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China stalling IMF relief for debt grip Sri Lanka: Report

China stalling IMF relief for debt grip Sri Lanka: Report

Over 5,000 Sri Lankans leave for S. Korea for jobs so far this year

The number of Sri Lankan workers departing for South Korea so far this year has surpassed 5,000, growing by 44 percent compared to the previous year, a minister said on Wednesday. MORE..

Sri Lanka aims to streamline tax structure, boost collections

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka will focus on improving tax collection to reduce budget deficits as it streamlines the structure of the tax system, the treasury secretary said on Wednesday, with new legislation planned to improve public finances. MORE..

President suggests investing EPF and ETF funds abroad

President Ranil Wickremesinghe suggests that part of the money from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) should be invested abroad. MORE..

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No expectation of returning to power, says Mahinda Rajapaksa

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that he has no expectation of returning to power and that the party should now move forward together with a new leadership. MORE..

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Matara District schools closed for two days due to bad weather

All government schools in the Matara District will be closed on 05 and 06 October, in view of the prevailing torrential rains and inclement weather conditions, Education Director of the Southern Province Ranjith Yapa confirmed. MORE..

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Early landslide warnings issued for eight districts including Colombo

Early landslide warnings have been issued by the National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO) for multiple areas in eight districts including Colombo, as heavy rainfall continues across parts of the island. MORE..

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Dates for 2023 A/L exam announced

The dates for the 2023 G.C.E. Advanced Level examinations were announced on Wednesday by the Commissioner General of Examinations. MORE..

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Sri Lanka clinch Bronze in women’s 4x400m relay

Sri Lanka team secured the bronze medal in the Women’s 4x400m relay event at the 2023 Asian Games being held in Hangzhou, China, a short while ago. MORE..

Agriculture Minister warns of potential food shortage

The Ministry of Agriculture has raised concerns of a potential food shortage owing to the sudden and extreme weather conditions experienced in the country since of late. MORE..

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Japan startup develops ‘Gundam’-like robot with $3 mln price tag

Japan startup develops ‘Gundam’-like robot with $3 mln price tag

Hyundai, Kia recall 3 million cars in US over fire risk

Hyundai, Kia recall 3 million cars in US over fire risk

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Bollywood actor Gayatri Joshi, husband involved in car crash in Italy, Swiss couple killed

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Ex-gang leader charged with 1996 murder of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur

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