DAILY PUNCH 07.06.2019

DAILY PUNCH 05.06.2019

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 SL look to bounce back in second warm-up

After defeating the hosts, and World Cup favourites, England in the first warm-up, Australia will look to sustain their brilliance against a hurting Sri Lankan outfit in their second warm-up fixture at The Rose Bowl in Southampton today.

NSC wants Rishad, Hizbullah, Salley resigned

The National Sangha Council (NSC) staged a protest march yesterday from Independent Square to the Presidential Secretariat demanding the removal of Industries and Commerce Minister Rishad Bathiudeen, Eastern Province Governor M.L.A.M. Hizbullah and Western Province Governor Azath Salley from their posts. A petition had been handed over to the President in this regard.

Miley is a ’depressed and fragile’ pop-star turned robot

She confirmed earlier in the month that she would be returning to acting with a debut appearance in the popular Netflix series Black Mirror. And in a new trailer, fans can now learn a little bit more of Miley Cyrus’ pop-star character, Ashley Too. While the first trailer saw the 26-year-old appear disgruntled, it has now been revealed she’s rather depressed and fragile. The episode will see a lonely teenager,

Owners attempted to sell NFH to private entity

While three cabinet papers were produced on the acquisition of Neville Fernando Hospital (NFH) in Malabe to the Government, it has been reported that the owner of the hospital has taken measures to sell it to a private entity, it was revealed at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) to investigate corruption of current administration on Tuesday. During the inquiry, Secretary of the Governm

Colombo getting ready for Vesak

Even amidst security concerns prevailing in the country in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday terror attack, people were seen preparing for the upcoming Vesak festival. Some were seen purchasing Vesak decorations while others-irrespective of religious differences-were seen busy decorating streets of Fort and Pettah in Colombo.

Conference of professionals at BMICH tomorrow

By Dayaseeli Liyanage A conference of the professionals named “People’s movement for protecting and re-building the country” will be held tomorrow at 3.30 p.m at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) for the building of a secure country. The conference held on the directive of Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka is expected to be attended by senior religious leaders, scholars and intellectuals. The main aim of the

President presents development budget

President Mahinda Rajapaksa presented his budget for 2011 in Parliament yesterday with emphasis being placed on the acceleration of development projects, and incentives on export and import industries which aims at increasing the country’s per capita income by US $ 4000 by 2016.  

Allowance increase

A 5% monthly allowance increase as a non pensionable allowance will be provided for all public servants and security personnel. Rs.600 increase in cost of living allowance from January to all public servants, security personnel in staff category, President said during the Budget speech

Jobs for graduates

10,000 graduates will be given employment in Engineering, Planning, and Agriculture and other sectors, while 1500 graduate will be taken as management trainees for state banks and financial institutions

Liquor, Cigarettes and Casino tax up

Taxes on Liquor, Cigarettes and Casinos increased by 35% to 40% , President said during the 2011 Budget speech

Pension scheme for private sector

A pension scheme for the private sector employees will be put in place, with 2% contribution from the employee and employer each, the President proposed during the Budget speech

Start afresh

All the BOI projects that have failed to initiate during the last five years have to apply afresh, the President said during the Budget speech

Tax exemption for airlines

SriLankan Airline and Mihin Lanka will be exempted from taxes to increase their profitability within the next ten years, the President proposed during the Budget speech

Medicine import tax removed

Import tax on medical supplies and medicine will be removed completely, President said during the Budget speech

Tax on Int’l calls

Local call chargers will be reduced to Rs.1.50 from 2 per minute, while a tax of Rs. 2 per minute will be added to International calls from June, the President said during the Budget speech

Rs.3 billion for war heroes

President commencing the budget speech in parliament a short while ago said that three billion rupees have been allocated for the economic welfare of the security forces. The President also added that a grant of Rs 100000 will be provided to every third child born to a family of a soldier