Telegram boss banned from leaving France in criminal probe
Telegram boss and founder Pavel Durov has been placed under formal investigation in France as part of a probe into organised crime on the messaging app, Paris prosecutors say.
MMA in Afghanistan? Too violent for the Taliban
Afghanistan's Taliban government has banned mixed martial arts (MMA), saying it is incompatibile with Islamic law.
Afinancial fraud involving the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) has been exposed. .
President inaugurates first phase of Sobadhanavi natural gas power plant
In a significant move towards boosting Sri Lanka’s energy infrastructure, President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday inaugurated the first phase of the Sobadhanavi Combined Cycle Power Plant at Kerawalapitiya.
Sri Lanka to sign cooperation agreement with IFC to boost SME exporters
Sri Lanka’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are to be transformed into active exporters making use of their export potential with the assitence of International Finance Corporation.
Govt and IMF reach agreement to amend PAYE tax-President
The Sri Lankan Government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached an agreement to amend the pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) tax, says President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
India transfers first payment for Jaffna Hybrid Power projects
The first payment towards the implementation of the Hybrid Power Projects on three islands off Jaffna was handed over to Secretary, Minister of Power and Energy Sulakshana Jayawardena and Chairman of Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) Ranjith Sepala by the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha.
For the first time in Sri Lanka, the government has introduced an online platform (www.pravesha.lk) for railway passengers to purchase tickets.
Korea to invest in solar energy and agriculture projects in Sri Lanka
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Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has expressed the government’s readiness to attract foreign investments and its plans to increase the share of alternative energy sources to cut down the dependence on crude oil.
IRD to freeze 900 high tax defaulters’ accounts
Sri Lanka’s key revenue agencies Inland Revenue, Customs, and Excise Departments have collected Rs.1,680.2 billion in the first half of the year, representing 44 per cent of the expected revenue, showing some progress.
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Government . plans to empower 21,000+ industries
The Sri Lankan Government is set to implement strategic plans aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of over 21,000 small and medium-scale industries across the country.
CEAT unveils another radial masterpiece
CEAT Kelani Holdings has reinforced its status as a big-league player in the tyre industry with the launch of a new radial segment for high-end SUVs battling Sri Lanka’s roads and tracks.
Eco Solar inks deal with BOC for affordable solar energy
Eco Solar Rays Pvt Ltd recently announced a pioneering arrangement with Bank of Ceylon. The deal involves a special loan scheme at 7 per cent for customers to obtain solar installations, provided by the Bank of Ceylon. “
Ukraine to present 'victory plan' to US - Zelensky
A number of Ukrainian troops made an incursion into Russia's Kursk region in early August, and Russia has so far seemingly been unable to repel them.