Sri Lanka to establish Gambling Regulatory Authority
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has given the go ahead to proceed with the drafting of a bill related to the establishment of a Gambling Regulatory Authority.
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UN urges Sri Lanka to lift restrictions on NGOs
The UN has urged Sri Lanka to lift restrictions imposed on non-governmental organisations, including women’s organisations.
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Government to settle SriLankan Airlines cases filed in foreign courts
The Government is looking to settle cases filed against SriLankan Airlines in foreign courts, a Deputy Minister said on Tuesday.
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First Shipment of Personal Use Vehicles Arrives in Colombo after Five Years
After five years, a shipment of motor vehicles imported for personal use arrived at the Colombo port today.This shipment was made possible following the government’s decision to ease import restrictions.
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Freelancers earning foreign income liable to pay 15% Tax
Freelancers and individuals in Sri Lanka who earn foreign exchange by providing services to external clients will be subject to a 15% services export tax, according to a tax expert.
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Sri Lanka not informed by USAID on project cancellation
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CNL Reporter
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February 25, 2025
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Political
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Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka has not been informed in writing by USAID about cancelling projects with the government, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Harshana Suriyapperuma said.
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EU grants EUR1.3mn to build crisis preparedness in Sri Lanka, Maldives
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CNL Reporter
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February 25, 2025
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News
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Maldives, Sri Lanka
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A 1.3 million euro project, funded by the European Union, aims to bolster crisis preparedness within communities across selected Sri Lankan districts and Maldivian islands.
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Access Logistics Pvt Ltd signs PPA with Sri Lanka power utility CEB
Access Logistics Park Ekala (Pvt) Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of Access Engineering PLC, has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), the company said.
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SL consumer goods market competition intensifies amidst inflation targeting
Sri Lanka is seeing new entrants and products in several markets with the central bank helping drive down costs with currency stability, a top player in fast moving consumer goods, stationery and healthcare.
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SriLankan Airlines pays USD 900,000 monthly for unused aircraft
Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma disclosed in Parliament today (25) that SriLankan Airlines has been paying USD 900,000 per month in installments for three aircraft that remains unutilised for several years.
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