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⭕ Implementation first scheduled for April 1, 2025, then shifted to October 1, 2025, now postponed to April 1, 2026. ⭕ Postponement follows requests from international providers citing practical...
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⭕ Mr. Erik Solheim was appointed to lead the UN Environment Programme in 2016, with a 4-year term. ⭕ In 2018, UN audit found that Solheim spent $488,500 on travel in 22 months, being away for 529 days during that period. (around 80% of the time). ⭕ The audit flagged 76 undocumented days in Oslo and Paris with no official purpose. ⭕ 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇩🇰 Denmark, and 🇳🇱 Netherlands froze UNEP funds after the audit...
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Update: Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been remanded until 26th August for alleged misuse of state funds.
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1. 🇮🇳 Mukesh Ambani - $118B 2. 🇵🇰 Shahid Khan - $13.5B 3. 🇧🇩 Mossa Bin Shamsher - $12B* 4. 🇳🇵 Binod Chaudhary - $1.6B 5. 🇱🇰 Ishara Nanayakkara - $1.6B - Gulf News Report
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⭕️John Keells has gone to court to resolve the matter and argued that the vehicles could be released under a bank guarantee. ⭕️ The court was informed that Sri Lanka Customs is considering the guarantee for the disputed duty amount and is prepared to release all vehicles except six. (Total detained - 997) ⭕️An expert committee from the Universities of Peradeniya and Moratuwa, along with engineers from BYD, is...
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1. Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 ❤️ 2. Mo’orea 🇵🇫 (French Polynesia) 3. Socotra 🇾🇪 (Yemen) 4. Madeira 🇵🇹 (Portugal) 5. Galápagos 🇪🇨 (Ecuador) 6. Great Exuma 🇧🇸 (Bahamas) 7. Seychelles 🇸🇨 8. Achill Island 🇮🇪 (Ireland) 9. Koh Lipe 🇹🇭 (Thailand) 10. Milos 🇬🇷 (Greece) - Annual ranking of the world’s best islands Big 7 Travel (Enjoy Travel Group) #SriLanka #VisitSriLanka
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⭕ Director General of Trade and Investment Policies, Pradeep Kumara, resigned after refusing to implement a tax order on onions and potatoes without Cabinet approval. ⭕ The Finance Ministry...
⭕ In August 2025, inflation (CCPI) rose to 1.2 % year‑on‑year, ending an 11‑month deflationary streak. ⭕ Most economists consider ~2% inflation per year ideal, as it encourages spending and...
⭕ Ceylon Electricity Board has been divided into 4 new entities under the new Electricity Act. ⭕ The restructure targets separate management of generation, transmission, distribution, and system...
Former President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe (76) was arrested on today by the CID over corruption allegations tied to misuse of state funds. ⭕ Investigators allege Rs. 16.9M (~$50,000) in...
The gov plans to import 2,000 new cabs for official use. They are probably planning to import regular ICE vehicles. But data shows that switching to electric is a no-brainer: ⭕ Govt petrol cabs avg...
⭕ A on going study by University of Peradeniya study reveals that 50%+ of state university graduates in some disciplines are migrating permanently, never returning to Sri Lanka. ⭕ In the worst-hit...
⭕ In the past 3 years, 226+ engineers from the Ceylon Electricity Board left for overseas jobs – 20% of its engineering workforce. ⭕ Popular destinations: Australia 🇦🇺 & Ireland 🇮🇪 offering...
Sri Lanka Railways has launched a mandatory identification verification system for train ticket reservations. ⭕ All passengers now must provide NIC number (Sri Lankan citizens) or passport number...
⭕ May of 2012, SupremeSAT registered with the BOI with a stated investment of Rs 1.828 billion. ⭕ Ownership: Supreme Global Holdings (80%) and Supreme SL Investment (20%). The project was led by R....
head of state. ⭕️ Imagine a former president 10 or 15 years...
They are basic needs to function as a former head of state. ⭕️ Imagine a former president 10 or 15 years...
Here's why it's a terrible idea: ⭕️ Who’s affected? Living former Presidents &...
⭕ ~1,000 BYD Atto 3 EVs detained by Customs since July 2025 due to a motor-capacity classification dispute worth Rs. 4 billion in potential additional taxes. ⭕ The core issue: Do these imported BYD...
⭕ United States adjusted reciprocal tariff rates for 69 partners based on their trade balances, security alignment and negotiation outcomes. 1. 🇦🇫 Afghanistan - 15% 2. 🇩🇿 Algeria - 30% 3. 🇦🇴...
⭕ An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s 🇷🇺 Kamchatka Peninsula, 136 km (84 miles) east Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. ⭕ Tsunami alerts issued for 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇺🇸 United States...
⭕ Government has issued 25,508 duty-free permits to public servants since the suspension of vehicle imports in 2020 — Min. Anil Jayantha. ⭕ Most permits allow a duty concession up to Rs. 3.6 million...
⭕ 🇱🇰 CBSL says merchants cannot impose 2.5%–3% extra charges on debit or credit card payments, as merchant agreements with banks ban passing processing fees to customers. ⭕ Despite this, in...
⭕ 1,489 doctors, including specialists, migrated from 2022-2024 due to economic crisis. ⭕ Estimated financial loss to taxpayers: Rs. 12.5B (US$41.5M). ⭕ 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka's healthcare workforce:...
