One injured in shooting at Kotahena
A shooting occurred in the Kotahena area of Colombo, resulting in one injury. Further details have not been disclosed. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114443
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Our Power of People Party decides to extend its support to Govt.
The Ape Janabala Party, also known as the Our Power of People Party, has announced its decision to extend support to the current government. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114442
75,000 individuals to absorbed to the state sector – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced the absorption of 75,000 individuals into the state sector to address long-standing vacancies. He emphasized the severe weakening of the state administrative system due to insufficient recruitment in public service over the years. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114441
VAT registration threshold reduced to Rs. 36 million from Rs. 60 million
The government has lowered the VAT registration threshold from Rs. 60 million to Rs. 36 million, impacting the annual turnover requirement for Value Added Tax and Social Security Contribution Levy registration. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114435
VAT to be imposed on imported coconut oil and palm oil
The government plans to remove the Special Commodity Levy on imported coconut and palm oil, replacing it with a general tax structure that includes Value Added Tax (VAT). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114434
Total number of registered taxpayers increased by 300,000 in one year President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced a 300,000 increase in registered taxpayers in Sri Lanka, bringing the total to this number as of September 30, 2025, compared to the previous year. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114433
Rs. 1 bln allocated to address human-elephant conflict President
The government plans to allocate Rs. 1 billion to the Department of Wildlife Conservation to expedite electric fence construction and related projects, aiming to mitigate human-elephant conflict nationwide, as announced by the President. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114422
Rs. 342 bln allocated for road development in 2026; Rs. 66 bln for Kadawatha-Mirigama central expressway section
The government allocated Rs. 342 billion for road development in the 2026 budget, with Rs. 66 billion specifically designated for the Kadawatha-Mirigama central expressway section, according to President Anura Kumara Dissanakaye. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114421
Housing and pension schemes introduced for Sri Lankans working abroad
During the 2026 Budget Speech, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced new housing and pension schemes for Sri Lankans working abroad, acknowledging their vital role in providing remittances, which are the country’s largest source of foreign exchange. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114420
AI data centres in Sri Lanka, President assures concessions
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that Sri Lanka will offer various concessions to encourage the establishment of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers in the country. This initiative aims to boost the development of AI infrastructure in Sri Lanka. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114412