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Ministry of Health - Guidelines on information to be given to COVID-19 vaccine recipients


08 April 2021 08:39
Ministry of Health - Guidelines on information to be given to COVID-19 vaccine recipients
Sri Lankan ‘Ambul’ bananas to be exported for the first time


05 April 2021 22:33
Sri Lankan ‘Ambul’ bananas to be exported for the first time
Notice to Exporters (Effective from o4.o4.2o21) by the Dept. of Commerce regarding Certificate of Origin under Trade Agreements


05 April 2021 22:26
Notice to Exporters (Effective from o4.o4.2o21) by the Dept. of Commerce regarding Certificate of Origin under Trade Agreements
INVESTMENTS IN SRI LANKA INTERNATIONAL SOVEREIGN BONDS BY LICENSED COMMERCIAL BANKS AND NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK


04 April 2021 22:22
INVESTMENTS IN SRI LANKA INTERNATIONAL SOVEREIGN BONDS BY LICENSED COMMERCIAL BANKS AND NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK
Erroneous News Report on Debt Service Payments on account of Sri Lanka Development Bonds and Foreign Currency Loans from Domestic...


04 April 2021 22:16
Erroneous News Report on Debt Service Payments on account of Sri Lanka Development Bonds and Foreign Currency Loans from Domestic Banks
NMRA - Borderline product classification applications-additional documents submission


28 March 2021 20:52
NMRA - Borderline product classification applications-additional documents submission
No registration for Insluinsolution for injection in pre-filled pen (non-reusable) will be accepted by the NMRA


28 March 2021 20:50
No registration for Insluinsolution for injection in pre-filled pen (non-reusable) will be accepted by the NMRA
Labour Ministry call citizens to register with the Ministry if they have lost their jobs due to COVID-19


18 March 2021 20:49
Labour Ministry call citizens to register with the Ministry if they have lost their jobs due to COVID-19
Quarantine Measures for Travellers arriving from Overseas during the pandemic of COVID -19


18 March 2021 20:39
Quarantine Measures for Travellers arriving from Overseas during the pandemic of COVID -19
Mandatory home quarantine for Sri Lankans or Foreign Nationals currently residing in Sri Lanka who are undertaking an important...


18 March 2021 20:34
Mandatory home quarantine for Sri Lankans or Foreign Nationals currently residing in Sri Lanka who are undertaking an important State visit or Official visit by Sri Lankan government officials business visit for major investments under bio secure travel
System to register for COVID-19 vaccine by citizens over 60 years


14 March 2021 12:12
System to register for COVID-19 vaccine by citizens over 60 years
Public health measures to be adopted by Sri Lankans or foreign natio nals re siding in Sri Lanka who are...


11 March 2021 09:23
Public health measures to be adopted by Sri Lankans or foreign natio nals re siding in Sri Lanka who are undertaking an im portant state visit! official vi sit!business visit under bio safety travel bubble (2)
Exemption for pre boarding COVID-19 PCR for Sri Lankan Seafarers returning home


10 March 2021 12:02
Exemption for pre boarding COVID-19 PCR for Sri Lankan Seafarers returning home
Repatriation of Export Proceeds into Sri Lanka


10 March 2021 11:53
Repatriation of Export Proceeds into Sri Lanka
Additional Financing for Sri Lanka COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project (P17642 (


10 March 2021 10:04
Additional Financing for Sri Lanka COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project (P17642 (
Ports and Airports Developments Levy for HS 4.02 Milk and Concentrates


04 March 2021 10:15
Ports and Airports Developments Levy for HS 4.02 Milk and Concentrates
Standard Operational Procedure (Sop) in Transportation and Burial of Deaths Infected with Covid-19


04 March 2021 09:45
Standard Operational Procedure (Sop) in Transportation and Burial of Deaths Infected with Covid-19
Autopsy Practice and Disposal of a Corpse Infected with Covid-19


04 March 2021 09:36
Autopsy Practice and Disposal of a Corpse Infected with Covid-19
His Excellency the President of Sri Lanka - Discussion with the Hon. Prime Minister of Pakistan - Special focus on...


