Government to check cost overruns in mega projects
By Chathuri Dissanayake The Government has decided to set up a special Cost Estimate Review Committee, in a bid to…
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New regulations for microfinance: Mangala
New regulations to be published on 22 June Govt. to absorb interest of microfinance loans below Rs. 150, 000 as relief…
Minister Mangala Samaraweera appointed as Vice Chairman of UNP
Minister of Finance and Mass Media Mangala Samaraweera has been appointed as the Vice Chairman of the United National party,…
Govt. goes for $ 1 b, 8-year syndicated loan from China Dev. Bank
Officials cite effective rate of return at around 5.3% as good offer; loan includes 3-year grace period Fresh deal comes hot on heels…
Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister plans to reduce VAT to 12.5% by 2020
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Finance and Mass Media, Mangala Samaraweera says that he expects to reduce the 15% Value-Added Tax…
Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister invites former president for a debate on debt burden
Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera yesterday extended an invitation to former president Mahinda Rajapaksa to a television debate on…
Milestone marks from Mangala
After completing year as Finance Minister insists sound macroeconomic fundamentals exist for stronger growth Higher tax revenue, investments, FDIs, export earnings, lower…
Sri Lanka’s debt crisis will worsen next year, Finance Minister warns
Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera said after Independence in 1948, the highest amount of foreign debt has to be…
Shouldn’t forget Maithri’s commitment – Mangala
Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera says that no one should forget the commitments made by President Maithripala Sirisena risking his life…
New heads appointed to Sri Lanka’s state media
The Minister of Finance and Mass Media Mangala Samaraweera has appointed new heads to lead the state media institutions effective…