ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ultimate Guide: Everything you need to know

The ninth edition of the tournament features 10 teams battling it out in 23 matches across two venues in United Arab Emirates. Ahead of the tournament, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The Groups Group A: Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka Group B: Bangladesh, England, Scotland, South Africa, West Indies …

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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ultimate Guide: Everything you need to know

The ninth edition of the tournament features 10 teams battling it out in 23 matches across two venues in United Arab Emirates. Ahead of the tournament, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The Groups Group A: Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka Group B: Bangladesh, England, Scotland, South Africa, West Indies …

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Cristiano Ronaldo creates history with one billion social media followers

Cristiano Ronaldo just doesn’t seem to stop breaking records, whether on the field or off of it. The 39-year-old has reached 1 billion followers across all his social media platforms, just a month after launching his own YouTube channel, which garnered a record 10 million subscribers in a day. Ronaldo recently scored his record 900th career goal in Portugal’s 2-1 …

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Sri Lanka Lifts Import Restrictions on Motor Vehicles Effective October 1, 2024

In a significant move the government has announced the lifting of the temporary suspension on motor vehicle imports, effective October 1, 2024. This decision comes after over four years of stringent import restrictions that were initially imposed to safeguard the country’s foreign exchange reserves during the economic crisis. The import ban, introduced in March 2020, was aimed at curbing the …

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Sri Lanka Lifts Import Restrictions on Motor Vehicles Effective October 1, 2024

In a significant move the government has announced the lifting of the temporary suspension on motor vehicle imports, effective October 1, 2024. This decision comes after over four years of stringent import restrictions that were initially imposed to safeguard the country’s foreign exchange reserves during the economic crisis. The import ban, introduced in March 2020, was aimed at curbing the …

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Government Proposes Personal Income Tax Relief Amid Economic Recovery

As part of on-going efforts to support economic recovery and ease the burden on mid-level income earners, the government has announced proposed adjustments to the Personal Income Tax (PIT) structure. These changes are aimed at maintaining fiscal responsibility while providing relief to those most affected by recent tax reforms introduced in early 2023. The Cabinet Memorandum outlines a proposed amendment …

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Government Proposes Personal Income Tax Relief Amid Economic Recovery

As part of on-going efforts to support economic recovery and ease the burden on mid-level income earners, the government has announced proposed adjustments to the Personal Income Tax (PIT) structure. These changes are aimed at maintaining fiscal responsibility while providing relief to those most affected by recent tax reforms introduced in early 2023. The Cabinet Memorandum outlines a proposed amendment …

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Will Work With Government Selected By The People – IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Communications Department Director Julie Kozack said it is ready to move forward with programme discussions after the Presidential election is held and a new government is formed based on the choice of the people. Julie Kozack made these remarks while responding to a question whether it is possible to renegotiate or revisit the debt sustainability …

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Will Work With Government Selected By The People – IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Communications Department Director Julie Kozack said it is ready to move forward with programme discussions after the Presidential election is held and a new government is formed based on the choice of the people. Julie Kozack made these remarks while responding to a question whether it is possible to renegotiate or revisit the debt sustainability …

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Election Commission bars voters from carrying mobile phones into polling stations

Following the instructions of the Election Commission of India (ECI) in ensuring strict compliance on the poll day, the Election Department of Meghalaya in a notification on Tuesday has prohibited voters from carrying mobile phones inside the polling stations. Addressing a seminar organized by Sri Lanka Press Association themed ‘Media Role in Ensuring Free and Fair Presidential Election’, Commission’s Chairman …

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