Sri Lanka and China discussed debt restructuring during diplomatic consultations held in in Beijing. Both countries concluded the 13th Round of Diplomatic consultations in Beijing. The consultations were led by Secretary, Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, Aruni Wijewardane and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Sun Weidong. The two sides […]

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe accused the Supreme Court of “judicial cannibalism” following its determination on the Gender Equality Bill. The President told Parliament that the Supreme Court cannot rule on a Bill but can only advise Parliament on the value of the Bill. The President proposed that a Parliament Select Committee be appointed to discuss the […]

The Sri Lanka Navy detained an Indian trawler and arrested 4 Indian fishermen off the Delft Island, in Jaffna. The Navy said it continues to conduct regular patrols and operations in Sri Lankan waters to curb illegal fishing practices of foreign fishing trawlers, taking into account the impact of those practices on the livelihood of […]

The Planters Association of Ceylon has called for a meeting with all concerned stakeholders to discuss the wage issue. Issuing a statement, the Planters Association of Ceylon said that such a dialogue is crucial for reaching a solution that ensures the prosperity of the tea industry and the well-being of its workers. The association has […]

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Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the Sri Lankan Parliament today, unveiling a new wealth tax initiative targeting rental income.The post Sri Lankan President announces new Wealth Tax on Rental Income appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.

The Coconut Development Authority in Sri Lanka states that there is no justifiable reason to increase the price of coconut oil in the market.The post Coconut Development Authority opposes unjustified coconut oil price increase appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana announced this morning (June 18) the Supreme Court's determination on the Telecommunications (Amendment) Bill in Parliament of Sri Lanka.The post Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court flags Telecom Bill inconsistencies appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.

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Sri Lanka's Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies issued a press release on June 16, 2024, to address speculations regarding a proposed property tax mentioned in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program documents.The post Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry clarifies Imputed Rental Income Tax appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking N...