 Value Added Tax on the provision of financial services increased from 15% to 18%
 Medical equipment, machinery and medicines donated to government hospitals and the Ministry of Health in the event of any epidemic or public
emergency exempted from Value Added Tax.

The Advisory Committee appointed to assist the National Economic Council has made five recommendations that need to be implemented immediately.

A special operation conducted by the Navy in coordination with Police STF at Iranakeni in Trincomalee on 21st March 2022 made way to apprehend a suspect for transferring explosives by a motorbike. Among the items seized were 20 Water Gel sticks, a type of commercial explosive, and 25 non-electric detonators.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Prof. Peiris and Qatar's Ambassador Al - Sorour discuss the multifaceted relations between Sri Lanka and Qatar