For the first time in history, Sri Lanka Customs has achieved record revenue of Rs.1, 000 billion (Rs. 01trillion) during the first eight months of this year, thanks to the opportunity given to the administrative authority and officials to operate independently without external interference. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has set a revenue target of Rs.1, 534 billion for 2024. …
Continue ReadingFor the first time in history, Sri Lanka Customs has achieved record revenue of Rs.1, 000 billion (Rs. 01trillion) during the first eight months of this year, thanks to the opportunity given to the administrative authority and officials to operate independently without external interference. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has set a revenue target of Rs.1, 534 billion for 2024. …
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has launched a two-month amnesty scheme starting from 01 September 2024. This initiative provides an opportunity for individuals to correct their visa status or return to their home countries without incurring fines or facing entry bans. In support of this amnesty, the Consulate General in Dubai has arranged special consular services for Sri Lankans …
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The Finance Ministry of Sri Lanka has issued a statement addressing recent misconceptions regarding the country’s debt restructuring process and its engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The statement, titled “Clarifications on Debt Restructuring and the Debt Sustainability Analysis,” emphasizes that any country has the right to challenge the IMF’s Debt Sustainability Assessment if it disagrees with the findings. …
Continue ReadingThe Finance Ministry of Sri Lanka has issued a statement addressing recent misconceptions regarding the country’s debt restructuring process and its engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The statement, titled “Clarifications on Debt Restructuring and the Debt Sustainability Analysis,” emphasizes that any country has the right to challenge the IMF’s Debt Sustainability Assessment if it disagrees with the findings. …
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There was disagreement on social media recently after a story was published about an aged care provider creating “fake-away” burgers that mimicked those from a fast-food chain, to a resident living with dementia. The man had such strict food preferences he was refusing to eat anything at meals except a burger from the franchise. This dementia symptom risks malnutrition and …
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A fire in a school dormitory in central Kenya killed 17 students and seriously burned 13 others, police said Friday. There are fears that the death toll may rise, police said. There was no initial word on the ages of the students. The cause of the fire at Hillside Endarasha Primary in Nyeri county was being investigated, police spokesperson Resila …
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Sri Lanka recalled star batter Kusal Mendis to their playing eleven for the third Test match against England starting on Friday, September 6. After losing the second match and the series, the Sri Lankan management made two changes to their team for the third and final match of the series at The Oval. Kusal Mendis replaced Nishan Madushka while the pacer Vishwa …
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Earlier, a news agency had requested the Delhi High Court court to order Wikipedia to remove the controversial edits and also sought Rs 2 crore in damages. The Delhi High Court on Thursday camed own heavily on Wikipedia and issued a contempt of court notice. Notably, the contempt of court notice was issued for non-compliance with a previous order. While …
Continue ReadingFour state ministers have been dismissed from their positions effective immediately. The ministers affected are State Minister for Ports and Aviation Premalal Jayasekara, State Minister for Power and Energy Indika Anuruddha, State Minister for Agriculture Mohon Priyadarshana de Silva State Minister for Highways Siripala Gamlath. This decision was made under the authority granted to the President by Article 47(3) (a) …
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