AKD government passes more laws than Maithripala at 18-month mark: Report
2026-06-04
The run rate of passing laws in Sri Lanka’s Parliament has shifted over time, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s administrationContinue Reading
Gazette issued suspending registrations of three National Sports Federations
2026-06-02
Minister of Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage has temporarily suspended the registration of three National Sports Associations/Federations, Handball, Carrom, and Hockey,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka imposes 50% surcharge on imported vehicles for three months
2026-05-16
The Ministry of Finance has announced a new tax measure imposing an additional 50 per cent levy on the existingContinue Reading
Gazette notification issued extending the state of public emergency
2026-04-29
The state of public emergency declared by the President has been extended for another month. The relevant Gazette notification wasContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to allow import of alternative rice varieties to address Samba shortage
2026-04-03
A Gazette notification has been issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake permitting the import of alternative rice varieties to addressContinue Reading
Gazette issued to establish six CEB subsidiaries from March 9
2026-03-06
An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued by Minister of Power Kumara Jayakody, making arrangements to establish six subsidiary companiesContinue Reading
Govt publishes amended list of terrorism-linked groups and individuals
2026-01-09
An amended list of designated persons, groups and entities has been published through an Extraordinary Gazette under the United NationsContinue Reading
President appoints Commission to probe corruption at CMC
2025-12-31
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a Commission of Inquiry to probe alleged irregularities at the Colombo Municipal Council betweenContinue Reading
Special Gazette designates 22 districts as national disaster areas
2025-12-03
A special Gazette notification has been issued designating 22 districts affected by landslides and floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah asContinue Reading
Gambling Regulatory Authority Act to take effect on Dec 1
2025-11-18
A gazette notification has been issued announcing that the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act, No. 17 of 2025, will come intoContinue Reading
Gazette issued appointing 19-member Archaeological Advisory Committee
2025-11-08
Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs, Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, has issued a special gazette notification appointing a newContinue Reading
Tax, Penalty deadlines revised for Alcohol makers
2025-10-28
A new gazette notification has been issued, revising the procedures related to the payment deadlines and fee collection for exciseContinue Reading
India allows rupee loans to Sri Lanka under new Forex rules
2025-10-13
A Gazette Notification has been issued by the Reserve Bank of India regarding the amendment to the Foreign Exchange ManagementContinue Reading
Gazette amending Betting & Gambling Levy published
2025-10-07
The Gazette on Betting and Gambling Levy (Amendment) has been published, effective from 01st October 2025. Accordingly, the tax onContinue Reading
New law targets ‘Bounced Cheques’ with harsher penalties
2025-08-22
A new legal reform aimed at curbing financial misconduct in Sri Lanka’s business sector has officially come into effect, introducingContinue Reading
Listed SL firms can now invest up to USD 750,000 abroad
2025-08-04
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the Gazette notification issued on the updated guidelines on outward investments,Continue Reading
Draft Bill revoking special benefits to former presidents Gazetted
2025-07-31
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Draft Bill, which seeks to revoke the special benefits granted to former presidents and or theirContinue Reading
African Swine Fever : Special Gazette issued with guidelines
2025-06-20
A special gazette notification has been issued designating all Divisional Secretariat divisions in Sri Lanka as African Swine Fever-infected orContinue Reading