24 February 2021 13:36
His Excellency the President of Sri Lanka - Discussion with the Hon. Prime Minister of Pakistan - Special focus on agriculture, trade, technology and tourism sectors
Repatriation of Export Proceeds into Sri Lanka


19 February 2021 09:30
Repatriation of Export Proceeds into Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan government to boost 16 agriculture products output


17 February 2021 16:42
Sri Lankan government to boost 16 agriculture products output
Guidelines for Conducting National Exams during COVID-19 period (2)


17 February 2021 15:00
Guidelines for Conducting National Exams during COVID-19 period (2)
COVID-19 Vaccination - Awareness Session for receipients


12 February 2021 10:18
COVID-19 Vaccination - Awareness Session for receipients
Country Reaches Pandemic Alert Level


12 February 2021 10:16
Country Reaches Pandemic Alert Level
Guidelines for Home Quarantine and Self Quarantine - Ministry of Health


12 February 2021 10:13
Guidelines for Home Quarantine and Self Quarantine - Ministry of Health
Gazette received on Plastic Material Identification standard


10 February 2021 10:06
Gazette received on Plastic Material Identification standard
Surcharge on Customs Duty on Petrol, Gas, Diesel with effect from 2nd Feb.


03 February 2021 22:17
Surcharge on Customs Duty on Petrol, Gas, Diesel with effect from 2nd Feb.
Inland Revenue Dept. - Piece based VAT rate applicable on local supply of certain garments classified under the HS Chapters...


03 February 2021 13:11
Inland Revenue Dept. - Piece based VAT rate applicable on local supply of certain garments classified under the HS Chapters 61, 62 and 63 by export oriented Board of Investment enterprises
The Cabinet of Ministers approves the establishment of diplomatic relations with the Principality of Liechtenstein


01 February 2021 16:34
The Cabinet of Ministers approves the establishment of diplomatic relations with the Principality of Liechtenstein
Exportation of Plants and Plant and Products from non-EU countries from 1st Jan. 2021 to UK


30 January 2021 16:07
Exportation of Plants and Plant and Products from non-EU countries from 1st Jan. 2021 to UK
Central Bank of Sri Lanka - Prosperity Index 2019


29 January 2021 09:20
Central Bank of Sri Lanka - Prosperity Index 2019
Presentation on an opportunity to partners with Sri Lanka Customs


27 January 2021 16:49
Presentation on an opportunity to partners with Sri Lanka Customs
What Investors Want to Know: Impact of Sri Lanka National Scale Recalibration on Bank Ratings


25 January 2021 08:25
What Investors Want to Know: Impact of Sri Lanka National Scale Recalibration on Bank Ratings
Repatriation of Export proceeds within 180 days to Sri Lanka, by Exporters of Goods


22 January 2021 11:45
Repatriation of Export proceeds within 180 days to Sri Lanka, by Exporters of Goods
Letter issued by Ministry of Health on operational guidelines to be adhered by the non BOI, Export oriented manufacturing Industries...


20 January 2021 21:49
Letter issued by Ministry of Health on operational guidelines to be adhered by the non BOI, Export oriented manufacturing Industries on 5th Jan. 2021
Resumption of Commercial Operations at BIA and MIRA from 21st Jan. 2021


16 January 2021 08:49
Resumption of Commercial Operations at BIA and MIRA from 21st Jan. 2021
Proposed Increase to th e upper limit of Compensation under the Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act No....


15 January 2021 09:01
Proposed Increase to th e upper limit of Compensation under the Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act No. 45 of 1971 (TEWA)
EFC Letter on 15th Jan 2021 to Hon. Minister of Labour regarding Introduce a Compulsory Age of Retirement for the...


