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The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Harsha De Silva, Member of Parliament recently (23) stressed that the aim of the committee regardless of allegiances will be to stand by the reforms promulgated by the IMF and being executed by the Central Bank (CB).
The Republic of Italy has expressed its willingness to help Sri Lanka by supplying helicopters for anti-human trafficking measures taken by the Government of Sri Lanka.
[…]The post Jaisankarkku Jey (Victory For Jaiashankar) appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- From State Of Eelam To State Of Denial: The Tamil Trajectory (Category: Breaking News)
- The 13th Amendment: The Ball Is In The Sinhala Court (Category: Breaking News)
- The Exit Of The Old Guard & The Arrival Of The New (Category: Breaking News)
- Diaspora Tamils & 13A (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ranil’s Uncle’s Formula Won’t Save Him; LG Elections, A Referendum On Ranil-Rajapaksa Govt. appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Anura & Sajith: Sri Lanka’s Tweedledum And Tweedledee Or Hero And Jester (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Vs. AKD: Who Will Blink First? (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil & Sajith Running Out Af Alternatives (Category: Breaking News)
- The National People’s Power (NPP) (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Egg & Poultry Crisis: Maximum Retail Price Is Not The Solution appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Price Control, Regulation Of Trade Or Consumer Education For A Proper Consumer Regime? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s new price controls on eggs could lead to shortages: poultry association (Category: Breaking News)
- World Consumer Day: ‘Our Money Our Rights’ (Category: Business)
- Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics: Need Is Going For IMF Plus (Category: Breaking News)
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland KC will visit Sri Lanka next week to attend the nation’s 75th National Independence Day celebrations, the Commonwealth Secretariat said. The Secretary-General has been invited by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to attend the events in Colombo on Saturday 4 February marking the significant anniversary. The five-day trip to the country will also [̷...
- Commonwealth Secretary-General pledges full support to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe meets Commonwealth Secretary-General in United Kingdom (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s 75th Independence Day celebrated under tight security (Category: Breaking News)
- Commonwealth urges Sri Lanka to safeguard democratic governance (Category: Breaking News)
Dialog Broadband Networks (Pvt) Limited, a subsidiary of Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, announced the launch of two new Home Broadband Prepaid plans in line with the company’s vision of delivering affordable and accessible world-class internet services to all Sri Lankans. Customers are now able to enjoy the lowest data rates in […]
- Sammy Vows To Bring Passion And Energy Back To WI (Category: Breaking News)
- Women’s T20 – SL v WI – Final (Category: Sports)
- ICC Womens challenge – SL v WI (Category: Sports)
- Test Series – SL v WI -3rd Test – Kandy (Category: Sports)
The Department of Examinations has released the District Level cut-off marks of the 2022 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination.
A member of the Election Commission, Mrs. P.M.S. Charles, has tendered her resignation letter to the President a short while ago, according to the sources.
The results of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2022 have been released online, says the Commissioner General of Examinations, H.J.M.C. Amith Jayasundara.
Lebanon s top prosecutor Wednesday ordered all suspects detained in the investigation into the deadly 2020 port blast in Beirut released, a lawyer for two detainees and judicial officials said.
Italy has offered Sri Lanka helicopters to combat human trafficking, if there is such a need. Italy has expressed its willingness to help Sri Lanka by supplying helicopters for anti-human trafficking measures taken by the Government of Sri Lanka, the President’s Media Division said. Italian Ambassador Rita Giuliana Mannella revealed this during a meeting with […]
- Core Group on Sri Lanka concerned over continued use of PTA (Category: Breaking News)
- US tells Sri Lanka to protect freedom of expression (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka slams US envoy (Category: Breaking News)
- US National Security Council official and Ranil holds talks (Category: Breaking News)
An agreement has been reached not to enforce power cuts during the 2022 GCE Advanced Level examinations. The Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), Janaka Ratnayake said that an agreement was reached not to enforce power cuts until 17th February. Accordingly, he said that based on the agreement, power cuts should […]
- PUCSL makes u-turn and approves further power cuts (Category: Breaking News)
- No power cuts during the weekend (Category: Breaking News)
- How long will power cuts be? (Category: Breaking News)
- PUCSL approves 3-hour power cuts (Category: Breaking News)
The Colombo Fort Magistrate today (Jan. 25) issued summons on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), informing him to present facts before courts regarding the transfer of investigations related to the over Rs.17 million in cash found inside the President s House.
Ships searching in wind-whipped waters between South Korea and Japan have picked up at least 14 of the 22 crew members from a cargo vessel that sank early Wednesday, killing at least two, officials said.
The Republic of Italy has expressed its willingness to help Sri Lanka by supplying helicopters for anti-human trafficking measures taken by the Government of Sri Lanka, the President s Media Division (PMD) reported.
The Constitutional Council had its first meeting today (25.01.2023) presided by the Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, the Speaker and the Chairman of the Constitutional Council.
