The temporary ban on duty-free vehicle permits are to be lifted from May 1 onwards, Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera said today (Mar 12).
He made this remark in response to a question raised in Parliament during the debate on the second reading of the budget.
Mr. Samaraweera said that the issuance of these permits to public servants would re-commence due to the strengthening of the rupee.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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