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The Committee on Public Finances approves the proposal to increase excise duty

Justify the steps taken to increase excise duty on cigarettes – Committee Chair instructs officials. Simplify obtaining relevant insurance claims through third-party insurance - Committee Chair instructs officials. The proposal submitted by the Ministry of Finance to increase the Excise...

PM announces major education reforms set for 2026

Prime Minister and Minister of Education Harini Amarasuriya stated that the new education reforms are set to be implemented in 2026, with preparations for the initiative beginning in 2025. Accordingly, speaking at a recent meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee...
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Eran to be nominated for CMC by SJB

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is reportedly considering nominating former Parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne for the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) in the upcoming 2025 Local Government Election. Accordingly, former MP Hirunika Premachandra revealed this during a media briefing on 10 March....

NEDA’s Initiative to Bridge Research and Entrepreneurship development in Sri Lanka

Mr. Lakshman Abeysekera, the esteemed President/Director General of the National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA). Micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) are crucial drivers of economic growth, serving as the backbone of Sri Lanka's economy. These enterprises play a pivotal role...

Sri Lanka to host International Twin Congress in August

Sri Lanka is set to take the global stage in twin research and medical advancements as it prepares to host the Joint 8th World Congress on Twin Pregnancy and the 20th Congress of the International Society of Twin Studies (ISTS)...

Sri Lanka 2030 and Beyond: COYLE unveils vision for growth and entrepreneurial excellence

The Sri Lanka 2030 and Beyond Economic Summit and Entrepreneurial Awards, held on 5 March at Shangri-La Colombo, was a landmark event celebrating the resilience, innovation and ambition of Sri Lanka’s entrepreneurial community.  Organised by the Chamber of Lankan Entrepreneurs...

President meets Members of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Task Force

A meeting between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and members of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Task Force was held today (07) at the Presidential Secretariat. During the discussion, an in-depth review was conducted on the current progress of the ‘Clean Sri...

Empowering Entrepreneurship: The Role of NEDA in Strengthening Sri Lanka’s Economy

As entrepreneurship gains increasing attention in today’s economic landscape, we had the opportunity to interview Mr. Dhanuka Liyanagamage, Director of the National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA). With over 18 years of experience in investments and finance, Mr. Dhanuka Liyanagamage has...

Why I Started Using Turmeric?

I wanted to write about turmeric after regularly using turmeric for years and reaping some great benefits. While growing up, the use of turmeric was imperative for many occasions in my family. Though the applications and uses of turmeric are...

President Meets Officials of the Ministry of Education

A discussion between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and officials from the Ministry of Education took place today (06) at the Presidential Secretariat. The discussion focused on the budgetary allocations for education under the 2025 Budget proposals and the progress of...
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