Budget 2021

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Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in his capacity as Minister of Finance arrived at Parliament to table the Budget for 2021 today.

21/4: Catholic MPs demand fresh probe

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In a letter addressed to President Maithripala Sirisena, six Catholic MPs representing the opposition had requested a fresh probe on the dastardly Easter Sunday bombings. 21/4: Catho

DAILY PUNCH 07.06.2019

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DAILY PUNCH 05.06.2019

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 SL look to bounce back in second warm-up

27 May 2019 - 0     - 349

After defeating the hosts, and World Cup favourites, England in the first warm-up, Australia will look to sustain their brilliance against a hurting Sri Lankan outfit in their second warm-up fixture at The Rose Bowl in Southampton today.

NSC wants Rishad, Hizbullah, Salley resigned

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The National Sangha Council (NSC) staged a protest march yesterday from Independent Square to the Presidential Secretariat demanding the removal of Industries and Commerce Minister Rishad Bathiudeen, Eastern Province Governor M.L.A.M. Hizbullah and Western Province Governor Azath Salley from their posts. A petition had been handed over to the President in this regard.

Miley is a ’depressed and fragile’ pop-star turned robot

23 May 2019 - 0     - 295

She confirmed earlier in the month that she would be returning to acting with a debut appearance in the popular Netflix series Black Mirror. And in a new trailer, fans can now learn a little bit more of Miley Cyrus’ pop-star character, Ashley Too. While the first trailer saw the 26-year-old appear disgruntled, it has now been revealed she’s rather depressed and fragile. The episode will see a lonely teenager,

Owners attempted to sell NFH to private entity

16 May 2019 - 0     - 266

While three cabinet papers were produced on the acquisition of Neville Fernando Hospital (NFH) in Malabe to the Government, it has been reported that the owner of the hospital has taken measures to sell it to a private entity, it was revealed at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) to investigate corruption of current administration on Tuesday. During the inquiry, Secretary of the Governm

Colombo getting ready for Vesak

14 May 2019 - 0     - 330

Even amidst security concerns prevailing in the country in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday terror attack, people were seen preparing for the upcoming Vesak festival. Some were seen purchasing Vesak decorations while others-irrespective of religious differences-were seen busy decorating streets of Fort and Pettah in Colombo.

Conference of professionals at BMICH tomorrow

13 May 2019 - 0     - 218

By Dayaseeli Liyanage A conference of the professionals named “People’s movement for protecting and re-building the country” will be held tomorrow at 3.30 p.m at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) for the building of a secure country. The conference held on the directive of Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka is expected to be attended by senior religious leaders, scholars and intellectuals. The main aim of the

Masters Athletics on July 13 and 14

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The 6th Masters Athletics Championships will be conducted on July 13 and 14 at the Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo, which will also be a selection event for the Asian Masters Athletics Championships 2019, to be held from December 6 to 12 in Malaysia.

“6 success tips on gaining market survey insight"

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A survey is a great tool that helps companies better understand consumers and develop a wide range of analyses. A common 

5C Framework on Creating Value.

05 Feb 2019 - 0     - 1609

Despite being relatively young, Sri Lanka’s tech startup ecosystem has witnessed tremendous growth over the past few years.

‘STAX Digital Customer Experience Audit’ helps you better understand your digital maturity

04 Feb 2019 - 0     - 1943

In today’s fast changing market landscape, customer intimacy is critical for every company’s success. Digital maturity is fast becoming

President prepares budget with eye on election

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Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa is expected to present today a populist election budget for 2015 that manages to contain borrowing, thanks to an expected pick-up in the pace of economic growth.

Request for tax-free vehicles to teachers and principals

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Teacher unions have requested the President to provide teachers and principals with the facility of obtaining vehicles tax-free through the upcoming Budget for 2015.

UNP to present its own budget proposals

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The United National Party (UNP) will prepare and present its own budget to be implemented by a future UNP Government, Assistant Leader Ravi Karunanayake said yesterday.

Video: Bus fare hike in November: LPBOA

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The Lanka Private Bus Owners Association (LPBOA) said that it would have to go for a bus fare hike in November if the private bus industry did not receive relief from the 2015 budget.

Govt. trying to hide borrowings: Dr. Harsha De Silva

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The main opposition UNP yesterday charged that the government had adopted a fraudulent approach of hiding the borrowings made by various state institutions from the 2015 budget.

Budget 2015 development oriented; no election gimmicks

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 Treasury Secretary, Dr. P.B Jayasundera, the key architect of President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s government said the forthcoming budget would not be full of election goodies as predicted by some quarters, but will be a development-oriented one as usual.

President to present Budget 2015 on Friday

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa, as Minister of Finance and Planning, will on Friday present his Government’s Budget for 2015, to Parliament.

Treasury officials finalise 2015 budget under severe stress and strain

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Despite severe pressure on making final adjustments to 2015 budget to be presented in parliament by the president on the 24th, Treasury’s National Budget Department and Department of Treasury Operations officials have finalised new proposals aiming to address emerging needs including the impending presidential election and gaps in all development sectors, official sources said.

CMA post-budget seminar on Oct. 27

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The Taxation Committee of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA) will be conducting its budget seminar on "Budget Highlights 2015 - Tax Proposal & Impact on Business" on Monday, October 27 from 1.30pm - 5.30pm at the Hotel Taj Samudra.

Ranil: 10K rise for public servants

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A future UNP government would give a Rs. 10,000 salary increment to public servants and a Rs. 2000 increment for pensioners until anomalies were resolved, United National Party (UNP) National Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday in Kotte.

Revenue license fees up

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The revenue license fees for motor vehicles will be increased from next year.

Subsidies given to small tea holders to be increased

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Subsidies given to small tea holders will be increased from Rs 300,000 to Rs. 350,000 per hectacre.

Interest on farmers' loans to be written off

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Interest on loan obtained by farmers in the drought hit areas will be written off and farmers will be allowed start paying loans from their next harvesting season.

Free pairs of shoe for students

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Additional Uniform set and a pair of shoes will be provided free of charge to students in the difficult areas.

Rs. 1000 m for Security Forces as housing loans

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Rs. 1000 million will be allocated for housing loans in the three year loan scheme for security forces personnel, President Rajapaksa says.

Budget 2013

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13.05 President proposes that Rs 1000 million should be allocated for the Ranaviru Seva Authority 13.05 President says that he intends to hold Provincial Elections in the North next year to strengthen the democratic process. 13:03 President extends his gratitude to the Speaker, Leader of the House and the Leader of the Opposition for successfully handling the 58 Commonwealth Meeting 13:00  The President arrives at Parliament to