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Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says showers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces...
Gazette appoints 18-member ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ task force
A Gazette notification has been issued appointing an 18-member Presidential Task Force, including...
IMF Executive Board Decision on Sri Lanka In Coming Months
The International Monetary Fund says that the the Executive Board meeting on Sri Lanka is expected...
TRCSL Informs Businesses To Obtain Relevant License
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka says a significant number of businesses...
Sri Lanka’s GDP Sees Promising Growth in Q3 2024
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country has shown a positive growth of 5.5% in the third...
RW hails AKD for going ahead with ETCA
Former president Ranil Wickremesinghe on Tuesday hailed the joint statement issued by India and Sri...

Sri Lanka Launches Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre with Indian Support

In a significant step towards enhancing maritime safety and coordination, Sri Lanka has launched a...

What’s Next for Sri Lanka in Debt Restructuring?

Sri Lanka is poised to sign a significant debt restructuring agreement with a group of creditor...

Landmark Judgment Under the Convention Against Torture Act: Sri Lankan Police Officers Sentenced

In a landmark judgment under the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading...

World Bank Approves $150 million to Improve Primary Healthcare Services in Sri Lanka

WASHINGTON, June 24, 2024— The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $150 million...

Gender Identities and Judicial Cannibalism

by Ajith Perakum Jayasinghe The term “judicial cannibalism” is more metaphorical than a...

IMF ‘Conditions’ for Sri Lanka’s Second Tranche of EFF: Addressing Popular Criticisms

The Sri Lankan government’s submission to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the 2024...

Boosting Female Labour Force Participation, Key for Sri Lanka to Progress

Key Statistics Female Labour Force Participation in Sri Lanka: 29.4% Male Labour Force Participation...

Significant Revenue Loss Due to Luxury Tax Exemptions and Concessions in Sri Lanka

Year Number of individuals granted CIF value (LKR) Applicable Luxury tax (LKR) Exemption (LKR) 2019...

COPA Criticises Unused Funds for Labour Department Digitalisation

The Parliamentary Committee on Government Accounts has emphasized the critical need for the Labour...

Sri Lanka: Major Tax Reforms Set to Boost Revenue, IMF Report Reveals

Sri Lanka is set to introduce a series of tax changes by next month aimed at increasing government...

Sri Lanka Core Group Statement at UN Human Rights Council 56: Addressing Impunity and Safeguarding Human Rights

At the 56th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Sri Lanka Core Group...