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Finance Bill wins approval for reforms and telecom incentives

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved a series of tax and fiscal policy reforms, including a five-year tax exemption for newly constructed telecommunications towers,... Read More


India A edge Sri Lanka A by 8 runs in tri-nation ODI opener

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- India A secured a narrow 8-run victory over Sri Lanka A in the opening match of the tri-nation one-day series held today (09) at the Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. Batti... Read More


Parliament extends public emergency by one month with 128 votes

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- The proposal to extend the state of public emergency declared in the country by a further one month was passed in Parliament with a majority of 128 votes. The motion was approved... Read More


Suresh Sallay's wife and son visit Chief Prelates of Malwatta, Asgiriya Chapters

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- The wife of retired Major General Suresh Sallay, Manori Sallay, and their son reportedly have met the Chief Prelates of the Malwatta and Asgiriya Chapters yesterday (08), requesti... Read More


10 arrested over alleged organised crime links

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Ten suspects, including members of an organised crime gang, have been arrested by the Mount Lavinia Divisional Crimes Investigation Bureau along with a live hand grenade, crystal ... Read More


A 14-hour water cut in Galle town area

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board says that water supply to the Galle Municipal Council area will be fully suspended for 14 hours tomorrow (10) due to essential mainten... Read More


Lanka Sathosa lowers prices of key food items

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- The government has decided to reduce the prices of 18 essential goods sold through Lanka Sathosa, the state-owned retail chain, the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and ... Read More


10-hour water for several areas tomorrow

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board says water supply to several areas will be suspended for 10 hours tomorrow (10) due to a power interruption at the Kethhena Water Trea... Read More


Evidence submitted in Horana bank robbery probe

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- The Horana Chief Magistrate's Court today (08) ordered the manager of the state bank involved in the Rs. 350 million robbery in Horana to provide police with a report detailing th... Read More


Over 70,000 premises inspected on First Day of Dengue Eradication prog.

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) says that more than 70,000 premises were inspected on the first day of the three-day special national dengue mosquito control programme lau... Read More