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Govt to present draft bill in Parliament to amend Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to publish the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act No. 11 of 2021 draft bill in the government gazette notification and present it to Parliament for approval.
The…
Cabinet approves amended Sri Lanka–Luxembourg double taxation agreement
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to sign the protocol amending the Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion between the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Government of…
CID summoning Editor of ‘Aruna’ newspaper a warning to all journalists – Namal
Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa stated that the summoning of the Editor-in-Chief of the Aruna newspaper, Mahinda Ileperuma, to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is an act of suppression and a warning directed at all journalists.…
Pahala Kadugannawa Landslide: NBRO submits report, road could reopen after recommendations
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has submitted a report containing recommendations on immediate measures and long-term solutions for the site following the landslide in Pahala Kadugannawa to the Kegalle District Secretary,…
Flood warnings issued for several areas due to heavy rainfall
The Irrigation Department has warned that there is a substantial risk of flash flooding in several areas owing to the prevailing heavy rainfall across the country.
Issuing a statement, the department has stated that due to the low…
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe departs for India
Former President and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe left for Chennai, India, this morning (21) from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, airport officials confirmed.
He was accompanied by his wife, Prof. Maithree…
SriLankan Airlines and govt reach agreement in principle with bondholders on bond restructuring
SriLankan Airlines and the Government of Sri Lanka have reached an agreement in principle with major bondholders on the restructuring of USD 175 million in Guaranteed Bonds due June 2024, subject to the approval by the Cabinet, IMF, and the…
SJB suspends membership of ex-Pannala PS member arrested over narcotics seizure
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has suspended the party membership of the former SJB member of the Pannala Pradeshiya Sabha, who was arrested in connection with the seizure of the narcotics haul from a fishing vessel off the southern coast…
FM invites Indian filmmakers to explore opportunities in Sri Lanka
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath invited Indian investors and filmmakers to consider Sri Lanka as a prime destination for film production, events, and hospitality ventures.
The Foreign Minister…
Deputy Defence Minister claims US–Sri Lanka defense agreement has been tabled in Parliament
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) today (20) stated that the defence agreement signed between Sri Lanka and the United States will be tabled in Parliament for the second time.
The Deputy Minister made…