15 January 2021 08:59
EFC Letter on 15th Jan 2021 to Hon. Minister of Labour regarding Introduce a Compulsory Age of Retirement for the Private Sector
Sri Lankan Rupee has further depreciated - Central Bank of Sri Lanka Press Release 15th Jan. 2021


15 January 2021 08:43
Sri Lankan Rupee has further depreciated - Central Bank of Sri Lanka Press Release 15th Jan. 2021
State Pharmaceuticals Corporation - Bid Invitation for Hiring Refer Containers Temperature up to Minus 70 Degrees


15 January 2021 08:29
State Pharmaceuticals Corporation - Bid Invitation for Hiring Refer Containers Temperature up to Minus 70 Degrees
Barriers to Micro and Small Enterprises in Sri Lanka


14 January 2021 08:38
Barriers to Micro and Small Enterprises in Sri Lanka
Repatriation Process “People Centric and Transparent” – Foreign Ministry sets the record straight


08 January 2021 11:28
Repatriation Process “People Centric and Transparent” – Foreign Ministry sets the record straight
Recruitment and Monitoring of COVID-19 testing at Private Hospitals and Private Sector Laboratories - MOH letter dated 5th Jan....


05 January 2021 22:23
Recruitment and Monitoring of COVID-19 testing at Private Hospitals and Private Sector Laboratories - MOH letter dated 5th Jan. 2021
Excise Dept letter dated 4th Jan 2021 regarding Renewal of Liquor Licenses free of cost for 2021


05 January 2021 09:48
Excise Dept letter dated 4th Jan 2021 regarding Renewal of Liquor Licenses free of cost for 2021
Central Bank of Sri Lanka - Continuation of measures taken to preserve foreign currency reserve in Sri Lanka


05 January 2021 09:22
Central Bank of Sri Lanka - Continuation of measures taken to preserve foreign currency reserve in Sri Lanka
68,000 Sri Lankans awaiting return – Foreign Secretary


03 January 2021 20:48
68,000 Sri Lankans awaiting return – Foreign Secretary
Central Bank of Sri Lanka - External Sector Performance in October 2020


01 January 2021 09:16
Central Bank of Sri Lanka - External Sector Performance in October 2020
Proposed Retirement Age for the Private Sector and Increase to the upper limit of Compensation under the Termination of Employment...


30 December 2020 21:35
Proposed Retirement Age for the Private Sector and Increase to the upper limit of Compensation under the Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act No. 45 of 1971 (TEWA)
The Certificates of Origin (COOs) under FTAs/PTAs/RTAs/GSP Schemes will be issued w.e.f Monday the 28/12/ 2020 from the Department of...


27 December 2020 13:21
The Certificates of Origin (COOs) under FTAs/PTAs/RTAs/GSP Schemes will be issued w.e.f Monday the 28/12/ 2020 from the Department of Commerce
Department of Commerce - Text for Confirmation by Checking Officers from 30th Nov 2020


16 December 2020 10:09
Department of Commerce - Text for Confirmation by Checking Officers from 30th Nov 2020
EFC Letter on 16th Dec 2020 to Hon. Minister of Labour and Trade Union Relations - Spread over of Working...


16 December 2020 00:46
EFC Letter on 16th Dec 2020 to Hon. Minister of Labour and Trade Union Relations - Spread over of Working Hours on Five Days of the Week
Quarantine measures during and after mandatory/extended quarantine period or after discharge from isolation/intermediate care centres/hospitals during the pandemic of COVID-19...


15 December 2020 10:23
Quarantine measures during and after mandatory/extended quarantine period or after discharge from isolation/intermediate care centres/hospitals during the pandemic of COVID-19
National Accounts Estimates of Sri Lanka; 2nd Quarter of 2020


14 December 2020 16:05
National Accounts Estimates of Sri Lanka; 2nd Quarter of 2020
EDB and the Department of Commerce under the Ministry of Trade with effect from 11th Dec. 2020


12 December 2020 12:51
EDB and the Department of Commerce under the Ministry of Trade with effect from 11th Dec. 2020
Value Added Tax Act, No. 14 Of 2002 As Amended by Act, No. 06 Of 2005


06 December 2020 15:59
Value Added Tax Act, No. 14 Of 2002 As Amended by Act, No. 06 Of 2005
Department of Meteorology Notice on Adverse Weather


02 December 2020 09:00
Department of Meteorology Notice on Adverse Weather
Department of Commerce issuing of COs and FTA related documents with effect from 30th Nov. 2020


29 November 2020 12:24
Department of Commerce issuing of COs and FTA related documents with effect from 30th Nov. 2020
Ministry of Finance Press Release - Rating Action by Fitch Ratings based on Uncorroborated Facts sans due Consideration Given to...


