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A cross section of the Government legislators expressed their optimistic view of Budget 2017, as people-friendly and development oriented. They said, the budget has mainly focused on economic development rather than giving priority for populist policies for narrow political gain. However, the Joint Opposition (JO) members have castigated the Government for loading more...
With the conclusion of the much awaited second reading of the Appropriation Bill for 2017, the general public and stakeholders have had much to say regarding the various proposals made by the Minister of Finance Ravi Karunanayake, during his three hour long speech on Thursday. Whether on social media or among each other, people have shown a keen interest in the budget...
Economists and think tanks, while commending the 2017 Budget for focusing on accelerating investments and promoting exports to boost economic growth in the ensuing years, stressed the need to improve the policy environment and business confidence.
Professor in Economics, Department of Economics, University of Colombo, Sirimal Abeyratne said, the budget should reflect the...
The removal proposed in the government’s 2017 budget of tax exemptions on investments in listed securities and dividends by Unit Trusts, from which the corporate sector has been making big gains, could affect volumes on the Colombo Stock Exchange, according to President of the Colombo Stock Brokers' Association (CSBA), Ravi Abeysuriya.
“The corporate sector has been...
The Central Bank bond scam which went viral during the past few weeks took a new turn when President Maithripala Sirisena assured the country that the disputed issue would be referred for judicial investigation as it needs to be beyond politics. Cabinet Spokesman and Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne said, the Cabinet has unanimously decided to stand by the Prime...
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The two-and-a-half-year-old boy, abducted in Gampola on Wednesday, was found by the Police yesterday morning in the Karadiyanaru...
The detection of another 31 kilograms of high end drug cocaine with a market value of nearly Rs.450 M concealed in a sugar...
The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) expresses views on the Budget Proposals for 2017 related to exports.
The...
It was a voice that I had never heard before, but one that belonged to a man who has been a political associate and a staunch...
The need to amend the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act 1951 (MMDA) was met with resistance, when several parties questioned the...
All time maestro, Pandith Amaradeva was born on December 5, 1927, in Moratuwa as Wannakuwatta Waduge Don Albert Perera. He showed...
The Sri Lankan government will get a formal indication of where its GSP plus application process is heading, from the EU...
The Ambassador of the European Union (EU), Tung-Lai Margue, members of the European Parliament, with the Director and...
When the children come and leave their parents they promise to return or make a monthly contribution. Most of the time I tell...
The new government has transformed the land policy to be investor and development friendly to accelerate economic growth and...
The GCE O/L Examination will no longer be a strictly “pass or fail” exam which decides on the students’ higher educational...
Following the revision of 48 essential drugs, many private pharmacies have begun turning away customers saying, certain commonly...
Minister of Megapolis and Western Development, Patali Champika Ranawaka in June urged the need for special courts to be...
Sri Lanka´s public health services have lately switched their focus from battling communicable diseases to scaling down health...
“Who will guard the guards”, who will monitor the behaviour of media, especially, social media that have spread rapidly in Sri...
Researchers working at the holy site in Jerusalem have exposed the original rock tomb for the first time since at least 1555....
Amid the uproar, protests and heated arguments that erupted between the Government and Joint Opposition (JO) legislators, the...
The Value Added Tax (VAT) which received a lot of criticism from the Joint Opposition and certain sections of society came into...
About 170 years from now, women worldwide will earn as much as men and account for half the world’s bosses.
That’s how long it...
After a week of fierce protesting, the Negombo fishermen had a relatively calm week, coming to an agreement with the government,...
Debt worldwide has grown to unprecedentedly high levels and has to be brought down to prevent another financial crisis.
This was...
One could be self-absorbed to a degree that the mere image of oneself could lead one to tragic consequences – that is the lesson...
The resignation of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Director General Dilrukshi Dias...
After breaking down three times during the last 10 months and plunging the country into pitch darkness twice, citizens, engineers...
We do so many things within our power to secure our tomorrow. Buy insurance, maintain savings, procure land, build houses,...
Fishermen took to the streets throughout this week, protesting against Government’s decision to allow dredging of sand in the...
Joint Opposition (JO) front liners boast that their recent political rally at Ratnapura was a total success, to realize their...
In the aftermath of the mysterious death of national rugby player Wasim Thajudeen and the controversy surrounding his body parts...
It has taken a long time coming. But the promise to reduce the price of medicinal drugs while ensuring their quality, finally...