 - 9:30 am

An 18% Value Added Tax (VAT) has been imposed on income from egg sales in Sri Lanka starting today (April 1).

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Apr 01 2025 April 1, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:19 am
Milk tea

Sri Lanka’s milk tea price to increase by Rs. 10 from April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025 - 9:19 am

The All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) has announced a Rs. 10 increase in the price of a cup of milk tea, effective April 1, 2025.

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Apr 01 2025 April 1, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:56 am
Ministry of Health Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka ready to send medical team to aid Myanmar quake victims

April 1, 2025 - 8:56 am

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health states that a medical team from Sri Lanka is prepared to be sent to Myanmar to assist people affected by the recent earthquake.

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Mar 31 2025 March 31, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:13 pm
Fuel crisis in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from April 1, 2025

March 31, 2025 - 8:13 pm

Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been revised, effective April 1, 2025.

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Mar 31 2025 March 31, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:03 pm
Laugfs gas Sri Lanka

Laugfs Gas prices increased from April 1, 2025

March 31, 2025 - 8:03 pm

Laugfs Gas Company has increased the prices of domestic LP gas cylinders, effective from April 1, 2025.

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Mar 31 2025 March 31, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 1:20 pm
Police officers arresting a suspect on the street

Organized criminal ‘Rotumba Amila’ arrested in Russia

March 31, 2025 - 1:20 pm

Organized criminal Amila Sampath, also known as ‘Rotumba Amila,’ has been arrested in Russia.

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Mar 31 2025 March 31, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:10 pm
Tax in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka revamps Withholding Tax: Relief for low-income earners

March 31, 2025 - 12:10 pm

Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, has announced a significant reform in the Withholding Tax (WHT) policy, aiming to create a fairer taxation system for Sri Lankan citizens.

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Mar 31 2025 March 31, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:42 am
Chathuranga Abeysinghe

Sri Lanka exports canned fish on a large scale for the first time

March 31, 2025 - 10:42 am

Sri Lanka has taken a significant step in its fisheries industry by exporting canned fish on a large scale for the first time, marking a major milestone in the country’s economic and trade development.

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Mar 31 2025 March 31, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:00 am
Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's message for Ramadan, Ramazan or Eid-ul-Fitr

Sri Lankan President’s Eid-ul-Fitr message highlights unity and ethics

March 31, 2025 - 8:00 am

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended his warm wishes to the Muslim community, highlighting the values of sacrifice, self-discipline, and generosity observed during Ramadan.

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Mar 30 2025 March 30, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 6:28 pm
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka to reveal Easter attack suspects before April 21, 2025

March 30, 2025 - 6:28 pm

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assured that the investigations into the Easter Sunday bombings are progressing rapidly, with several responsible individuals expected to be exposed before April 21, 2025.

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