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Revenue gaps threaten Sri Lanka’s path to stability, IMF warns
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Evan Papageorgiou, IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, concluded a five-day visit to Colombo today,...
Transforming Sri Lanka: Catalyst role of education in a holistic growth
By Dr. S.G.S. Samaraweera  Formal education is considered a structured process that helps individuals acquire knowledge, develop skills, and shape attitudes through...
Low prices force economic centres to dump 4 tons of plantains daily
The economic centres in Dambulla and Tambuttegama have been forced to dump around 4,000 kgs of plantains each day. The reasons cited are...
Tense vote sees SJB take control of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) councilor Lasantha Wickramasekara has been elected as the new Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha following a closely contested...
Fuel surcharge to stay until CPC debt clearsÂ
The Rs 50 surcharge on fuel will be withdrawn once the Treasury settles the remaining debt of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Minister...
New circular a ploy to mask drug shortages in public hospitals – GMOA
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has called for urgent discussions with Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa and the Director General of Health...
Central Bank warns consumers against unauthorised card transaction fees
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a firm reminder to merchants that imposing additional fees, typically ranging from 2.5% to...
No decision to restrict vehicle imports, says Central Bank Governor
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe today clarified that neither the government nor the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has taken any...
