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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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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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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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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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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The Central Bank (CB) last week unveiled an ambitious policy agenda: inflation stabilisation, a fostered economy, and financial stability for 2025 and beyond. The CB is envisaging a more forward-looking and data-driven approach to monetary policy formulation through enhancing the macroeconomic modelling setup and alternative frameworks.
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A groundbreaking milestone in South Asia’s tourism industry was achieved on January 10th with the grand opening of “Amba Yaalu”, the island nation’s first 100% female-staffed tourist hotel.
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The Secretary to the Ministry of Health, Dr. Anil Jasinghe, has announced that the government is focusing on the establishment of several laboratories to test medicines in the near future.
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In celebration of the 75th birth anniversary of the Chief Monk of Sanchi Chethiyagiri Vihara, Most Venerable Banagala Upatissa Nayaka Thero, a prominent delegation from Sanchi paid a visit to the Sita Amman Temple in Nuwara Eliya. The group was warmly welcomed by Mr. S. Thiagu, representing the temple’s governing body.
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to depart the country this evening (13) for a four-day state visit to the People’s Republic of China. This visit, taking place from January 14 to 17, is undertaken at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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