Ranil moots write-off of paddy farmer loans; free State land to people
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday suggested to Parliament that all paddy farmer loans must be written off in their entirety…
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Hard time in next three weeks – PM
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in a special statement to Parliament yesterday cautioned that the next three weeks will be a…
“Aeroflot issue may impact on SL”
The commercial court decision to suspend an Aeroflot flight from leaving Colombo airport will bring in major negative implications to…
PM to submit Rs.695 Bn Supplementary Estimate to House today
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will submit the Supplementary Estimate to Parliament for the provision of Rs.695 billion under the “Budget…
Govt. to consider re-imposing MRP on essential items
Trade Minister Nalin Fernando yesterday hinted at re-imposing the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) for certain essential items, given the arbitrary…
CBSL says current credible exchange rate regime has made positive impact
The Central Bank said yesterday that the current exchange rate regime has made a positive impact thus far and listed…
President vows to finish term, won’t run for re-election
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa vowed to finish the remaining two years in his term despite months long street protests calling for…
Eran says new tax policies must be complemented with expenditure rationalisation to ensure social protection
Main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian and former State Minister of Finance Eran Wickramaratne yesterday said that new tax…
Rice stocks only sufficient for two weeks: Anuradhapura Mill Owners
The worsening multiple economic crises have forced over 900 mills to shut, whilst also warning that rice can only be…
Sri Lanka must win Japan’s confidence now – PM
Sri Lanka needs to win back the confidence of Japan, as the country is hurt by our recent actions, Prime…