27 November 2020 14:26
Ministry of Finance Press Release - Rating Action by Fitch Ratings based on Uncorroborated Facts sans due Consideration Given to Recent Economic and Policy Developments
Issuance of Temporary VAT Certificates for Clearing Agents


25 November 2020 12:31
Issuance of Temporary VAT Certificates for Clearing Agents
EFC letter to Ministry of Labour regarding Social Security Fund and Daily Wage Increase to Plantation Workers


21 November 2020 22:25
EFC letter to Ministry of Labour regarding Social Security Fund and Daily Wage Increase to Plantation Workers
Inland Revenue Department - Notice to ETF Board, Provident Funds and Employers who have retained the Tax on Terminal Benefits...


20 November 2020 22:06
Inland Revenue Department - Notice to ETF Board, Provident Funds and Employers who have retained the Tax on Terminal Benefits to Retiring Employees
ADB assistance to SMEs in Sri Lanka


19 November 2020 22:04
ADB assistance to SMEs in Sri Lanka
National Medicines Regulatory Authority - Extension of Validity of Certificates of Registration, Manufacturing and Import Licenses pertaining to Medicines, Medical...


18 November 2020 22:16
National Medicines Regulatory Authority - Extension of Validity of Certificates of Registration, Manufacturing and Import Licenses pertaining to Medicines, Medical Devices, Borderline Products and Cosmetics
Department of Trade & Investment Policy - Letter dated 17th Nov on Cess


18 November 2020 22:09
Department of Trade & Investment Policy - Letter dated 17th Nov on Cess
Budget Speech 2021


18 November 2020 22:00
Budget Speech 2021
National Tripartite Agreement to Pro Rate Wages


17 November 2020 14:41
National Tripartite Agreement to Pro Rate Wages
Registration of Tea Exporters by the Sri Lanka Tea Board for 2021


16 November 2020 13:19
Registration of Tea Exporters by the Sri Lanka Tea Board for 2021
Sri Lanka Tea Board - Registration of Local Packers for 2021


16 November 2020 13:17
Sri Lanka Tea Board - Registration of Local Packers for 2021
Department of Commerce working arrangements from 16th November 2020


15 November 2020 17:58
Department of Commerce working arrangements from 16th November 2020
Port City Colombo - Statement on preventive measures


11 November 2020 13:23
Port City Colombo - Statement on preventive measures
Extension of Debt Moratorium for COVID-19 Affected Businesses and Individuals


10 November 2020 13:30
Extension of Debt Moratorium for COVID-19 Affected Businesses and Individuals
Department of Commerce New Contact details


10 November 2020 13:10
Department of Commerce New Contact details
Instructions on Alert Levels in COVID-19 country response and permitted functions


07 November 2020 23:15
Instructions on Alert Levels in COVID-19 country response and permitted functions
Gazette on Maximum Retail Price for Rice by the Consumer Affairs Authority dated 4th Nov. 2020


05 November 2020 17:44
Gazette on Maximum Retail Price for Rice by the Consumer Affairs Authority dated 4th Nov. 2020
Sri Lanka Export Development Act - Cess imposed with effect from 1st November 2020


05 November 2020 17:38
Sri Lanka Export Development Act - Cess imposed with effect from 1st November 2020
Sri Lanka Export Development Act revised on 29th October 2020


05 November 2020 17:35
Sri Lanka Export Development Act revised on 29th October 2020
Department of Police Permission to work at BOI and EDB factories


05 November 2020 13:12
Department of Police Permission to work at BOI and EDB factories
COVID-19 High Risk Areas - Newswire - 3rd Nov. 2020


