Sri Lanka aims for ‘transformative acceleration’ in post-crisis growth
Central Bank Governor says focus this year will be on achieving a “transformative acceleration” in growth trajectory
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Supreme Court temporarily relocates to MCC building
The Supreme Court will be temporarily relocated to the new MCC Building situated on Adhikarana Mawatha in Colombo 12 from January 15, 2025, due to the refurbishment of the Superior Courts Complex building.
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Emirates on track to become world’s 1st Autism Certified Airline
Emirates, one of the two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), announced it is all set to officially become the world’s first ‘Autism Certified Airline’.
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Cabinet extends tax incentives to boost air traffic at key airports
The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved an extension of tax concessions for airlines operating into three key airports — Jaffna International Airport, Colombo International Airport (Ratmalana), and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.
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TRCSL urges public to buy phones with registered IMEI numbers
While implementing the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) Registration System, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) is urging the public to purchase only mobile phones with IMEI numbers registered with the Commission.
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Govt to stop Foreigners on tourist Visas doing business in Sri Lanka
The government will formulate a mechanism to stop foreigners who engage in business activities while on tourist visas, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said.
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New regulations proposed for ‘Undial’ and ‘Hawala’ systems
The Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, MP Dr. Harsha de Silva stated that both the Undial system and the Hawala system are not illegal in Sri Lanka. He made this statement while presenting several proposals in Parliament yesterday (08).
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Central bank to focus on stronger economic crisis recovery in 2025
Sri Lanka will focus on stronger recovery this year after the island nation posted real GDP growth of 5% in 2024, the highest in seven years, its central bank chief said on Wednesday, hoping to accelerate a rebound from its worst financial crisis in decades.
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Govt launches strategic initiative for commercialization of R&D
Sri Lanka is set enhance its position in the global market through a robust new product development strategy, which will also create new market opportunities, President Anura Kumara Disanayake emphasized.
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