Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm and Port Development: to boost foreign exchange
News of the Day In line with the new government’s energy policy and plan, significant efforts are underway to generate substantial foreign exchange for the country through the development of the Trincomalee Oil Tank Complex.
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Govt. seeks to generate revenue from ministerial bungalows
The Government has decided that 50 “luxury” official residences set aside for cabinet ministers will be utilised for other purposes that will bring revenue to the state.
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Sri Lanka’s northern fishermen to hold talks with Tamil Nadu CM?
A discussion is reportedly scheduled between the fishermen representatives from Sri Lanka’s Northern Province and the Chief Minister of India’s Tamil Nadu M.K. Stalin.
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Stinking Beira Lake Joint cleaning project to kickoff today
The stinking odor and the garbage mounting problem of the Colombo’s tourism hotspot Beira Lake near the Gangaramaya Seema Malaka, which repulses hundreds of foreign and local tourists that visit every day to witness a mesmerizing sunset, has finally won attention of the authorities to kickoff with a cleaning project today.
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Customs introduces solution to accelerate container clearance
In response to ongoing delays at the Colombo Port, the Sri Lanka Customs has introduced a special programme aimed to accelerate container clearance.
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President arrives in Beijing
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived at the Beijing International Airport today (14) at 10:25 a.m. Beijing time, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
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Customs introduces solution to accelerate container clearance
In response to ongoing delays at the Colombo Port, the Sri Lanka Customs has introduced a special programme aimed to accelerate container clearance.
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Sri Lanka’s south coast crowned as winter’s hottest travel destination
In a dazzling spotlight on Sri Lanka’s allure, Vogue has names the island’s south coast as the must-visit destination this winter, capturing the hearts of wanderers with its unspoiled beaches, vibrant wildlife, tranquil tea estates and immersive cultural experiences.
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SriLankan Airlines set for revival with expanded fleet
After shelving plans to sell the debt-ridden national carrier, SriLankan Airlines, the Government has announced a five-year corporate plan to rejuvenate the airline.
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Government Eases pensioners’ WHT refunds
The government is to implement a mechanism for the refund of With Holding Tax (WHT) from retirees who do not come within the income tax ambit.The move comes amid the recent government decision to increase WHT on bank deposit interest to 10 per cent from 5 per cent as a measure to beef up revenue collection from the taxes.
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