Schools to be hand over to Grama Niladharis today for election preparations
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CNL Reporter
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November 12, 2024
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All schools are to be handed over to the respective Grama Niladhari officers today (12) after classes end, in preparation for the parliamentary elections scheduled for Thursday (November 14), the Education Ministry said.
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Sri Lanka targets US $ 8 billion in apparel exports next year
Policy consistency is key to achieving US $ 8 billion in apparel exports next year, up from an estimated US $ 5 billion in 2024, according to the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF).
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SriLankan Airlines recorded a Rs. 12.9 billion net loss in Q1 FY25,
SriLankan Airlines reported a Rs. 12.9 billion net loss in the first quarter of the 2024/25 financial year due to ongoing cash flow challenges driven by legacy operational issues and financial costs from past debt, as stated by the Finance Ministry.
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70,000 police men deployed to strengthen election security countrywide
Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa announced that approximately 64,000 police officers will be deployed from today (12) to ensure security during the general election across all constituencies.
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Government focuses on the financial difficulties faced by SMEs.
A special meeting was held Yesterday (11) at the Presidential Secretariat to address relief measures for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) facing financial challenges.
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Court orders to expedite tax probes on Piumi Hansamali and Aura Lanka chairman
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CNL Reporter
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November 12, 2024
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Colombo Additional Magistrate Bandara Ilangasinghe has ordered the Inland Revenue Department yesterday (11) to expedite its investigations into actress Piumi Hansamali and Aura Lanka Chairman Viranjith Thambugala.
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Sri Lanka requests U.S. to remove security alert on Arugam Bay
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CNL Reporter
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November 12, 2024
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The Foreign Affairs Ministry has requested the U.S. Embassy to remove the security alert issued earlier asking its nationals to avoid the Arugam Bay area until further notice, a spokesperson said yesterday.
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Indian Navy’s submarine INS Vela, arrived Colombo on a three-day visit
Indian Navy’s submarine INS Vela, arrived Colombo yesterday on a three-day visit. The submarine was accorded a ceremonial welcome by the Officer of the guard and band of Sri Lanka Navy.
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‘Tax Conundrum, Democracy, and Rule of Law’ take centre stage at CA Sri Lanka’s 26th Annual Tax Oration
The 26th Annual Tax Oration, organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka),
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Sri Lanka footwear industry threatened by illegal imports
The Sri Lankan footwear industry is facing severe challenges due to a surge in low-cost, illegally imported shoes that avoid taxes, according to industry sources.This influx threatens local manufacturers, despite their capability to meet the entire domestic demand.
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