37 liquor permits issued this year, 474 more can be given: Siyambalapitiya

09 May 2024

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A total of 37 new liquor permits (FL4) were issued by the Excise Department during the first four months of this year, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said today.

visa fiasco:

Immigration head, Ministry secretary summoned before CoPF

08 May 2024

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Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security along with Controller General of the Department of Immigration and Emigration have been summoned before the Committee on Public Finance tomorrow, CoPF Chairman Dr. Harsha De Silva said today.

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Government MP given land at BIA to operate jet fuel storage facility: Dayasiri

08 May 2024

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The government has provided a plot of land to a government MP at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to operate a jet fuel storage facility, Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara revealed today.

No airline in the world making profits: Minister

08 May 2024

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No airline in the world is making any profits and it is a situation inherent to all airlines, Civil Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said today.

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Over Rs. 01 bn swindled through online scams; CB fails to take action: MP

07 May 2024

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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has failed to act swiftly to stop financial scams operating online, allowing fraudsters to swindle about one billion rupees from over 1,000 account holders, Parliamentarian Gamini Waleboda said today.

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Organised group disconnecting power supplies to embarrass government: Kanchana

07 May 2024

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An organised group is operating to disconnect the power supplies of electricity consumers who had defaulted in paying their bills to disrepute and embarrass the government, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today.

UK’s Indo-Pacific Regional Director meets Anura Kumara

06 May 2024

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Indo-Pacific Regional Director of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Ben Mellor met NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the JVP Head Office this afternoon.

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Man who spoke out on visa issue at BIA summoned to record statement

06 May 2024

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The man who spoke out at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) recently against the takeover of the on-arrival visa issuance process by an Indian company has been summoned to the Katunayake Airport Police to record a statement.

China assures fullest support to conclude Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process: Semasinghe

04 May 2024

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China assured its fullest support and cooperation to conclude the debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said.

Suspension of Parate Law to be taken up for debate next week

03 May 2024

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The Committee on Parliamentary Business has decided to take up for debate the Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions)(Amendment) Bill (Second Reading) which includes provisions for the suspension of the Parate Law till 15 December 2024, on May 7,2024, the Communications Department of Parliament said.

Norwegian Ambassador meets Anura Kumara

02 May 2024

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Norwegian Ambassador in New Delhi May-Elin Stener met National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the JVP head office this afternoon.

CoPF approves suspension of Parate Law until December 15, 2024

02 May 2024

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The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) approved the Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Bill which was amended to facilitate legal provisions for the suspension of the Parate Law till December 15, 2024.

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Only NPP can create law abiding, disciplined society to develop the country: Anura

01 May 2024

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Claiming that proper organizational power and law abiding society were needed to develop the country, the National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura kumara Dissanayake said only the NPP has the best organizational power and discipline to develop this country.

Geologists team to visit Uma Oya area to assess reports on cracks: Minister

30 Apr 2024

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Claiming that there have been no reported landslides or other issues since the Uma Oya Project was opened, State Minister of Power and Energy Indika Anuruddha said a team of geologists will embark on an inspection tour of the Uma Oya region tomorrow to assess and document any reported cracks and floods in the area.

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Using drone cameras to cover May Day rallies without permission prohibited

30 Apr 2024

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Police request people to obtain proper permission if drone cameras are to be used to take photographs or video recordings of the May Day rallies and processions tomorrow.

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Ranil invited me to take up position in the government: CBK

29 Apr 2024

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Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga said today President Ranil Wickremesinghe invited her on several occasions to take up a position and support the government.

Deadline for accepting donations for Gaza Fund extended till May 31

29 Apr 2024

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The deadline for the Children of Gaza Fund, initiated by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to aid those affected by conflicts in Gaza, has now been extended till May 31, 2024, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

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Interest rate on EPF to be increased to 13%: Siyambalapitiya

28 Apr 2024

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Steps would be taken to increase the interest rate of the Employee’s Provident Fund (EPF) from the existing 9 percent to 13 percent with effect from 2023, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Overseas Sri Lankans back NPP this time like they backed Gota in 2019: Anura Kumara

28 Apr 2024

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Claiming that overseas Sri Lankans played a key role in bringing former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to power in the 2019 Presidential election, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the National People’s Power has been the main choice of the overseas Sri Lankans this time.

Public warned over individuals misleading investors, job seekers, visa applicants

28 Apr 2024

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The public are urged to exercise caution over certain individuals who are misleading investors, job seekers and visa applicants while claiming to hold positions within the Presidential Secretariat.