Wine stores closed for 03 days
2025-04-10
Wine stores across Sri Lanka will remain closed on 12, 13, and 14 April, the Excise Department announced. According toContinue Reading
Effective regulation of alcohol : Discussion held
2025-03-11
A meeting has been held between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and officials of the Excise Department on the efficient andContinue Reading
Excise Dept to introduce low-cost alcohol bottle
2024-12-19
Sri Lanka’s Excise Department is considering introducing a low-cost alcohol product as an alternative to illicit liquor. The Commissioner GeneralContinue Reading
Streamline licensing & tax collection, President tells Excise Dept
2024-12-05
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to follow a proper mechanism when issuing excise licenses. These instructions were givenContinue Reading
Liquor companies owe Rs. 1.8 bn in tax arrears
2024-11-11
Liquor manufacturers owe Rs. 1.8 billion in tax arrears for the period covering last year to date, the Excise DepartmentContinue Reading
Liquor stores to be closed in view of Vesak Festival
2024-05-20
The Department of Excise has announced the closure of liquor stores in view of the Vesak Festival celebrated this week. Continue Reading
E-Cigarettes in watches, perfumes : Action taken
2024-03-11
A rapid spread of electronic cigarettes (E-Cigarettes) has been observed in Sri Lanka, especially in rural areas, according to theContinue Reading
Financial Intelligence Unit & Excise Department sign MOU on information sharing
2024-02-16
The Financial Intelligence Unit of Sri Lanka has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Excise Department ofContinue Reading
Rs. 116 Mn Tax arrears paid : Suspension lifted on two main distilleries
2023-11-28
Alcohol production at two of the main distilleries of Sri Lanka, which was temporarily suspended by the Excise Department earlierContinue Reading
Alcohol production at two main distilleries temporarily suspended
2023-11-28
Alcohol production at two of the main distilleries of Sri Lanka has been temporarily suspended by the Excise Department. AccordingContinue Reading
Suspension of five liquor licences : Excise Department gives details
2023-11-03
Sri Lanka’s Department of Excise says the licenses of five liquor manufacturing companies were suspended after their annual licences hadContinue Reading
Bambalapitiya shooting: New update (CCTV)
2023-08-08
An urgent report has been sought from the Department of Excise regarding the shooting incident involving a group of ExciseContinue Reading
Liquor shops closed for three days next week
2023-04-27
All licenced wine stores and liquor sales outlets across Sri Lanka will be closed for three days next week inContinue Reading
Wine stores to be closed during April New Year
2023-04-07
All licenced wine stores will be closed during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrated on the 13th and 14thContinue Reading