Govt. defaults on over Rs. 47 billion payback to Samurdhi funds
The government has defaulted on a payback of Rs. 47,650 million it had obtained from Samurdhi funds, according to the National Audit Office.
The government has defaulted on a payback of Rs. 47,650 million it had obtained from Samurdhi funds, according to the National Audit Office.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe directed the petroleum minister and officials to swiftly carry out a plan to revive the Trincomalee oil tank farm and incorporate it into the country’s economy.
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (04) held wide-ranging talks with his Sri Lankan counterpart M U M Ali Sabry focusing on facilitating Sri Lanka's economic recovery as well boosting bilateral trade.
The Sunday Times reported in July (2022) about an investigation carried out by the Global Finance Integrity (GFI); a think tank based in Washington, USA operating with government support.
The appointment of members to the independent commissions is likely to get delayed by several weeks, according to sources in parliament.
The NPP is organizing a protest in Milan, Italy today (05) to demand the holding of local government polls back in Sri Lanka.
Supplies to the canteen at the parliamentary complex are not taking place properly due to outstanding payments to the suppliers, reports said.
The FSP has ridiculed a government claim that the Sri Lanka Rupee has become stabilized.
A drop in production in paddy and tea last year due to the ban on chemical fertilizer has caused a loss of more than Rs. 245,000 million, a study has revealed.
The Ministry of Finance will abide by the Supreme Court ruling that prevents the withholding of funds for the local government polls, said state minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.