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• PAYE Exempted up to Rs. 150,000

  

  President Anura Kumara Dissanayake informed Parliament yesterday that the Government has successfully reached an agreement with the IMF to raise the Pay As You... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024

• Massive Fraud in Purchase of Rapid Antigen Test Kits – Minister

  

  Chief Government Whip and Health and Media Minister, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated in Parliament yesterday that the Health Ministry is investigating fraud... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024

• No Sub-standard Rice Will Be Allowed into the Country – Minister

  

  Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe told Parliament yesterday (18) that not even one grain of rice unfit... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024

• Sajith Submits Academic Qualifications to Parliament

  

  Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday submitted his educational qualifications to Parliament. Presenting his academic certificates, the Opposition... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024

• Dr. Bilinda Devage Nandadeva, Elected to UNESCO’s ICH Evaluation Body

  Sri Lanka’s candidate, Dr. B. D. Nandadeva was elected as an expert to the prestigious Evaluation Body of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024

• We Did Not Discuss ETCA with India – Vijitha

  Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament yesterday (18) that the Government has not held any discussions nor has... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024

• GDP Grows 5.2 YoY in 1-3Q-2024

  

  The Sri Lankan economy shows signs of steady growth with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growing by +5.5% YoY (vs. +1.6% growth in 3Q2023). For the 1-3Q2024, GDP... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024

• Christmas Shopping Spree

  

  With Sri Lanka’s economy making steady progress the buying power of the local population too has increased. This is reflected with the fact that people are... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024

• “Adani Group Dealings with Other Countries Not Sri Lanka’s Concern’’

  

  President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in an exclusive interview with India’s Economic Times, emphasized his government’s focus on the Adani conglomerate’s local... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024

• Jan. to Nov. 2024 Cumulative Tea Exports Increase by 2.06 M/Kgs

  

  January to November 2024 cumulative tea exports totalled 223.22 M/Kgs, recording an increase of 2.06 M/Kgs vis-à-vis 221.16 M/Kgs of January-November 2023. Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024

• Government Will Not Shield Anyone Who Makes a Mistake Regardless of Rank Or...

  

  President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said they will not allow the trust the people have placed in them to be undermined in any way. Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2024

• Speaker Decides to Step Down

  

  Speaker Ashoka Ranwala yesterday said that he has decided to step down from his post following allegations regarding the authenticity of his educational... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2024

• Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to Expand Support

  The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has committed to expanding its initiatives in Sri Lanka. As part of this commitment, the Bill and Melinda Gates... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2024

• Employment Departures Will Exceed 311,000 in 2024 – SLBFE

  The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) said the number of Sri Lankan workers going abroad for work will likely exceed 311,000 in 2024, recording... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2024

• President to Undertake State Visit to India

  President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake a State Visit to India from December 15 to 17 at the invitation of Indian President Droupadi Murmu. Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2024

• ASPI Gains Continuously,turnover Tops Rs. 6 Bn

  The Colombo Bourse continued its strong bullish momentum, driven by robust participation from both retail and HNW investors. Almost every sector experienced... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2024

• Elephant Feeding Goes Awry, Woman Killed in Lorry Topple

  A 66 year old woman died tragically when the vehicle she was travelling was attacked by an elephant in the Gonagan Ara area after the driver stopped the lorry... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2024

• Colombo Port Readies for Growth

  Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Ratnayake and Deputy Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku yesterday engaged in a special inspection... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2024

• Japan, UNFPA Upgrade Psychosocial Centre to Strengthen Mental Health Services...

  The Japanese Government and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Sri Lanka handed over the newly revamped and equipped Psychosocial Centre at Kallady,... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2024

• US Officials’ Visit Enhanced Diplomatic Ties Between Two Countries

  U.S. Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs at the Department of State Ambassador Donald Lu, along with Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2024