CCC hails 2025 Budget’s ‘bold proposals ‘avoiding ad-hoc tax measures
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has welcomed the “bold proposals” in the 2025 Budget, which it says align with its recommendations, Sri Lanka Economic Summit discussions, and Vision 2030 goals.
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Sri Lanka Army clarifies passport retention policy for personnel
The Sri Lanka Army has issued a statement clarifying the retention of passports belonging to Army personnel following various interpretations circulating regarding an administrative order issued by Army Headquarters on February 16.
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Don’t let school children be exposed to sun
Do not send school children out in the sun as they should not be exposed to hot weather conditions prevailing today, Secretary Ministry of Education Nalaka Kaluwewa said yesterday.
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At least 18 killed in New Delhi station crush
A crush at New Delhi Railway Station has left at least 18 people dead and a further 10 injured.
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Pakistan blast kills 11 people near mine, officials say
A bomb targeting a vehicle carrying coal miners in southwestern Pakistan killed at least 11 people and wounded six others, local officials said on Friday.
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Ella Rock forest fire controlled, motorists caution
The forest fire that broke out in the Ella Rock mountain range, a highly sensitive area within the Ravana Ella forest reserve, has now been brought under control, according to the Assistant Director of the Badulla District Disaster Management Center, A. L. M. Udaya Kumara.
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Sri Lanka PickMe usage surges in December quarter
Profits at Sri Lanka’s Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka Plc grew 38 percent to 292 million rupees in the December 2024 quarter as revenues surged amid higher usage, interim accounts showed.
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IMF Executive Director reminds Sri Lanka of tax management
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Director Dr. Krishnamoorthy Subramanian yesterday called on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office in Colombo.
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17 Police officers discharged from service for drug use
Sri Lanka Police have terminated the services of 17 officers in the past four months for consuming illegal drugs, including heroin and synthetic substances like ICE.
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Power cuts till Friday
– Team of engineers race against time to repair broken Norochcholai Power plant – Power cut timings may reduce once repairs progress – Urgent meetings since Sunday amongst government, experts and engineers to prevent further islandwide blackouts – Dead body of monkey found at Panadura Power Station
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