Sri Lanka hikes tax rates to boost government revenues
Sri Lanka’s cash-strapped government has announced a taxation overhaul to boost revenue amid the country’s crippling economic crisis, hiking value…
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Malaysian-born investor buys control of Ramboda Falls for Rs. 279 m
A high-net-worth Malaysian investor yesterday picked up a controlling 52% stake in Ramboda Falls PLC for Rs. 279 million giving…
Dengue alert for Western Province
There is an increase of dengue cases with the South-West Monsoonal rains, Disaster Management Centre (DMC) Director General, Major General…
COPE recommends purchase of medicines with funds from Indian credit line, other sources
COPE Chairman Charitha Herath directed officials of the State Pharmaceutical Corporation to take action to resolve the drug shortage in…
Today’s CBSL official rates
The rupee has remained steady against the US Dollar over the last four days, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka…
Education Ministry orders probe on conduct of O/L Exam in leaking classroom
The Education Ministry has called for an inquiry to be conducted into students sitting for the GCE Ordinary Level Examination…
‘Palm oil industry could positively impact economy’
Sri Lanka’s palm oil industry is a relatively small one, but it is in a position to have a larger…
Lankan Muslims forgo Hajj pilgrimage to save forex for the country
Over 1,500 Muslims who were planning to make the Hajj pilgrimage this year have decided to skip in a bid…
Govt. to present Rs. 695 b Supplementary Budget soon
The Cabinet of Ministers at its meeting on Monday has approved to present an Rs. 695 billion Supplementary Budget to…
Agriculture Minister urges farmers to put their hands to the plough
Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera yesterday urged all farmers to go to the fields at least by June 10 and contribute…