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Repeal PTA now to save exports

New Delhi, April 17 -- "Phenomenal" concessions? There is no point in blaming the government at this stage. What's past is past. In any case, rational, evidence-based arguments carry no weight in Wa... Read More


Balancing, independence, resources and global interests -Greenland

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. It governs most of its own domestic affairs: Denmark retains control over foreign policy, defence, and securi... Read More


SL ready to scrap para tariffs on imports from US

Colombo, April 17 -- In its bid to retain access to the U.S. market in the wake of reciprocal tarrifs, Sri Lanka has proposed to do away with para tarrifs on imports from the U.S., Daily Mirror learns... Read More


Strong support from rooftop solar owners amid grid risk: CEB

Colombo, April 17 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said yesterday that many rooftop solar panel owners across the country gave a positive response by agreeing to turn off their systems during the... Read More


Stepping out for protection and prosperity

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The ritual of 'Stepping Out for Protection and Prosperity' will take place at 9:03 AM on Thursday, April 17, marking the return to daily routines after the Avurudu festivities. ... Read More


Six injured in three-wheeler, bus collision in Dikoya

Colombo, April 17 -- Six persons, including a thirteen-year-old schoolboy, were seriously injured when the three-wheeler they were travelling in collided with a private bus last night in Dikoya town, ... Read More


Court issues order against Indrananda over Thoradeniya's complaint

Colombo, April 17 -- Colombo Additional Magistrate Manjula Rathnayake today issued a conditional restraining order against former Provincial Councilor and Central Committee Member of the Frontline Soc... Read More


PHIs assigned for exposition of Sacred Tooth Relic

Colombo, April 17 -- The Public Health Inspectors' Union (PHIU) has decided to assign at least 50 Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) daily during the upcoming exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Da... Read More


Locally produced milk, yogurt exempted from VAT under new amendment

Colombo, April 17 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) declared that locally produced liquid milk and yogurt are now exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT), following the enactment of the Value Added Tax... Read More


Student dies after falling from greasy pole

Colombo, April 17 -- A 16-year-old school student died after falling from a greasy pole while helping to prepare for an Avurudu festival in the Elpitiya area today (17). The tragic incident occurred ... Read More