The Ministry of Finance and Mass Media has decided to postpone the implementation of the budget proposal on introduction of emission standards and safety measures
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RANIL ASKED JAPAN TO STOP ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE FOR SRI LANKA
Wikileaks has reported that Ranil Wickremesinghe then Leader of the Opposition, asked the Japanese Special Envoy to halt economic assistance for Sri Lanka. At the
Sirisena to run again if Constitution remains unchanged: SLFP
By Himal Kotelawala The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) yesterday asserted that in the event the Constitution and the executive presidency remains unchanged, President Maithripala
Cabinet chaos!
President unleashes emotional outburst against UNP MPs, catches Cabinet off-guard “I am not an ungrateful man,” President tells Cabinet before walking off PM and others coax
Bond Commission report and PRECIFAC report to parliament today
The final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) into the Bond Issuance of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and the report of
Supreme Court decides President’s term is five years Presidential Election Next Year President’s term ends in December 2019
The Supreme Court has informed President Maithripala Sirisena that his term of office is for five years. This is a sequel to President Sirisena’s query
Young Chinese billionaire invests in SupremeSAT
Cai Xiaoru, Forbes listed young billionaire of mainland China, has signed the partnership agreement and committed to invest $ 30 million into SriLankan satellite company
New UAE work visa rule
By Leon Berenger Sri Lankans leaving the country for work in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will now be required to obtain a Police Clearance
President wants easy liquor Gazettes withdrawn
Says more revelations will be made and many more corrupt politicians will be exposed President Maithripala Sirisena said yesterday he had instructed the Prime Minister and the
IMF says economy normalising but reforms essential
Recommends fiscal consolidation and tightening monetary policy 2018 growth predicted at 4.6% below CB projections Further delays in SOE reform, bad weather and debt major risks