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Donald Trump announces US 'Gold Card' Visa Scheme

Srilanka, Feb. 26 -- President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the US would sell a "Gold Card" to wealthy foreigners, giving them the right to live and work in the US and offering a path to citizenship i... Read More


Efforts to extradite former Governor Mahendran - Minister

Srilanka, Feb. 26 -- Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that efforts to bring back former Central Bank Governor Arjun Mahendran to Sri Lanka have not been abandoned. He made ... Read More


Budget 2024 will mark decisive turning point - PM

Srilanka, Feb. 26 -- Record salary hike for principals, teachers: No VAT on imported medicines, ingredients : The maiden Budget presented in Parliament by the National People's Power (NPP) Government... Read More


Budget Second Reading passed by 109 majority

Srilanka, Feb. 26 -- The Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for 2025 was passed in Parliament yesterday (25) by a majority of 109 votes. The Second Reading vote was held around 6.10 pm where 155... Read More


SriLankan to undergo five year restructuring plan - Deputy Minister

Srilanka, Feb. 26 -- Paid US Pounds 900,000 monthly for three aircraft that remains unutilised : Budget allocates Rs. 20 Bn for repayment of interest on local and foreign loans: Finance and Planning ... Read More


Ravi K urges Govt to take bold steps to boost economy

Srilanka, Feb. 25 -- Colombo District Parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake yesterday urged the Cabinet of Ministers to take decisive steps to strengthen the economy and called for unity beyond political ... Read More


Defence Secretary issues orders to nab Armed Forces' deserters

Srilanka, Feb. 25 -- Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Sampath Thuyakontha has issued orders yesterday to arrest all Armed Forces deserters immediately. The Defence Secretary making a stateme... Read More


Relief package of essential foodstuffs for low-income earners

Srilanka, Feb. 25 -- The Government is focusing on providing packs of essential food items to low-income earners in preparation for the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year. In order to make policy de... Read More


Vote on Budget today

Srilanka, Feb. 25 -- The vote on the Second Reading debate on the Appropriation Bill for 2025 will be held today at 6.00 pm. The Second Reading debate on the Budget 2025 began on February 18 and cont... Read More


Govt to establish several industrial zones across the country

Srilanka, Feb. 25 -- Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnett told Parliament yesterday that the Government has planned to start several industrial zones in the country. In... Read More