Sri Lanka is witnessing a positive transformation of electoral politics in relation to its long standing ethnic conflict that commenced with the economic collapse of 2022. The notion that the country required a “system change” was promoted by the student-led protest movement that publicly eschewed racism and upheld the rights of equal citizenship in their slogans. In a manner inconceivable …
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Sri Lanka Women had it easy making light of the West Indies Women handing out a 6-wicket thrashing with 95 balls to spare in their first ODI played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota yesterday. The West Indies Women, put into bat, totaled 195 in 47.1 overs coming a cropper against the twosome of Sugandika Kumari and …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that pilgrims to Madhu will be provided with all necessary facilities to engage in their pilgrimage activities without any hindrance. Addressing the Mannar District Development Committee meeting held today (16) at the Mannar District Secretariat, he emphasized that it is unfair to arrest and fine pilgrims on their way to sacred sites like Madhu Church and …
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State Minister for Provincial Councils, Local Government, and Environment, Janaka Wakkambura emphasized President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s directive not to repeal any environmental protection laws under any circumstances. He also announced plans to update the current Environment Act and introduce it alongside the Climate Change Act as a new Bill to Parliament. State Minister Wakkambura made these remarks during a press conference …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with Most Rev. Dr. Fidelis Lionel Emmanuel Fernando, the Bishop of Mannar, Diocese of Mannar at the Mannar Bishops House today (16). The bishop of Mannar commended President Ranil Wickremesinghe for his economic reform efforts aimed at rescuing the country from its financial crisis. During their meeting, they also discussed future development plans for the Mannar …
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A 10-Day Yoga Mahotsav celebrating the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) was launched today at Colombo National Museum. The event was celebrated under this year’s IDY theme ‘Yoga for Women Empowerment’ with over 200 students participating from different schools in Colombo. Yoga Mahotsav 2024 is being organised by Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), the cultural arm of High Commission of India, …
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High Commissioner of India H.E. Santosh Jha hosted a reception for the awardees of the 39th Board of Directors meeting of the India – Sri Lanka Foundation on 13 June 2024 at India House, Colombo. The event was graced by the board members, philanthropic and business organizations, media fraternity and officials from the High Commission. The 39th Board of Directors meeting was …
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vacant properties by 2025 IMF, in its latest report on Sri Lanka has proposed an imputed rental income tax from owner-occupied and vacant residential property to be introduced by April 1, 2025, with an exemption threshold and a graduated tax rate schedule. The Asset Recovery Bill, after much-needed public consultation, should be enacted by November 2024. The report says the …
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Secretary, Foreign Affairs, Aruni Wijewardana will lead Sri Lanka’s delegation to the 13th round of Diplomatic Consultations with the People’s Republic of China to be held on 17 June 2024 in Beijing. She will co-chair the Consultations with the vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Sun Weidong. The discussions are expected to review progress in the …
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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka hosted the 45th SAARCFINANCE Governors’ Meeting and Symposiumduring 13-14 June 2024 in Colombo. The event was attended by the Governors, Finance Secretaries,and other delegates from the Central Banks and Ministries of Finance in the SAARC region. The SAARCFINANCE Governors’ Symposium, themed “Central Banking amid Multi-faceted GlobalEconomic Challenges,” was held on the first day of …
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