Pilot attended party before crashing stolen chopper
A pilot who died after they crashed a stolen helicopter into a hotel in Australia had attended a party with staff members the night before, their employer has said.
Airlines eye Sri Lanka amidst tourist boom
Amidst a recorded inflow of 1,224,948 tourists from January to 4 August, a cluster of airlines has shown their interest to expand flight operations, while a number of charter flights have shown interest to resume operations to the island, The Daily Morning Business learns.
Most Sri Lankans Think Country is moving in the Wrong Direction
The latest SLOTS polling for July 2024 shows that 72% of Sri Lankans continue to say that the country is heading in the wrong direction while only 8% believe it is on the right track.
Gem and Jewellery industry warns of Sri Lanka’s losing business over high taxes
The Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA), yesterday raised growing concern that the imposition of high taxes, including the Value-Added Tax (VAT) is driving businesses in the gem and jewellery industry to be relocated to other countries, which have more conducive environments for such business.
India-Sri Lanka passenger ferry service to be relaunched on Aug 16
The much-delayed passenger ferry service connecting Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu with the Kankesanthurai (KKS) suburb of Jaffna district in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka is set to commence on August 16, Indian media reported.
ADB holds talks with Anura Kumara Dissanayake
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) held talks with National People’s Power (NPP) Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Turning Point in the Russo-Ukrainian War: The Strategic and Tactical Implications of Ukraine’s Kursk Incursion
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Sri Lanka Tourism unveils Rs. 1.6 billion PR and digital campaign
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Sri Lanka Tourism unveils Rs. 1.6 billion PR and digital campaign to boost visitor numbers It has welcomed 26,889 tourists in the first four days of the month of August, according to the latest data issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).
Inland Revenue Department warns against fraudulent tax collection schemes
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The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue has issued a warning to all taxpayers regarding fraudulent activities involving individuals impersonating Inland Revenue officers to collect money from business owners.
Sri Lanka's tourism industry, recently relieved by the suspension of the VFS Global-led visa system, now faces a severe crisis.
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SL worker remittances record rise in July to US$ 566.8 million
Sri Lanka’s remittances from overseas workers continued to rise in July, providing a boost to the country’s external sector.
Digitalisation is not just replacing blackboards with smart boards: Minister
Digitalisation in education is not just about replacing blackboards with smart boards; it has a much broader purpose and vision, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said at a recent Ministry event.
Industrial production gains heft in June from food sector
Sri Lanka is gradually clawing back its industrial heft it lost two years ago when it nearly ran out of foreign currency, reflecting that the manufacturing sector is on its way to its former glory. Reason being, the recovery of demand and the easing production and funding costs.
Five Sri Lankans held as prisoners of war in Ukraine
Five Sri Lankan ex-soldiers who joined the Russian military and crossed the border have been arrested by the Ukrainian authorities and held up as prisoners of war, an informed source said yesterday.