Sunday, 10 Sep 2023
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By Rasika Kotudurage
A group of Government MPs was granted leave to do other essential duties at the time the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill was taken up for vote as the ruling party was convinced that it could be passed with a majority, the office of the Chief Government Whip said.
MPs Lohan Ratwatta, Tissa Kuttiarachchi, Jagath Kumara, Namal Rajapaksa and Johnston Fernando had informed the...
Releasing water from Samanalawewa reservoir:
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued instructions to officials of the relevant departments to investigate and immediately submit a report regarding the illegal release of water from the Samanalawewa reservoir a month ago, was for farming purposes, despite the predictions of the possibility of an El Nino situation.
The President has also instructed the officials to...
The sub-committee of COPE has instructed the Secretary to the Ministry of Education to bring all vocational training institutes and resources of the Government together and draw up a common program to produce skilled workers to meet the high demand of employment nationally and internationally.
The committee has emphasised the need to formulate a general policy to produce...
On February 17 this year, the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) commenced the Cine Chaaya program to uplift the Sinhala film industry. The television channel aired archived copies of films that had marked important milestones in local cinema, providing the current generation with the opportunity to watch films from yesteryear.
The program was initiated on a proposal...
The Government recently relaxed the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) taxes by excluding non-cash benefits. The new circular issued by the Income Revenue Department (IRD) showed that the Government would exempt some part of the allowances for fuel, vehicle, drives, hotel and accommodation as well as residences provided by the employer (public or private sector) among many non-cash...
By Rasika Kotudurage
The Government will allow the commercial cultivation of Cannabis (Cannabis sativa) once the relevant recommendations are issued...
Many steps are being taken to overcome and manage the current food crisis on the President’s advice to ensure food security....