The former Deputy Director of Health Services, Dr. Herath Kumara has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (January 05) over the alleged involvement in the substandard human immunoglobulin scandal.

Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Narcotics Bureau in a coordinated effort, arrested 6 suspects who were in the south seas along with a local fishing trawler carrying 200 kg of narcotics, last night (January 04).

The number of people registered with Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in Sri Lanka has reached close to 01 million, according to the Inland Revenue Department.

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe said a decision has been taken to deploy a ship belonging to the Sri Lanka Navy in the Red Sea area to contribute to the security of the region against Houthi activities.

Sri Lanka Police has introduced a 24-hour hotline for the members of the public to inform on violence against women and children.

Sri Lanka’s Trade, Commerce and Food Security Minister Nalin Fernando pledges a significant reduction of 75% in the cost of living burden on the people by the end of the first quarter this year (2024).

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe, issued an Extraordinary Gazette today (January 03) declaring the provision of several services in the country as essential services.

A group of Rohingya refugees living in Sri Lanka staged a protest outside the office of the U.N. refugee agency Tuesday, saying they fear losing their living allowance once the agency’s office in the island nation closes at the end of this year.

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has issued a circular cancelling all leave for CEB workers with effect from January 02, 2024 until further notice.

Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry Tuesday (January 02) said that a Tax Identification Number (TIN) doesn’t automatically make someone liable for income tax.

Cabinet Spokesman and Transport, Highways and Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana yesterday (January 02) said that legal action should be taken against traders who raise prices on consumer items arbitrarily.

The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to establish a High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand to further strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries.

Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department warns persons who have not obtained a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) will be subjected to a penalty not exceeding Rs. 50,000, with effect from January 01, 2024.

State Minister for Finance, Shehan Semasinghe, emphasized that the sustained single-digit inflation has significantly contributed to fostering business confidence within the country.