Vin Diesel: Film star accused of sexual battery by ex-assistant
US actor Vin Diesel's former personal assistant is suing the Fast & Furious star, accusing him of sexual assault during the 2010 filming of Fast Five.
Apparel export earnings dip 13% in November
- November export earnings total US$ 371.17 mn
Corrupt bureaucrats do not spare SL’s agriculture development
In a blow to agricultural development initiatives in Sri Lanka, revelations of mismanagement, corruption and inefficiency have surfaced, impacting both a US $10 million loan earmarked for maize cultivation and a separate US $90 million fund designated for an agriculture modernization project, Daily Mirror learns.
Timing of VAT hike raises concerns among tax experts
Say probably the right policy, but rolled out at the wrong time
Attempted trafficking of Lankans: NIA takes over probe
Kochi, Dec 22 (New Indian Express) - Suspecting links to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched a probe into two cases relating to the attempted human trafficking of Sri Lankan nationals from Kollam.
Trump's legal defeat in Colorado may turn into political gold
One of the court challenges to Donald Trump's eligibility to run for president in 2024 has finally struck gold.
Claudine Gay: Congress probes Harvard president plagiarism claims
A US congressional committee said it is investigating plagiarism allegations against Harvard president Claudine Gay.
SLIC to set up life and general business subsidiaries separately
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation (SLIC) will be setting up subsidiaries to separately handle life and general business.
Govt. optimistic of over $ 4 b gross official in December
The Government yesterday expressed confidence in boosting gross official reserves to over $ 4 billion by end 2023 with the receipt of $ 780 million so far in December.
Tea exporters express concern over 18% VAT imposition
The Tea Exporters Association (TEA) expressed concern over the Government’s move to bring the commodity under the 18% Value Added Tax (VAT) from 1 January 2024 as opposed to being exempted.
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Information and Communication Technology Act ro be amended soon
Sri Lanka Information and Communication Technology Act No. 27 of 2003 is to be amended soon.
Controversial French immigration law passes parliament
The French parliament has passed legislation toughening France's immigration policy after months of political wrangling.
Israel Gaza: Negotiations delay UN vote urging pause in fighting
Last-minute negotiations have delayed a UN vote on a draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Sri Lanka declares pause on foreign research vessels for one year
Amid geopolitical strain, Sri Lanka has decided to have a one year moratorium in allowing foreign vessels in conducting research in the country’s territorial waters, a minister said.