High chargers for medicine by Colombo private hospitals comes under scrutiny
Following a series of public complaints received the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) is to start probing several leading private hospitals in Colombo for billing its patients with exorbitant rates for common drugs, which has maximum retail prices.
Finance ministry to suspend SVAT scheme without refunding mechanism
The tax policy advisory of the Finance Ministry has given assurance to the business community that if there is no proper refunding mechanism in place, the removal of the Simplified Value-Added Tax (SVAT) scheme may not take place in January 2024, the National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) said.
Population & Housing census to be conduct for 2023-2024
A Special Gazette notification has been issued ordering to conduct a population and housing census for the years 2023-2024.
Construction of 10 housing projects in Colombo to recommence
The Ministry of Urban Development and Housing said an agreement was reached to restart the construction of 10 middle-income housing projects in Colombo city, which were stopped midway due to several issues including the rise in the price of raw materials.
ndia seeks ‘positive transformation’ in bilateral ties during SL president’s upcoming visit
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s upcoming visit to New Delhi is expected to be “a point of positive transformation” in the relations between the two countries, Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Tuesday (July 11).
Saudi Arabia to attract more skilled SL workers verifying skills
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday (July 12) launched the Skill Verification Program (SVP) in Sri Lanka as part of a scheme to attract more skilled workers from the island nation, foreign media reported.
Customs at BIA foils another gold gel smuggling attempt
Another attempt to smuggle a stock of gold gel worth over Rs.160 million by five local traders concealed in their baggage bound for India was thwarted by the Sri Lanka Customs stationed at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday afternoon.
One-third of total CT scanners in Govt. hospitals completely down
One-third of the total CT scanning machines in government hospitals are completely dysfunctional, medical professionals pointed out.
President condems burning of Quran in Sweden; slams HRC silence
While condemning the recent burning of a Quran in Sweden, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that it is a violation of the Freedom of Worship and questioned why the Human Rights Council in Geneva has remained silent on this issue.
Seven deaths at Kandy Hospital due to alleged fungal infection: Probe underway
The Health Ministry has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the seven deaths allegedly caused due to fungal infection at the Kandy Hospital, Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena said.
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SLPP MPs adamant on Cabinet posts, reject alternatives attached with perks
- Govt offers to separate mechanism for them to hold responsibilities with perks
- Another offer made to create posts for family members
- Senior SLPP MP vows to topple Govt
Trade in Rupee with India will start a new era of trade in different currencies: Experts
Dhaka, July 10 -- Bangladesh will start trade with India in Rupees in order to reduce stress on the US dollar requirements from Tuesday.
Gota, Vajira having leisure walk at airport on anniversary night of Aragalaya
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, along with his wife Ioma Rajapaksa, was seen with UNP Chairman Vajira Abeywardena at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on the night of July 9, ironically the day which marked the first anniversary of his fleeing office following the Aragalaya, a source from the airport said.
Gazette issued to conduct census of population, housing for 2023, 2024
An Extraordinary Gazette notification (2340/03) was issued announcing the collection of the census of population and housing in Sri Lanka for the years 2023 and 2024.