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The Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act No. 14 of 2026 has been officially certified by the Speaker and published inContinue Reading The post Explained: 9 key changes under Sri Lanka’s new VAT law appeared first on Newswire.

The Saudi Arabia-funded Faculty of Medicine at the University of Sabaragamuwa will be ceremonially inaugurated today (04), with Prime MinisterContinue Reading The post Saudi-funded Sabaragamuwa Medical Faculty to be inaugurated today…

The Sri Lanka Customs Department has generated Rs. 1.3737 trillion in revenue during the period up to June 30 thisContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Customs exceeds first-half revenue target, collects Rs. 1.37 trillion appeared first on…

The round of 16 (pre-quarterfinals) stage of the Fifa World Cup 2026 will kick start on July 4 after 32Continue Reading The post FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 schedule and timings appeared first on Newswire.

The Department of Examinations has announced that applications for the 2026 General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination will beContinue Reading The post Online applications open for 2026 GCE O/L examination from July 3…

The Canteen and Restaurant Owners’ Association says the prices of a packet of rice, fried rice and kottu will beContinue Reading The post Rice, Kottu, Tea Prices Reduced After Gas Price Cut appeared first on Newswire.

Strong winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over Central, Northern, and Northcentral provinces and in Rathnapura,Continue Reading The post High risk wind alert for 12 districts appeared first on Newswire.

India is investigating a data breach at Tata Electronics that reportedly exposed confidential information linked to Apple’s unreleased iPhone 18Continue Reading The post India probes Tata Electronics breach exposing iPhone secrets appeared…

According to the Ministry of Health, dengue cases in Sri Lanka have surpassed 58,000 in 2026, with 3,422 infections reportedContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka dengue cases surpass 58,000, deaths rise to 39 appeared first on Newswire.

Four suspects, including a female suspect, were arrested with more than 12 kilograms of hashish and kush following a seriesContinue Reading The post Four arrested at BIA with over 12 kilos of hashish and kush appeared first on Newswire.