Write-ups

⭕️ The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) report reveals VFS Global wasn't the prime contractor; GBS Technology Services & IVS Global FZCO were involveagreeme ⭕️ VFS Global was picked without...

🔴 Former President and leading 2024 US presidential candidate Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania. ⭕ Several shots fired; Trump hit in the right ear. ⭕ He was Rushed off stage by...

⭕ Heavy showers over 100 mm expected in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. ⭕️ Public advised to take precautions against localized strong winds and...

1. Viren Nettasinghe 🏸 2. Ganga Senevirathne (🏊‍♀️- Women's 100m backstroke) 3. Kyle Abeysinghe (🏊 - Men's 100m freestyle) 4. Tharushi Karunarathne (🏃‍♀️ - Women's 800m) 5. Nadeesha Lekamge (...

⭕ ~922 letters announcing the termination of positions of Station Masters and Railway Controllers who are participating in the trade union action have been issued. ⭕ This is a lose-lose escalation...

⭕In comparison, in January 2023: The rate was at a historical high of ~365 LKR/USD. For live rates from all commercial banks in Sri Lanka 👉: https://t.co/PITfVwWGMe #SriLanka 🇱🇰 #ExchangeRates

⭕ Non-executive government employees, who reported for duty on July 8 and 9, 2024, will be granted a special salary increment as a token of appreciation for their dedication during a challenging...

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka's IT & BPM sector urges govt to reconsider new tax measures on export services. Industry warns of reduced competitiveness &

hindered growth. ⭕ Key facts: Sector generated ~$2B...

⭕ Public consultation on 2nd Electricity Tariff Revision of 2024 is now underway. Final decision to be announced July 15. ⭕ Want to know your potential new electricity bill? Use the calculator:...

⭕ These include private schools, tutoring classes, medical services, engineering services, survey services, and legal services. ⭕ "We need to address the issues where businesses under-report their...

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⭕ Unions demand gov't extend Rs 25,000 special monthly allowance, currently given to Executive Service category, to all government servants. ⭕ Meanwhile, President announces no more pay raises for...

Sri Lanka's 🇱🇰 IRD mandated TIN registration for all citizens 18 and older from Jan 1, 2024, regardless of income. The gov's plan is to

mandate a TIN number for daily transactions like opening...

⭕️ Dermatologists report rise in kidney disease cases linked to whitening creams. ⚕️ Experts urge caution: Avoid unregistered products. https://t.co/cPd34TCOAG

⭕Written: BEST in the World ⭕Practical: WORST in the World PLAB exam data shows ⭕ PLAB Test: Conducted by GMC, it assesses intl. medical graduates' skills & knowledge to practice medicine in...

The Customs Officers’ Union has called off its 2-day 'sick leave' campaign after the State Minister of Finance agreed in writing to

consider their demands and provide an audience regarding the...

⭕ Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 officially becomes the 8th country to introduce XP100 fuel. ⭕ Priced at Rs. 793 per litre, XP100 is said to be eco-friendly and high performance. https://t.co/ki2gAOF6G2

Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 and creditors agree on a $12 billion bond restructuring, a major step in resolving the nation's debt crisis post-2022

default. ⭕️ Bondholders will take a 28% nominal reduction on...

Key revenue-generating agencies in the country—Customs, Inland Revenue Department, and Excise—plan a 2-day token strike on July 4-5 against

the proposed Revenue Authority Act. ⭕️ The ongoing...