Mar 31

Sri Lankans express solidarity against forces attempting divisions within country

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Mar 31, Kandy: Thousands of Sri Lankans gathered in Kandy, the capital city of hill country, today to show solidarity against foreign interference and attempts to create division in the country. Read the Full Article
Mar 31

Sri Lanka raises taxes on Motor vehicles, cigarette, and Liquor

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The Sri Lankan government has decided to raise the taxes levied on motor vehicles, cigarette, and Li.. Read the Full Article
Mar 31

Sri Lanka observes Earth Hour

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Mar 31, Kandy: Sri Lanka joined the world today and observed the Earth Hour tonight to show their commitment with the world to save the planet by raising awareness in the people about global warming. Read the Full Article
Mar 31

Sri Lanka in talks with Oman to purchase fuel

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Mar 31, Colombo: A Sri Lankan delegation is scheduled to leave for Oman Saturday for another round of talks to purchase fuel from the oil-rich nation in future. Read the Full Article
Mar 31

Sri Lanka President pledges to set up new universities

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Mar 31, Belihuloya: Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa today pledged to set up new universities in the country to enable the country to become a knowledge hub. Read the Full Article
Mar 31

Increase, to meet IMF conditions; UNP

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Economist and UNP MP Dr. Harsha De Silva said today that the increase in taxes that were announced by the Ministry of Finance and Planning was in order to meet conditions stipulated by the IMF. “The IMF board will meet on Monday and the loan that is suspended will be taken up then
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Mar 31

Tigers ready to exploit London Olympics

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The LTTE is now citing the US-sponsored resolution on Sri Lanka, recently adopted in Geneva, to supp.. Read the Full Article
Mar 31

Sri Lanka raises taxes on Motor vehicles, cigarette, and Liquor

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Mar 31, Colombo: The Sri Lankan government has decided to raise the taxes levied on motor vehicles, cigarette, and Liquor with effective from today. Read the Full Article
Mar 31

Tax on Motor vehicles also hiked

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Tax on Motor vehicles which include cars, vans, trishaws and motor bicycles have been increased with immediate effect. The Ministry of Finance and Planning announced today that the increase was made to ensure a drop in the vehicles imported to the country
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Mar 31

3 Bn. Income from booze and cigarette hike

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The Ministry of Finance and Planning said today that the estimated revenue from the increase of tax on alcohol and cigarettes would be close to 3 Billion rupees.The Ministry announced today that the price of all brands of cigarettes will be increased
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Mar 31

Sri Lanka health workers threaten to strike on Monday

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Mar 31, Colombo: Health workers in Sri Lanka have threatened to launch a strike action on Monday (April 02) demanding the re-instatement of several health workers who have been suspended for participating in an island wide strike action earlier in the month. Read the Full Article
Mar 31

Sri Lanka to grow sufficient chillies to meet the annual requirement

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Mar 31, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Ministry of Agriculture plans to produce enough chillies within the country to meet the needs of the consumers as the government spends Rs. 5.5 billion annually to import chilli. Read the Full Article
Mar 31

Join hands to observe earth day:MR

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa requested all citizens of the country to join hands with him to observe earth hour 2012 by switching off non essential lights this evening from 8.30 to 9.30 PM the Government Information department said Read the Full Article
Mar 31

GTF to take action against Hague

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The Global Tamil Forum widely seen as a front organisation representing the defeated LTTE is taking legal action against William Hague over the Foreign Office's failure to confront a senior Sri Lankan diplomat accused of complicity in crimes against humanity, The Guardian reports
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Mar 31

Sri Lanka people face consequences of government’s failed foreign policy - UNP deputy leader

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Mar 31, Colombo: Deputy Leader of Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) Sajith Premadasa says the people are now facing the consequences of the government's failure to properly handle important issues. Read the Full Article
Mar 31

Sri Lanka Police commence inquiry into minister’s comment on attacking a journalist

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Mar 31, Colombo: Sri Lanka Police have commenced an inquiry into the comment made by Public Affairs and Public Relations Minister Mervyn Silva about a media personnel. Read the Full Article
Mar 31

Double standards and international law and order

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The cynics would say that `We now have it from the horse`s mouth.` At a time when the progressive se.. Read the Full Article
Mar 31

Govt. may stop supplying dollars

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Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivad Cabraal has said the government may stop supplying dollars to pay .. Read the Full Article
Mar 31

Vietnam accepts offer of oil exploration block

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Sri Lanka has offered Vietnam a block on the Mannar Basin to carryout oil exploration and the latter.. Read the Full Article
Mar 31

Sevills opens in Colombo

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Sevills International, the world`s largest and most reputable real estate service provider has opene.. Read the Full Article
Mar 31

IMF to consider $ 800m loan for Sri Lanka

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will consider making a $ 400 million loan disbursement to Sri .. Read the Full Article
Mar 31

Sri Lanka inflation climbs up in March on rising fuel prices

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Sri Lanka`s inflation as measured by consumer prices in Colombo jumped to a 6-month high in March, f.. Read the Full Article
Mar 31

Rape charges: Three policemen remanded

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Three police personnel and a home guard, attached to Buttala police, arrested on a charge of raping .. Read the Full Article
Mar 31

Three Indian trained men arrested over EPDP cadre s killing

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Police investigating the killing of an EPDP cadre, identified as Ragunathan alias Muththu, on March .. Read the Full Article
Mar 30

Businessman son abducted

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A gang which abducted the 22-year-old son of a millionaire in Vakarai is demanding Rs. 30 million to free him, police said. Read the Full Article
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