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The Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has cautioned that the Government’s newly‑imposed 50% surcharge on vehicle imports willContinue Reading The post Vehicle importers warn of sharp price hikes after 50% surcharge appeared…

Deputy Finance Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha has urged the public not to be misled by claims that vehicle prices willContinue Reading The post Govt clarifies new Vehicle Tax amid public confusion appeared first on Newswire.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 17 May 2026 Issued at 2.00 p.m. on 16 May 2026 The low-pressure area located northeast ofContinue Reading The post Low-pressure area Weather alert for 17th May appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lanka Hotels Association has urged the government to take immediate action against the rapid growth of unregistered accommodationContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka hotels seek Agoda, Booking.com restrictions on Unregistered…

The Irrigation Department announced this morning that 16 major reservoirs and 17 medium‑scale reservoirs under its management are currently spilling,Continue Reading The post Weather Alert : Irrigation Department issues warning as 33…

Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, joined by a group of opposition parliamentarians, declared they will not testify before the SpecialContinue Reading The post Patali Champika says he will not appear before Coal Inquiry Commission…

The Road Development Authority (RDA) has called on motorists to pay close attention to cautionary messages displayed on electronic boardsContinue Reading The post Adverse Weather : Special notice to drivers travelling on the expressway…

A new pension scheme is set to be introduced for workers engaged in the tea industry, jointly by the AgriculturalContinue Reading The post New pension scheme for tea industry workers appeared first on Newswire.

Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock K.D. Lal Kantha accused certain media institutions of impeding national progress by highlighting shortcomingsContinue Reading The post Minister Lal Kantha criticizes sections of media for…

The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (13), comparedContinue Reading The post Dollar rate today : Selling rate increases to Rs. 327 appeared first on Newswire.