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IMF refutes reports on its advice to digital service tax in Sri Lanka
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it has not discussed any plans for a digital services tax with the Sri Lankan authorities in the current program.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the global lender further clarified that it…
Govt to relax import restrictions on 300 more items
The government has decided to ease the import restrictions that are in place on 300 more items next week, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said in a tweet posted earlier today.
The announcement comes a month after the…
‘Growing trend’ of MPs exploiting parliamentary privileges deeply concerning – BASL
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) says there is a “growing trend” of Members of Parliament exploiting parliamentary privileges.
In a press release issued in light of the recent trend of pressure being exerted over the judiciary,…
President deplores burning of Quran in Sweden, urges West to respect Global South’s values
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has deplored the burning of the Holy Quran outside a mosque in Sweden amidst Eid al-Adha celebrations two weeks ago, deeming it “a violation of the freedom of worship”.
On June 28, an Iraqi named Salwan…
India seeks ‘positive transformation’ in bilateral ties during SL president’s upcoming visit
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s upcoming visit to New Delhi is expected to be “a point of positive transformation” in the relations between the two countries, Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Tuesday (July 11).…
French naval ship ‘Lorraine’ arrives in Colombo Port
The French naval ship ‘Lorraine’ arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (11 July), and was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval tradition.
The 142.20m-long ship is an Air-Defence Multipurpose…
Indian Foreign Secretary calls on Sri Lankan President
India’s Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra called on Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Tuesday (July 11).
The meeting took place at the Ministry of Defence.
New UN Resident Coordinator appointed for Sri Lanka
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Mr. Marc-André Franche of Canada as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, with the approval of island nation’s government.
Accordingly, he has assumed…
Sri Lanka to focus on energy, port projects with India during presidential visit
Sri Lanka is likely to discuss energy, power and port projects during a presidential visit to New Delhi next week, the foreign minister said on Monday, as India tries to push forward stalled initiatives with its crisis-hit neighbour.…
Sri Lanka greenlights passenger and cargo transport services to India via KKS Port
A new project to launch transport services, for both passengers and cargo, to India via the Kankesanthurai (KKS) Port was recently approved by the Government of Sri Lanka.
Speaking in this regard at a media briefing on Monday (10 July),…