New regulations proposed for ‘Undial’ and ‘Hawala’ systems
The Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, MP Dr. Harsha de Silva stated that both the Undial system and the Hawala system are not illegal in Sri Lanka. He made this statement while presenting several proposals in Parliament yesterday (08).
Continue Reading
Central bank to focus on stronger economic crisis recovery in 2025
Sri Lanka will focus on stronger recovery this year after the island nation posted real GDP growth of 5% in 2024, the highest in seven years, its central bank chief said on Wednesday, hoping to accelerate a rebound from its worst financial crisis in decades.
Continue Reading
Govt launches strategic initiative for commercialization of R&D
Sri Lanka is set enhance its position in the global market through a robust new product development strategy, which will also create new market opportunities, President Anura Kumara Disanayake emphasized.
Continue Reading
‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme to be debated in Parliament
The Government’s ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ national initiative is to be taken up for debate in Parliament on January 21 and 22, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said in the Parliament today (08).
Continue Reading
Harsha proposes new regulations for ‘Undial’ and ‘Hawala’ systems
The Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, MP Dr. Harsha de Silva stated that both the Undial system and the Hawala system are not illegal in Sri Lanka.
Continue Reading
No approval given for any Israeli religious centers in Sri Lanka – PM
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that no government institution has so far granted authorization for the construction of Israeli religious centers or any similar places.
Continue Reading
PM Harini stresses need for public participation in social transformation
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that changing the people’s attitudes is essential for social transformation, and it is not a process that can be achieved overnight.
Continue Reading
Finance Ministry orders auction of state-owned V8 luxury vehicles
The , Ministry of Finance has directed all state institutions to auction the high-capacity V8 luxury vehicles under their purview and submit revenue reports by March 01,Secretary to the Ministry Mahinda Siriwardena said.
Continue Reading
Japan pledges continuous financial and technical assistance to Sri Lanka
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will continue its financial and technical assistance to Sri Lanka without interruption, says the Senior Vice President of JICA, HARA Shohei.
Continue Reading
President Dissanayake to visit China next week
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to embark on an official visit to China from January 14 to January 17, 2025.
Continue Reading