Tag: Sri Lanka

Seven months after the tsunami, the UN says tsunami victims in Sri Lanka have not been properly consulted in tsunami reconstruction.Seven months after the tsunami, the UN says tsunami victims in Sri Lanka have not been properly consulted in tsunami reconstruction. “Since the tsunami last year, a greater part of post-tsunami relief, reconstruction and rehabilitation […]

Over one and quarter billion rupees is likely to be lost due to government’s recent Value Added Tax (VAT) exemptions on milk-powder and LP Gas. Over one and quarter billion rupees is likely to be lost due to government’s recent Value Added Tax (VAT) exemptions on milk-powder and LP Gas. A top Treasury source says […]

Security was stepped up and a curfew imposed in Sri Lanka’s northern Jaffna peninsula following the murder of a senior police officer and a sharp rise of tension in the area, the military said.Security was stepped up and a curfew imposed in Sri Lanka’s northern Jaffna peninsula following the murder of a senior police officer […]

Sri Lanka’s President Chandrika Kumaratunga has condemned the deaths of a police official and a barber in the northern town of Jaffna Sri Lanka’s President Chandrika Kumaratunga has condemned the deaths of a police official and a barber in the northern town of Jaffna The policeman was hacked to death by a mob after a […]

Security was stepped up and a curfew imposed in Sri Lanka’s northern Jaffna peninsula following the murder of a senior police officer and a sharp rise of tension in the area, the military said.Security was stepped up and a curfew imposed in Sri Lanka’s northern Jaffna peninsula following the murder of a senior police officer […]

A senior police officer was murdered by a mob in northern Sri Lanka Thursday after a barber giving a hair cut was accidentally shot dead, police chief Chandra Fernando said.A senior police officer was murdered by a mob in northern Sri Lanka Thursday after a barber giving a hair cut was accidentally shot dead, police […]

The government announced it will remove VAT on milk foods and gas to reduce the cost of living but increased VAT on other items without announcing it.The government announced it will remove VAT on milk foods and gas to reduce the cost of living but increased VAT on other items without announcing it. “To address […]

A senior police officer was murdered by a mob in northern Sri Lanka Thursday after a barber giving a hair cut was accidentally shot dead, police chief Chandra Fernando said.A senior police officer was murdered by a mob in northern Sri Lanka Thursday after a barber giving a hair cut was accidentally shot dead, police […]

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Society will pump in some US$ 30 mn over two years to set up water treatment and distribution systems in tsunami affected area.The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Society will pump in some US$ 30 mn over two years to set up water treatment and distribution systems […]

The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday urged Sri Lanka to restore the independence of its Central Bank, tighten monetary policy and urged cut backs in fuel subsidies, to maintain economic stability.The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday urged Sri Lanka to restore the independence of its Central Bank, tighten monetary policy and urged cut backs in […]

Value Added Tax or VAT on the government list of luxury items went up from 18 percent to 20 percent from August 1, said the Inland Revenue. Value Added Tax or VAT on the government list of luxury items went up from 18 percent to 20 percent from August 1, said the Inland Revenue. “The […]

OSLO, Aug 1 (AFP) – A leading Norwegian mediator in the ongoing peace process in Sri Lanka said on Monday he would put his mediation work on hold to participate in Norway’s general election campaign next month. OSLO, Aug 1 (AFP) – A leading Norwegian mediator in the ongoing peace process in Sri Lanka said […]