04 November 2020 08:34
COVID-19 High Risk Areas - Newswire - 3rd Nov. 2020
Department of Inland Revenue - Notice to Tax Payers - Date extended to end Feb. 2021


04 November 2020 08:32
Department of Inland Revenue - Notice to Tax Payers - Date extended to end Feb. 2021
Re-opening of the Department of Commerce with effect from 5th Nov. 2020


04 November 2020 08:28
Re-opening of the Department of Commerce with effect from 5th Nov. 2020
Guidelines for restriction of activities in Non Curfew imposed areas


02 November 2020 12:37
Guidelines for restriction of activities in Non Curfew imposed areas
Notice to Exporters by the Dept. of Commerce on 2nd Nov. regarding the issuing of Commercial Documents under FTAs/PTAs/RTAs ...


02 November 2020 12:09
Notice to Exporters by the Dept. of Commerce on 2nd Nov. regarding the issuing of Commercial Documents under FTAs/PTAs/RTAs and GSP
Guidelines for restriction of activities in Non Curfew imposed areas


02 November 2020 11:48
Guidelines for restriction of activities in Non Curfew imposed areas
SLSI E-flyer on Safety Standards


01 November 2020 13:34
SLSI E-flyer on Safety Standards
SLSI New Safety Standards : SLS 1672:2020


01 November 2020 13:28
SLSI New Safety Standards : SLS 1672:2020
Operational Guidelines on Preparedness and Response for COVID-19 Outbreak for Apparel Industry - Ministry of Health


29 October 2020 23:19
Operational Guidelines on Preparedness and Response for COVID-19 Outbreak for Apparel Industry - Ministry of Health
Re-inforcing COVID-19 Protective Measures - Ministry of Health


29 October 2020 22:35
Re-inforcing COVID-19 Protective Measures - Ministry of Health
Online issuance of Certificates of Origin by the Dept. of Commerce


29 October 2020 22:05
Online issuance of Certificates of Origin by the Dept. of Commerce
Guidelines on Restrictions in Western Province in view of rapid spread of COVID-19


28 October 2020 22:28
Guidelines on Restrictions in Western Province in view of rapid spread of COVID-19
Request from Ministry of Agriculture to facilitate transportation of Crops


28 October 2020 12:48
Request from Ministry of Agriculture to facilitate transportation of Crops
Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo hold bilateral discussions in Colombo


28 October 2020 10:54
Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo hold bilateral discussions in Colombo
Land and Factory availability by Ministry of Industries


28 October 2020 10:32
Land and Factory availability by Ministry of Industries
Income Tax Exemption on Interest Accrued or Derived from Special Deposit Account

Income Tax Exemption on Interest Accrued or Derived from Special Deposit Account 26th https://eservi...

28 October 2020 10:18
Income Tax Exemption on Interest Accrued or Derived from Special Deposit Account
Inland Revenue Dept. Notice to Commercial Banks regarding Income Tax Exemption on Interest Accrued


28 October 2020 10:15
Inland Revenue Dept. Notice to Commercial Banks regarding Income Tax Exemption on Interest Accrued
Tax Return Submission Dates VAT, Stamp Duty, Betting & Gaming Levy Returns and VAT on FS Interim Estimate - Notice...


28 October 2020 10:12
Tax Return Submission Dates VAT, Stamp Duty, Betting & Gaming Levy Returns and VAT on FS Interim Estimate - Notice dated 27th October 2020
Colombo Stock Exchange Media Release on 26th October 2020


27 October 2020 18:45
Colombo Stock Exchange Media Release on 26th October 2020
Update of number of COVID-19 patients


26 October 2020 17:45
Update of number of COVID-19 patients
Sri Lanka Tea Board - Online Help Desk


25 October 2020 09:25
Sri Lanka Tea Board - Online Help Desk
Department of Commerce - Submission of scanned documents from 26th Oct. onwards


23 October 2020 23:45
Department of Commerce - Submission of scanned documents from 26th Oct. onwards
Monitoring Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health


22 October 2020 20:45
Monitoring Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health
Department of Commerce - New Procedure for Issuance of CO's w.e.f. 19.10.2020


18 October 2020 18:43
Department of Commerce - New Procedure for Issuance of CO's w.e.f. 19.10.2020
Press Release on 16th October - Ministry of Trade on acceleration of preparation of National Trade Policy

Press Release on 16th October - Ministry of Trade on acceleration of preparation of National Trade P...

