CEB Chairman rules out further electricity subsidies for low-income users
Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Chairman Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya recently said that further reductions in electricity bills for low-income electricity users are not feasible, citing the existing 80% subsidy already provided to this group.
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BOC partners Sri Lanka Post to revolutionise banking access
The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) and Sri Lanka Post have entered a ground-breaking partnership to reshape the accessibility of banking services across Sri Lanka.
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‘Clean Sri Lanka’ fund gets underway with task force
The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved establishing ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ fund and appointment of a Presidential Task Force for its management.
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New Government says Gotabaya not root cause for economic crisis
The Government says former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is not the root cause for the economic crisis in Sri Lanka.
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Luxury vehicles in Government institutions to be disposed
The Sri Lankan Government has decided to get rid of certain luxury vehicles used by Government institutions.
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Sri Lanka to introduce legislation to recover stolen assets
The Sri Lankan Government is to introduce three Bills to Parliament in an attempt to recover stolen assets, Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara said.
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Millers agree to supply rice at controlled price to market
Rice millers have agreed to supply 200,000 kilograms of rice daily to the market through the ‘Lanka Sathosa’, at a controlled price effective from today (04),
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Deadline extended for filing income tax returns
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has extended the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns for the Year of Assessment 2023/2024, offering relief to taxpayers and approved accountants affected by recent severe weather events.
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Fraudulent Vehicle Imports incur a loss Rs. 3 Billion in tax revenue
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UK-Sri Lanka Trade Mission Boosts Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs
The UK-Sri Lanka Trade Mission, held from December 2-6 under the UK-funded SheTrades Commonwealth+ Program, is strengthening economic ties between the two nations while spotlighting women-led businesses.
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