- Supremacy of Parliament better assured by 18th Amendment â President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says 18th Amendment will dilute some powers of the Executive Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
- The Constitutional Council calls for applications from the public for Independent Commissions (Category: Breaking News)
- Constitutional Council approves two appointments of the Judicial Service Commission (Category: Breaking News)
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay said that cooperation and working together would be very important for Sri Lanka and India on the journey that lies ahead for them to celebrate the centenary of independence in 2047 for India and 2048 for Sri Lanka.
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
- Seeking Direction (Category: Business)
An All-Party Conference is scheduled to be held tomorrow (26) at 4.00 pm at the Presidential Secretariat with the participation of all party leaders representing the Parliament, under the patronage of Hon President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The purpose of this conference is to come to a consensus and strengthen national harmony.
- Not in a hurry to take action against dissidents: JVP (Category: Breaking News)
- Battle of Labor factions (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- WA Labor to oppose Federal Govt policies (Category: Western Australia)
- Regional issues dominate Liberal talks (Category: Western Australia)
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya has assured that a new draft bill related to the prevention of the influx of new illegal narcotics into the society and the and the circulation of drug money within the country will be introduced soon.
All parties including the Ministry of Power and Energy, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), they Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) have agreed before the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) to refrain from imposing power cuts during the 2022 GCE Advanced Level Examination.
Türkiye has denied claims that it was involved in manpower recruitment in Sri Lanka. The Turkish Embassy in Colombo said that it has been brought to the immediate attention of the Embassy that some misinformation is being circulated in social media according to which Türkiye has been recruiting manpower in Sri Lanka. The Embassy said […]
- More stranded Sri Lankan domestic workers return from Oman (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka slams US envoy (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese Vice Minister arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan workers involved in accident in Istanbul recovering (Category: Breaking News)
The Constitutional Council, which met for the first time today, has decided to select new members for the independent commissions, including the Election Commission. Accordingly, a newspaper advertisement will be published calling for applications for the appointment as Members of the Election Commission, the Public Service Commission, the National Police Commission, the Audit Service Commission, ...
- Opposition says LG polls will test Government popularity (Category: Breaking News)
- Human Rights Commission writes to President on Bills related to women (Category: Breaking News)
- COPF approves Bill on Parliamentary Budget Office (Category: Breaking News)
- Civil society representatives appointed to Constitutional Council (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened an all-party conference tomorrow (Thursday), the President’s Media Division said. The all-party conference is scheduled to be held tomorrow (26) at 4.00 pm at the Presidential Secretariat with the participation of all party leaders representing the Parliament, under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The purpose of this conference is ...
- President presents IMF friendly 2023 budget (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil leading talks to form all-party Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil says he needs to rehabilitate SJB MPs (Category: Breaking News)
- President seeks recommendations on 13-A from all party leaders (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry has discussed prospects for enhancing cooperation between the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Sri Lanka.
The Constitutional Council met for the first time today (25 Jan.), and has decided to call for applications from those interested and qualified to be appointed as members of the Independent Commissions.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has instructed the Sri Lankan government to tax all those who draw a salary or a monthly income of over Rs. 45,000 but this proposal has not been accepted by the government, Minister Bandula Gunawardana said yesterday (January 24).The post IMF tells Sri Lanka Government to tax all those who earn above Rs. 45,000 per month appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Lat...
- Sri Lanka’s Tax revenue surpasses Rs. 3 trillion (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF bailout package has unlocked new path to create better future for youth and uplift the count... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Government revenue surges by 43.5%, yet expanding budget deficit spurs VAT hike (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s tax revision helps correct tax revenue & expenditure imbalance – IMF (Category: Breaking News)
The Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), Janaka Ratnayake, today accused Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera of taking “stupid” decisions. Ratnayake said that the Minister was taking decisions without using his wisdom. The PUCSL Chairman said that decisions taken by politicians had forced the country to face a power crisis. […]
- CEB officials placed on compulsory leave (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet postpones decision on tariff hike (Category: Breaking News)
- CPC and PUCSL at war over quality of crude oil (Category: Breaking News)
- Kanchana insists revision of CEB tariffs a must (Category: Breaking News)
Student activist Wasantha Mudalige was today ordered to be remanded further till 8th February. The authorities arrested Mudalige along with 19 others during a protest in Colombo on 18 August. The convener of the Inter University Students’ Federation was arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. Mudalige was arrested as part of a Government crackdown […]
- Mudalige among over 50 arrested at Education Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- Wasantha Mudalige discharged from charges under the PTA (Category: Breaking News)
- AG files revision application against Wasantha’s release (Category: Breaking News)
- Wasantha Mudalige arrested (Category: Breaking News)
Members of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) stated before the National Council that they unanimously agreed to send documents to the Attorney General requesting for advice regarding the possibility of increasing the electricity charges retrospectively and...
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