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Sri Lanka among fastest growing tourism destinations for 2024
Sri Lanka has been acclaimed as one of the top five fastest-growing tourism destinations for the year 2024 by the travel guide 'Travel Off Path'.
The...
COPF approves increasing of VAT subjected to amendments
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the increase of the Value Added Tax (VAT) to 18 percent subjected to amendments, Committee Chairman...
Expressway Sub-Inspector fatally shot in apparent suicide
A Sub-Inspector attached to expressway duties died from a gunshot injury to the head, reportedly from his duty firearm at the Peliyagoda Interchange on...
Cyclone ’Michaung’ crosses Andhra Pradesh, getting weaker
The severe cyclonic storm 'Michaung' has crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast of India, and this system is gradually weakening, the Meteorology Department said.
The cyclone...
Agbo’s life in danger again
Residents of Thirappane claim that the wild elephant, popularly known as Agbo, has started roaming around their villages due to its habituation and this...
SLAF invests USD 36 Mn to acquire two new Y-12IV aircraft...
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) took delivery of two brand-new Harbin Y-12IV aircraft yesterday, marking a significant milestone in the modernization and expansion...
Government planning to enable women to head security forces: State Minister
State Minister of Defense Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said that the government is planning to enable women to head the Army, Navy and Air Force.
Making...
According to Customs, imports of Christmas decorations have taken the lead...
According to Sri Lanka Customs, the import of Christmas decorations and goodies has significantly increased since the relaxation of import restrictions in October. Senior...
Parliament to be prorogued in January? A move to get rid...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is reported to be mulling prorogation of Parliament by the middle of January, next year.
Once Parliament is prorogued, pending businesses before...
Doctors neglect work at prisons
It has come to light that doctors assigned to prison hospitals in Sri Lanka neglected their duties in 2022, working significantly fewer hours than...
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