Sri Lanka’s Exports Surge Past $6.9 Bn in Just Five Months
Sri Lanka’s export sector has demonstrated steady and positive growth during the first five months of 2025,
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Food Sector Warns New Labelling Rules Unworkable and Costly
Sri Lanka’s food and beverage industry has raised alarm over new food labelling and advertising regulations
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SL Government Lowers 2025 Budget Deficit to 6.5% Amid Spending Cuts
Sri Lanka has revised its projected budget deficit for 2025 from 6.7% to 6.5% of GDP, citing slightly lower
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Sri Lanka on track to reach a 95 percent Debt to GDP target
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July 2, 2025
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Sri Lanka is on track to reach a 95 percent debt to gross domestic product target two years earlier than
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Bus fare reduction suspended following fuel price hike
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July 1, 2025
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In the wake of the fuel price increase, the scheduled 2.5% reduction in bus fares, which was to take effect today, has been suspended, the National Transport Commission (NTC) said.
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Sri Lanka to resume seasonal employment opportunities in South Korea under E-8 visa
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July 1, 2025
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The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) is taking steps to activate job opportunities for seasonal employment in South Korea under the E-8 visa category, Chairman Kosala Wickramasinghe said.
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Litro Gas prices to remain unchanged in July
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July 1, 2025
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The Chairman of the Litro Gas Company, Channa Gunawardena says that the prices of its domestic LP Gas cylinders will remain unchanged for the month of July 2025.
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CAA to launch special raids to net errant rice traders
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says that since a maximum retail price has been imposed on rice, raids will be conducted to penalize traders who sell rice at higher prices.
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Seat belts mandatory for passengers of all vehicles on expressways from September
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July 1, 2025
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The Ministry of Transport says wearing seat belts will be made mandatory to all passengers of light vehicles travelling on expressways from August 1, 2025.
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Special interest scheme for FDs of senior citizens from today
The Special Interest Scheme for Senior Citizens, which grants 3% higher interest for 12-month fixed deposits will be in effect from today (01), the Ministry of Finance has announced.
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