Development Officers.create ense situation near Education Ministry
A tense situation has been reported in front of the Ministry of Education at Isurupaya, Battaramulla as the police attempted to disperse protesting Development Officers.
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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’s Inflation Remains Negative for Third consecutive Month
Sri Lanka’s headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100), remained in negative territory for the third consecutive month, recording a deflation of 2.1% in November 2024.
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Vehicle importer opens registrations ahead of import ban lift
Since the government has approved the resumption of vehicle imports, a leading vehicle importer has started registering individuals interested in purchasing new vehicles once the restriction on private vehicle imports is lifted.
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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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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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Central Bank expects the end of deflation by second quarter 2025
The Assistant Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Chandranath Amarasekara says that they do not expect the deflation to continue for a long time to have an impact on country’s production.
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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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