Sri Lanka Customs achieved its highest-ever daily revenue collection yesterday (15), marking a historic milestone in the institution’s history.
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Police warned the public to exercise caution when obtaining loans via the Internet or mobile phones, following an increase in complaints related to deceptive lending practices.
All female parliamentarians and parliamentary staff have decided to wear pink on a selected day in the next parliamentary week to support Breast Cancer Awareness.
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced special bus services to accommodate the increased passenger demand during the Diwali long weekend starting tomorrow (17).
Australia qualify for the Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-finals after a blistering 202-run partnership between Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield in less than 25 overs. The post ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 – Points Table appeared first on Newswire.
United Arab Emirates have claimed a ticket to next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, securing a top-three spot at the Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Oman. They join Nepal and Oman who guaranteed their top three spots on Wednesday, completing the final slate of 20 teams for the global tournament. The post ICC T20 World cup 2026 : Final 20 teams announced appeared first on Newswire.
The Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has issued a public alert urging citizens to exercise caution when obtaining loans via the Internet or mobile phones, following an increase in complaints related to deceptive lending practices. According to the Police, a significant number of institutions are currently advertising loans online and through mobile platforms, often attractively presenting these offers. In some cases, unsolicited phone calls are also used to promote the availability of instant loans without any collateral requirements. However, reports received by the Sri Lanka Police reveal that many individuals are facing serious financial difficulties after obtaining such loans without paying…
iPhone 17 pro lineup Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the nation’s leading retailer of consumer electronics, proudly announces the arrival of Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone 17 series. Customers in Sri Lanka can now place their pre-orders with Singer starting 10th October 2025, ahead of the official launch on 22nd October 2025. The new lineup, which includes the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, introduces groundbreaking technology, striking design, and unmatched performance. Expressing his thoughts, Janmesh Antony, Marketing Director, of Singer Sri Lanka, stated, “We are proud to bring the revolutionary iPhone 17 series to…
The government has decided to establish an operations committee comprising officials from both the public and private sectors to take swift measures to promote sports tourism in Sri Lanka. Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath issued the directive during a special meeting held today (16) at the Ministry of Tourism, attended by representatives from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sri Lanka Cricket, and several sports federations. The discussion focused on attracting international visitors by hosting and promoting national and international sports events in Sri Lanka, including cricket, rugby, and football tournaments. The committee also identified opportunities to draw large numbers…
Virtusa Expands Technology Centre in Sri Lanka with Over 200 Open Roles as Part of Global AI-Led Growth Strategy Virtusa Corporation, a leading global provider of digital strategy, engineering, and IT services, announced the expansion of its Sri Lanka Delivery Center with over200 new career opportunities across high-growth technology domains. The initiative marks a renewed phase of investment in the country as Virtusa accelerates its journey toward becoming a US $5 billion enterprise by 2030. The expansion follows the strategic vision outlined by Virtusa CEO Nitesh Banga, who has committed to positioning the company as the world’s leading domain-driven engineering…
Sri Lanka Customs has recorded its highest-ever single-day tax revenue, collecting Rs. 2,470 million on October 15, 2025, the Department announced today. According to Director General of Customs, the total revenue collected so far this year amounts to Rs. 1,867 billion, placing the department on track to surpass its annual target of Rs. 2,115 billion. Officials said vehicle import taxes remained the main source of income, significantly contributing to the custom revenue. (Newswire) The post Sri Lanka Customs records highest-ever single-day tax revenue appeared first on Newswire.
