Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index (Manufacturing and Services) – July 2024

Purchasing Managers’ Indices indicate expansions in both Manufacturing and Services activities in July 2024. Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 59.5 in July 2024, indicating a continuous expansion in manufacturing activities. All sub-indices contributed positively to this improvement. Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Services (PMI – Services) indicated a further …

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WHO declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has determined that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR). Dr Tedros’s declaration came on the advice of an IHR Emergency Committee of independent experts …

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Relief for Personal Income Tax Expected Soon, President Announces at University Lecturers’ Conference

In a landmark keynote address at the University Lecturers’ Conference held at the Water’s Edge Hotel yesterday evening (13), President Ranil Wickremesinghe revealed plans to provide relief for personal income tax in the near future. The President mentioned that two proposals, currently under review by the Treasury and the counter proposal by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are being considered …

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Air Force Commander’s Cup Rugby Showdown begins under the Banner of Sri Lanka Sports Fiesta 2024

The Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, is set to host the Sri Lanka Sports Fiesta 2024, powered by Dialog Axiata PLC, from August 16 to 18 at the Race Course Ground in Colombo. This grand event will showcase over 3,000 athletes competing across seven exhilarating team sports: cricket, rugby, football, volleyball, netball, …

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Starlink given license to operate in Sri Lanka

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has officially issued a Telecommunications Service Provider Licence to Starlink Lanka (Private) Limited under Section 17B of the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Act No. 25 of 1991, as amended. The development follows a recent meeting between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and world-renowned businessman Elon Musk in Indonesia. During the meeting, they discussed expediting the …

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Sri Lanka Launches Ambitious “30×30 – Conservation and Prosperity for Nature and People” Program

Chief of Staff to the President and Senior Advisor on National Security Sagala Ratnayaka emphasized Sri Lanka’s commitment to nature conservation and sustainable development. Speaking at the launch of the “Sri Lanka 30×30 – Conservation and Prosperity: for Nature and People” initiative recently at the Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo, he highlighted the nation’s dedication to ensuring a healthy planet for future …

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SJB Leads Among General Election Voters

The latest estimates from Institute for Health Policy’s (IHP) SLOTS MRP model show a decline in all adult voters’ support for NPP/JVP to 26% (-5 compared to the previous month) pushing SJB ahead in June. SJB leads with 38% (+1) support followed by NPP/JVP with SLPP at 16% (+2), UNP at 7% (+1) and ITAK at 3% (-1). The June …

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