Political and Social News
EU Election Observation Mission to Sri Lanka deploys 26 long-term observers
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Sri Lanka’s presidential election deployed 26 long-term observers (LTOs) to all nine provinces of Sri Lanka.
Man found guilty of murdering Sri Lankan woman in Australia
A Melbourne man who killed his wife with a knife and an axe has been found guilty of murder, with a Supreme Court jury rejecting his story that he was acting in self-defence.
NPP to increase government employees’ salary every six months: Anura Kumara
Claiming that the promise to increase government employees' salary by Rs. 25,000 is an utter lie, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today the National People's Power (NPP) will increase government servants' salary every six months propotionate to the cost of living.
President inaugurates first phase of Sobadhanavi natural gas power plant
In a significant move towards boosting Sri Lanka’s energy infrastructure, President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday inaugurated the first phase of the Sobadhanavi Combined Cycle Power Plant at Kerawalapitiya.
Govt and IMF reach agreement to amend PAYE tax-President
The Sri Lankan Government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached an agreement to amend the pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) tax, says President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Government . plans to empower 21,000+ industries
The Sri Lankan Government is set to implement strategic plans aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of over 21,000 small and medium-scale industries across the country.
CEAT unveils another radial masterpiece
CEAT Kelani Holdings has reinforced its status as a big-league player in the tyre industry with the launch of a new radial segment for high-end SUVs battling Sri Lanka’s roads and tracks.
Passport issuance limited; apply only for urgent needs – Immigration Dept
The Controller General of Immigration and Emigration says that the issuance of passports will be limited due to the limited availability of blank passports.
IMF stresses the need of new Central Government taxes
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has insisted meeting the commitments made under the current Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program with Sri Lanka will require new central Government taxes.
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