16 October 2020 19:43
Press Release on 16th October - Ministry of Trade on acceleration of preparation of National Trade Policy
EDB facilitates continuous operations of exporters in curfew areas

EDB facilitates continuous operations of exporters in curfew areas

16 October 2020 19:33
EDB facilitates continuous operations of exporters in curfew areas
EFC Circular - Measures to prevent the spread of COVID 19 Virus


15 October 2020 22:12
EFC Circular - Measures to prevent the spread of COVID 19 Virus
Extention of cooporation to facilitatae Trade by NPQS during Current Health situataion


15 October 2020 22:09
Extention of cooporation to facilitatae Trade by NPQS during Current Health situataion
Department of Commerce Notice on closure on 16th October 2020


15 October 2020 11:39
Department of Commerce Notice on closure on 16th October 2020
Notice to Exporters from Department of Commerce - 15.10.2020

Department of Commerce Notification to Exporters to submit documents by E-mail with effect from 15th...

15 October 2020 11:31
Notice to Exporters from Department of Commerce - 15.10.2020
Measures to prevent the spread of COVID 19 Virus - EFC notification of 12th October 2020


12 October 2020 18:19
Measures to prevent the spread of COVID 19 Virus - EFC notification of 12th October 2020
Brief on the changes to the Imports and Exports (Control) Act No.1 of 1969 during April – August 2020 ...


01 September 2020 11:09
Brief on the changes to the Imports and Exports (Control) Act No.1 of 1969 during April – August 2020
Consumer Affairs Authority Notification on All Production Information of all Manufacture importers and traders shall be legible printed (2)


21 August 2020 23:38
Consumer Affairs Authority Notification on All Production Information of all Manufacture importers and traders shall be legible printed (2)
New Guidelines pertaining to the Working Hours for the Private Sector - EFC Letter dated 1st July 2020 to Hon....


01 July 2020 13:07
New Guidelines pertaining to the Working Hours for the Private Sector - EFC Letter dated 1st July 2020 to Hon. Minister of skills Dev., Employment and Labour Relations
Findings Report Business Survey on Trade and Labour Market Impacts of COVID – 19 on Exporters in Sri Lanka ...


15 June 2020 13:14
Findings Report Business Survey on Trade and Labour Market Impacts of COVID – 19 on Exporters in Sri Lanka
Nielsen Sri Lanka Dashboard Q1 2020


14 June 2020 23:28
Nielsen Sri Lanka Dashboard Q1 2020
Expected changes in Sri Lankan Consumer Habits After COVID-19


14 June 2020 09:48
Expected changes in Sri Lankan Consumer Habits After COVID-19
Sri Lanka Standards to Support The Global Fight Against The Covid-19 Pandemic


29 May 2020 21:02
Sri Lanka Standards to Support The Global Fight Against The Covid-19 Pandemic
COVID - 19 Workplace Guidelines - Sinhala Version


18 May 2020 12:49
COVID - 19 Workplace Guidelines - Sinhala Version
COVID-19 Workplace Guidelines of the Ministry of Health - Tamil Version


18 May 2020 12:25
COVID-19 Workplace Guidelines of the Ministry of Health - Tamil Version
Ministry of Health - Operational Guidelines for Barber and Beauty Salons


18 May 2020 11:59
Ministry of Health - Operational Guidelines for Barber and Beauty Salons
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce - Safe at Work Programme

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce - Safe at Work Programme

17 May 2020 17:59
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce - Safe at Work Programme
EFC - Tripartite Agreement Reached to Pro-rate Wages Based on Varied Levels of Deployment

Employers Federation of Ceylon   

08 May 2020 09:35
EFC - Tripartite Agreement Reached to Pro-rate Wages Based on Varied Levels of Deployment