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Sri Lanka to Mandate SLS Certification for Plastic and Feeding Bottles from April 2026
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced that all reusable plastic bottles and polymer-based feeding bottles will be required to carry Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) certification from April 1,...
CIABOC Chief Rejects Allegations of Political Bias
Sri Lanka’s top anti-graft official Ranga Dissanayake, Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has dismissed allegations of his involvement...
PM Stresses Duty to Protect Environment at Launch of “Soba Sipwadula” Project
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya called on citizens to take collective responsibility in protecting the environment and ensuring that future generations inherit a sustainable Earth.
Speaking at...
Showers expected at several locations across many provinces after 1.00 p.m.
The Department of Meteorology announced that atmospheric conditions are becoming favorable for evening thundershowers in most parts of the island.
Showers or thundershowers are expected...
New VAT Refund System Risks Export Cash Crunch after SVAT Exit
In a landmark policy shift effective today, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has scrapped Sri Lanka’s long-standing Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) scheme, replacing...