Sampath Bank Begins Restoration of Another Five Tanks to Uplift 1,112 Farming Families Across 2,182 Acres of Paddy Lands The groundbreaking ceremonies of the five tanks from left to right: Kethathapahuwa Wewa Maho, Katan Wewa Hambantota, Awuwadukulam Wewa Welikanda, Manik Wewa Dimbulagala and Diwuldamana Wewa Dimbulagala Sampath Bank proudly marked the groundbreaking ceremony of five more tanks under its flagship sustainability initiative, the ‘WewataJeewayak’ tank restoration programme, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to empowering rural farming communities across Sri Lanka. This new phase of the initiative is set to uplift the livelihoods of 1,112 farming families while rejuvenating 2,182 acres of…
A disaster preparedness drill was conducted near Ella Town today (16), jointly organized by the Disaster Management Centre and the Badulla District Secretariat, with participation from all government institutions in the district. According to the Badulla District Secretariat, as a district frequently affected by disasters, preparedness and coordination for emergency response in Badulla have been further strengthened with the aim of improving search and rescue capabilities and saving lives. Participants of the disaster preparedness drill included Badulla District Secretary Prabath Abeywardena, Uva Province Governor Kapila Jayasekara, the Ella Divisional Secretary, Badulla Municipal Council, representatives from the 112 and Civil Defence…
Uruguay legalized euthanasia on Wednesday, becoming the first country in Latin America to pass a law that allows terminally ill people to opt for assisted death. The Uruguayan Senate approved the so-called “Dignified Death” bill, which received 20 votes in favor out of a total of 31. The lower house had already passed the bill in August with a large majority. The bill allows an adult Uruguayan citizen who is mentally sound and in the terminal stage of an irreversible disease to choose euthanasia to be performed by a healthcare professional. It does not allow assisted suicide involving a patient…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s main Colombo Port could handle a record 8.2 million twenty foot equivalent units (TEU) in 2025 compared to the last year’s 7.78 million TEUs with the West Container Terminal (WCT) also handling containers, Sri Lanka Ports Authority Chairman Sirimewan Ranasinghe said. “There is a rapid growing in the West Container Terminal handling. It started slowly in April this year, but we see a fast growth in container handling now,” Ranasinghe told EconomyNext on the sideline of Voyage Sri Lanka 2025 summit in Colombo. “We reached 7.78 million TEUs last year when we had the maximum capacity…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka tea auction prices plunged for the second week with prices down over 100 rupees kilogram as buyers reduced purchases to avoid keeping stocks for which value added tax had to be paid upfront, tea sector officials said. The most badly hit are ex-estate sales (high growns), linked to regional plantations companies, industry sources said. At the auction on October 14/15 tea prices fell around 20 to 50 rupees across elevations on top of a fall of 50 – 80 across rupees the previous week, broker data show. “Exporters now have to pay VAT upfront so the…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has sold 600 million rupees of treasury bills offered on tap at an average rate of 8.02 percent, the state debt office said, bringing the total of bills sold this week to 27.8 billion rupees. The debt office sold 12-month bills at 8.02 percent. On Wednesday (15) the debt office raised 27.2 billion rupees of 3, 6 and 12 month bills. Read more Sri Lanka sells less than offered treasury bills, yields flat Settlement date is October 17. (Colombo/Oct16/2025)
The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) said no data loss or security breach has occurred following the disruption of several services hosted on the Lanka Government Cloud (LGC). ICTA said the integrity of all data remains intact and critical systems are secure. A joint team of ICTA engineers and the cloud service provider is working around the clock to resolve the issue. Manual alternatives for affected services, such as obtaining certificates from Divisional Secretariats, continue to be available to the public. The agency said the next phase of the LGC modernization project, which began in October 2025, will enhance…
𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙡 𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝙀𝙏𝘼) 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩-𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙧𝙞 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙖. All travelers visiting Sri Lanka for short-stay purposes (tourism or business) are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to arrival. For more details, please visit: www.eta.gov.lk www.immigration.gov.lk The post Short-stay visitors to Sri Lanka : ETA online Visa Application appeared first on Newswire.
A new government initiative offering discounted air tickets for Sri Lankan migrant workers officially launched today at the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) in Narahenpita. The ticket counter was opened under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra. The program provides airline tickets at rates lower than those available in the open market. All migrant workers leaving for employment abroad, regardless of destination, are eligible to purchase these discounted tickets. Officials present at the opening included Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Employment B.S. Yalagama, SLBFE Chairman Kosala Wickramasinghe, and Sri…