Sri Lanka Customs have raided 13 leading jewellery-making institutions and seized a stock of gold smuggled into the country and a fine of Rs. 4.5 billion is to be imposed in this regard, the Daily Mirror learns. There are a
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has recorded over 59,400 electricity breakdown complaints, resulting in power outages for over 431,500 consumers during the last four days from May 21 to 24, the Power and Energy Ministry said.
An initial discussion has been conducted between officials from the Indian Government and the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau of Sri Lanka to see the possibilities of developing the graphite industry in the country, an informed source said.
The Bribery Commission apprehended a school principal in the Eheliyagoda area for trying to solicit a bribe of Rs.30,000 from a lady to offer the tender to supply food for the school canteen uninterrupted. The sleuths of the Bribery Commission netted the principal in his office room. It is learnt that the suspect has demanded R
The Sri Lanka High Commission in Malaysia successfully facilitated the repatriation of 1,608 Sri Lankan illegal migrants. This operation, conducted in coordination with the Malaysian Government’s Migrant Repatriation Programme over a two-month period from 01 March 2024 to 30 April 2024, High Commission of Sri Lanka in Kuala Lumpur said.
In response to a recent report from the National Audit Office, which revealed that over Rs. 24,220 million has been paid to customs officials and informants as reward money over the past eleven years, the Finance Ministry has decided to revise the distribution of customs fines, the compensation fund, and the rewards for customs officers.
Dr. Hemali Kothalawala, Director General of the Department of Animal Production and Health, has assured the public that consuming milk and meat from animals infected with cow measles poses no health risks to humans. There is no threat of the disease spreading to humans, she emphasized.
Sri Pada pilgrim season 2023/2024 ends with the dawn of Vesak full moon Poya today. Chief Incumbent of Sri Padasthana and Sanghanayaka of Sabaragamuwa Province Ven. Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thera told the media yesterday that the caskets of sacred relics, the statues of the God, and the regalia will be taken in four processions, the following day (24) through Nallthanniya- Bagawanthalawa- Balangoda, Nallathaniya –Awissawella-Ratnapura, Sri Padast
The government is to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Official Creditor Committee (OCC) of the Paris Club of Nations and the Export-Import Bank of China (EXIM Bank) for restructuring the country’s debts before the completion of the IMF Executive Board review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility Arrangement next month, a top source said.
Police said yesterday that there is no barrier for anyone to travel between provinces or to travel anywhere in the country if they possess required documents, such as a valid driving license, insurance, and revenue license.
A female Philippine national who tried to enter the country with Rs.200 million worth Cocaine concealed in her baggage along with some spices was nabbed by Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Kabir Hashim in Parliament yesterday questioned about an alleged move to sell off the historical Dawson Bungalow situated in the Kegalle District. “ The employees of the bungalow had informed about a move to sell it. They have complained that their opinion has not been called for to date,” the MP said.
The value of the US dollar and the Sri Lankan Rupee is determined by supply and demand. If the value of the dollar rises significantly, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has sufficient dollars to control it, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.
An awareness programme to educate the Sri Lankan migrant workers in Singapore on matters related to foreign remittances and foreign currency accounts was held at the High Commission of Sri Lanka recently with the collaboration of the People’s Bank of Sri Lanka. Over 100 participants attended the programme, the Foreign Ministry said.
The government has no plans to transfer 55 liquor licences from Sathosa outlets to companies owned by Arjun Aloysius, but the new licences will be awarded only on the basis of factors such as the population of the country and the arrival of tourists, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.
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