Faster rockets, more warheads: What North Korea could gain from new weapons development
If North Korea returns to long-range missile launches or other weapons tests in 2020, its military could make valuable technical…
Author: Faraz Shauketaly
Gayantha nominated as Chief Opposition Whip
United National Party (UNP) Parliamentary Group has nominated MP Gayantha Karunathilake as the Chief Opposition Whip in Parliament. Meanwhile, the…
Prof. Sampath Amarathunga appointed UGC Chairman
Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Professor Sampath Amarathunga has been appointed as the Chairman of the…
Nushad Perera appointed Chairman of Lanka Sathosa
Marketing professional Nushad Perera has been appointed as the Chairman of Lanka Sathosa, Sri Lanka’s largest state owned retail chain.…
Sri Lanka tea exports up in Nov 2019
Sri Lanka tea exports for November 2019 totalled 21.9 M/kgs, showing a marginal gain of 0.6 M/kgs vis-à-vis 21.3 M/kgs…
President wants public sector inefficiency to end during his term
The inefficiency in the state sector which has resulted in creating displeasure among the public towards every previous government should…
IRD issues circular to banks about new Withholding Tax structure
Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department has issued a new circular to banks and financial institutions detailing the new Withholding Tax…
Inland Revenue Dept. issues the list of VAT registration deactivated persons
Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department has published the complete list of persons & businesses whose taxable supply has never exceeded…
New inclusions & exclusions of MBSL MIDCAP Index 2020 announced
New inclusions and exclusions of the MBSL MIDCAP Index 2020 have been announced. Accordingly, HNB Assurance, Sanasa Development Bank, Union…
Australia fires: Angry residents berate PM Morrison in blaze-ravaged town
Australia’s PM Scott Morrison had to cut short a visit to a town ravaged by fire after angry locals heckled…