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By Shamindra Ferdinando SLPP rebel group spokesman Prof. G. L. Peiris yesterday (26) said that it would be a costly initiative to engage former British Premier David Cameron to promote Colombo Port City and the enactment of the Online Safety Law meant to suppress political dissent were contradictory. The former External Affairs Minister said that […]
Wednesday 27th September, 2023 It is heartening that justice has finally caught up with a retired top cop, albeit after a lapse of more than eight years. The Ratnapura High Court, on Monday, sentenced former Senior DIG Lalith Jayasinghe to a five-year jail term for having ordered the OIC of the Kahawatte police station not […]
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) handed over a consignment of 4,700 MT of soya beans and maize to Sri Lanka Thriposha Ltd, to support the continuation of the Thriposha fortified food programme. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) facilitated the handover at a special event held at the Thriposha factory. This […]
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry on Monday (25) said that terrorists had found safe haven in Canada and the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had come out with the outrageous allegations against India without any proof. Sabry was reacting to the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Canada. Speaking exclusively to ANI, Sabry said he was […]
India consulted, concerns raised by US Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, PC, has denied that the government granted permission for Chinese research vessel Shi Yan 6 to visit the Colombo port late next month. Sabry told the media in New York on Monday (26) that Colombo had not given permission for the Chinese vessel to dock. […]
The Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court yesterday (26) prohibited the commemoration of LTTE cadre ‘Thileepan’ who died on 26 Sept., 1987, during a fast against the IPKF. The court order came as several events were scheduled to be held in Trincomalee yesterday. The Trincomalee Court banned any sort of celebrations, demonstrations, parades or protests commemorating Thileepan in […]
Two Sri Lankans have surrendered to the Malaysian police over the killing of three Sri Lankans in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian media reported yesterday (26) Malaysian police last Friday (22) found the bodies of three men piled up on top of each other, with their limbs tied and heads covered in plastic bags, at a […]
About 40 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) contracts suspended due to the economic crisis would be re-contracted as foreign investors had expressed their willingness to do so, Investment Promotion State Minister Dilum Amunugama said on Monday (25) in Kandy. Amunugama said the government expected to attract about 2 billion US dollars this year as FDIs. The […]
The Appropriation Bill for 2024 will be submitted to Parliament in the second week of October and the second reading of the budget will be presented by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his capacity as the Finance Minister on 13 Nov. The debate on the Second Reading of the budget will be held from 14 to […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday (26) that a new law would be introduced to transform the Colombo Port City into the Colombo Financial Zone, granting it jurisdiction over offshore activities. The President said so while addressing the 2023 Commercial Mediation Symposium held in Colombo. The President said this legislation was expected to be enacted by […]
Former Maldives Foreign Minister Dunya Maumoon announced that she has joined the PPM and will support Presidential candidate Dr Mohamed Muizzu. Issuing a statement, Maumoon said that she was returning home with unwavering commitment and conviction to elect Dr Muizzu as the next President of Maldives Full statement: I wish to express my appreciation to […]
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The ‘INFOTEL Information Technology Exhibition,’ orchestrated by the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS), is scheduled to take place at the Bandaranaike International Conference Hall in Colombo from November 3rd to 5th. This event aligns with President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s initiative to modernize Sri Lanka through digitization.
Mr. Mahindananda Aluthgamage, Chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Economic and Physical Plans, emphasized the need to establish a dedicated unit for overseeing institutions responsible for generating tax revenue, including the Inland Revenue Department.
The Economic Commission aimed at resolving disputes will replace the BOI – President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
The International Monetary Fund is concerned about a shortfall in revenue collection by Sri Lanka s government this year, though that is unlikely to derail a $2.9 billion loan programme for the crisis-hit country, two Sri Lankan sources told Reuters.
Sri Lanka s merchandise exports increased by 6.98% to USD 1,091.6 million in August 2023 compared to July 2023, the Export Development Board (EDB) said today (Sept. 26).
The makers of British television network Channel 4 s documentary on the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks in Sri Lanka have admitted that they do not have credible evidence to support the claims made by Azad Maulana, the whistleblower who made serious allegations about the complicity of state officials.
Bangladesh have opted against picking ‘partially fit’ Tamim Iqbal in their 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. The veteran batter made a comeback against New Zealand series after a protracted saga involving a back injury, a retirement u-turn and stepping down as captain. He could not bat in the series opener […]
Police across South America are searching for the leader of a Venezuelan gang who escaped from the luxurious prison which he controlled, shortly before it was raided. When 11,000 soldiers and police entered the inmate-run Tocorón jail in Venezuela on Wednesday, Héctor Guerrero Flores was nowhere to be found. Under Guerrero Flores’s rule, Tocoron came […]
An explosion reported at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Field Firing Range in Kandakuliya, Kalpitiya a short while ago (26 Sep.) has left one dead, and another injured, Sri Lanka Police confirmed.
Chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Economic and Physical Plans, Mahindananda Aluthgamage at a press conference held today (26) at the Presidential Media Centre under the theme ‘Collective Path to a stable country’ emphasized the need to establish a dedicated unit for overseeing institutions responsible for generating tax revenue, including the Inland Revenue […]
Five people accused of being part of a Russian spy ring operating in the UK have appeared in court. Bulgarian nationals Orlin Roussev, Bizer Dzhambazov, Katrin Ivanova, Ivan Stoyanov, and Vanya Gaberova allegedly conspired to gather information which would be useful to an enemy. It is alleged they carried out surveillance on people and places […]
A 15-member squad has been officially announced by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage, in his capacity as the Chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Economic and Physical Plans, has emphasised the need to establish a dedicated unit for overseeing institutions responsible for generating tax revenue, including the Inland Revenue Department.
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It’s official – Sri Lanka will be without Dushmantha Chameera and Wanidu Hasaranga at the ODI World Cup. Dasun Shanaka, whose role as captain had been under much speculation over the past few weeks, will lead the side in India through October and November. The rest of the 15-member squad has formed up as expected, […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his address at the 2023 Commercial Mediation Symposium at Colombo’s Hilton Hotel, emphasized the need for a cultural shift towards efficient dispute resolution in Sri Lanka. He acknowledged the long-standing reliance on trial courts and stressed the importance of embracing alternate dispute resolution methods. Highlighting the government’s commitment, he mentione...
Tasmania wicket keeper Mathew Wade has been suspended after accumulating a third level one code of conduct breach in 18 months during Monday’s Marsh Cup clash with Victoria which triggered an automatic two-game ban. Wade hit the pitch forcefully with his bat in frustration at facing a dot ball during his innings of 25 in […]