Four foreigners arrested with heroin in Mount Lavinia

Sri Lanka wants IORA to move to new era of dynamism

Sri Lanka today called for the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) to move into a new era of dynamism. Addressing the 16th Council of Ministers Meeting (CoMM) of IORA held in Bali, Indonesia today, Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera said that it was necessary for IORA and the members to take collective steps to ensure the security of the Indian Ocean. He said this should include the freedom of navigation, aviation and adherence to international law including UNCLOS, enhance scientific and ac

27 Oct, 2016

New 15 percent VAT to come into effect from November

The 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) and the Nation Building Tax will come into effect from November 1, the Ministry of Finance said. The VAT Amendment Bill was passed by Parliament yesterday. The Bill was passed with 76?Parliamentarians voting for the Bill and 23 against it during the third reading in Parliament today. The Finance Ministry said that while Milk Food has been brought under the VAT net there is no change in the selling price as it has already been brought under Price Control.Fu

27 Oct, 2016

Major General Ubaya Medawela new Chief of Staff

Major General Ubaya Medawela has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army. The Ministry of Defence?said that?Major General Channa Gunathilake has been appointed as the Deputy?Chief of Staff. Air Marshal D.L.S Dias was appointed Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force.?(Colombo Gazette)

27 Oct, 2016