Government Clarifies: No New Taxes Imposed, Existing Commodity Tax Structure Extended Until December 2024
The Ministry of Finance has issued a statement addressing misleading media reports claiming that the government has introduced new special...
Sunil Handunnetthi Criticizes Empty Promises of Support in Government’s Fight Against Corruption
Mr. Sunil Handunnetthi, the National People's Force candidate for the Matara District, has expressed skepticism regarding claims by certain individuals...
SriLankan Airlines Pilot Resigns After Cockpit Locking Incident on Sydney-Colombo Flight
A report has emerged that the pilot involved in the recent cockpit locking incident on a SriLankan Airlines flight from...
Recruited Youths Protest at Presidential Secretariat Over Unfulfilled Job Promises to Israel
Seventeen youths, who were reportedly recruited for employment in Israel under the previous government, gathered today in front of the...
IMF Chief Georgieva Urges China to Shift from Export-Driven Growth to Avoid Slower Economic Expansion
WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) – International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that China must transition from its...
Udaya Gammanpila Threatens to Release Confidential Easter Attack Reports if Government Fails to Act
Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila reiterated yesterday that if the government fails to release the confidential reports from the investigation into...
Samantha Vidyaratne Accuses Parties of Misuse, Labels Ranjith Maddumabandara as “Tipex General Secretary”
Mr. Samantha Vidyaratne, the Badulla District candidate representing the National People's Force, has alleged that certain parties possess vast amounts...
Sajith Premadasa Calls for a New IMF Agreement to Ease Tax Burden and Ensure Economic Stability
The leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Mr. Sajith Premadasa, has urged the government to negotiate a new agreement...
Investigation Launched into Scrap Iron Fraud Causing Significant Losses to Government
A complaint was lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department yesterday (16) concerning a scrap iron fraud operation that violates export...
Three Former Presidents Unite at 45th National Conference of Chartered Accountants in Colombo
The 45th National Conference of Chartered Accountants took place yesterday (16th) afternoon in Colombo, featuring a distinguished panel of three...