Govt. to provide annual allowance for religious school teachers
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to pay an annual allowance of Rs. 7,500, inclusive of both the teachers’ allowance and uniform allowance,
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Cabinet nod for Sri Lanka Navy to conduct maritime security operations
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the proposal presented by the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake,
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Israel PM Netanyahu nominates Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
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July 8, 2025
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald Trump he has nominated him for Nobel Peace Prize during a private dinner held at the White House between the two leaders.
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Govt set to introduce property tax in 2027
The government has agreed to introduce a nationwide property tax in the first half of 2027, according to the latest staff report issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Sri Lanka expects Trump tariff letter in next few days
Sri Lanka is expecting a formal communication on Trump tariffs in the ‘next few days’ Treasury Secretary
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SC Orders Police Officer to Compensate Farmers for Unlawful Arrest
The Supreme Court today (July 7) ruled that the Officer-in-Charge of the Aralaganwila Police, S.M.L.R. Bandara, must personally compensate two farmers by paying Rs. 30,000 each for their unlawful arrest and detention. The judgment was delivered following a fundamental rights petition filed on behalf of residents of Kalukele, situated along the Mahiyanganaya–Polonnaruwa main road, an area severely affected by the …
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Hamas says it delivered ‘positive response’ on Gaza ceasefire plan
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July 5, 2025
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Hamas says it has delivered a “positive response” to mediators on the latest proposal for a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal put forward by the US.
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IMF says Sri Lanka’s economic outlook remains positive
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July 4, 2025
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Sri Lanka’s economic outlook remains positive, however, global trade policy uncertainties pose significant risks to the country’s macroeconomic and social stability, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated.
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President Trump to Notify Countries of U.S. Tariff Rates, Skipping Trade Talks
President Donald Trump announced that starting Friday, the U.S. will begin sending letters to countries
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Sri Lanka Escapes Penalties after IMF Finds Data Errors
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July 4, 2025
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The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reviewed a series of noncomplying
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