Committee report on privileges of MPs and ex-Presidents presented to President
The report of the committee which was appointed to review the allowances, perks and privileges provided to Members of Parliament, Ministers and former Presidents has been handed over to President Anura Kumara Dissanayke.
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Hambantota Port gets a USD 41 million state-of-the-art crane
The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) announced a significant investment of US dollars 41 million in state-of-the-art crane technology, set to be fully operational by January 2025.
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Sri Lanka to defer imputed rental tax rejecting IMF condition
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CNL Reporter
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December 2, 2024
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Political
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A controversial imputed tax on housing promoted by the International Monetary Fund, with rents on second houses already taxed will be deferred, a senior advisor to Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said.
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Murdu Fernando sworn in as new Chief Justice
Supreme Court Judge, Justice Murdu Fernando took oath as Sri Lanka’s new Chief Justice this morning (02) before President Anura Dissanayake.
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Bureaucratic delay puts over 200 specialists at risk of retirement
A delay in issuing a crucial circular/Gazette has put over 200 specialist doctors in Sri Lanka at risk of premature retirement, threatening the country’s public health service
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MPs, Ministers refuse luxury vehicles due to low fuel efficiency: Speaker
Claiming that there is a large fleet of unused luxury vehicles, Speaker Dr. Shoka Ranwala said yesterday most MPs and Ministers refuse to use luxury vehicles due to their low fuel efficiency.
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Three suspects arrested for promoting banned LTTE activities via social media
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) arrested three individuals for disturbing public peace by promoting LTTE Mahaviru commemorations.
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Water cut in parts of Colombo
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced that the water supply to several areas in Colombo has been suspended until 6.00 a.m. tomorrow (Nov. 30).
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China’s Ambassador suggests to Maintain Independent Foreign Policy
China’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, emphasized the importance of Sri Lanka maintaining an independent foreign policy amidst external pressures, particularly as some parties exploit the island’s economic challenges.
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Why Muslims in India are opposing changes to a property law
A proposal to amend a decades-old law that governs properties worth millions of dollars donated by Indian Muslims over centuries has triggered protests in the country.
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