Hijacked fishing vessel “Lorenzo Putha 4” rescued
The government received notification that the vessel “Lorenzo Putha 4” previously lost in the Arabian Sea, has been successfully rescued by the Seychelles Coast Guard.
The government received notification that the vessel “Lorenzo Putha 4” previously lost in the Arabian Sea, has been successfully rescued by the Seychelles Coast Guard.
The CID has noted with surprise the absence of any schedules in the cabinet papers relating to questionable medicines imports during the period Keheliya Rambukwella was the health minister.
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya has stated that the government has no intentions to implement any new indirect taxes that would escalate the prices of goods.
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has launched raids on businesses which are charging Value-Added Tax (VAT) from customers without being a VAT-registered entity, a senior official said.
The Bribery or Corruption Allegation Investigation Commission has issued a stern directive,
War heroes have an especial role to play in the elimination of corrupt and destructive economic terrorism, said opposition leader Sajith Premadasa.
Mainstream southern parties are monitoring the conduct of the new leader of the ITAK (TNA) in preparation for their presidential election campaigns.
The support of Tamil and other minority parties will be a crucial factor at future elections, according to political analysts.
The SJB is to draw big crowds to Colombo tomorrow (30) in an anti-government protest that also marks the launch of Sajith Premadasa’s presidential election campaign.
The fine for wearing a military uniform or emblem unlawfully is to be raised to Rs. 50,000 from Rs. 100.