Sunday, December 5, 2010
Prime Minister Says No Democratic Nation Should Stay Silence Over The London Demonstrations
Prime Minister D.M Jayaratna said today that no democratic nation in the world should stay in silence with regarding the incident happened to Sri Lankan President in London where the LTTE Sympathizers demonstrated against his visit at the Air Port last week.He also stressed that the double stranded of some western countries on terrorism should be revealed to the world.
Floods Displaced 62,000 People Island Wide
Due to the floods experienced in several parts of the country two people have been died and around 62,000 people were displaced according the Disaster Management Center.The two deaths were reported from Matara and Welimada areas .
Rain and Floods also damaged around 188 houses island wide and 1237 houses partially during last few weeks.According to the Disaster Management Center 6244 displaced persons were now locate in 56 camps situated Island wide.
Rain and Floods also damaged around 188 houses island wide and 1237 houses partially during last few weeks.According to the Disaster Management Center 6244 displaced persons were now locate in 56 camps situated Island wide.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Two Sluice Gates Of Victoria Reservoir Opened
Two sluice gates of the Victoria Reservoir opened today due to the heavy showers prevails today.This is the first time that these gates were opened automatically since the year 2005.
According to the authorities all gates of Victoria Reservoir will open if the heavy showers continues during the coming days .
According to the authorities all gates of Victoria Reservoir will open if the heavy showers continues during the coming days .
Government To Import Chicken And Eggs For Festive Season
Government to import Chicken and Eggs to the country for this festive season to keep the prices of these food items stable according to the Minister of Co operatives and Internal Trade Jhonston Fernando.
Several Roads In And Off Colombo Flooded
Several Main Roads in and off Colombo were flooded due to the heavy showers prevails today almost whole day.According the Police Emergency Unit the Roads Thunmulla Junction,Cemetery Roundabout(Borella),Armour Street,Kirulapona ,Ayurveda Junction and Robert Gunawardena Road were flooded following the heavy showers.
Friday, December 3, 2010
President Rajapaksha Returned To Island
President Rajapaksha To Return Home This Eve
President Mahinda Rajapaksha is due to return to the country this eve from London.According to the Government sources Government Ministers and Parliamentarians are arranged arousing welcome for the President at Katunayake International Air Port in Colombo.
Opposition Leader Proposed The Speeker To Appoint A Committee To Inquire MP Jyalath Jayawardena
The opposition leader Ranil Wikramasinha today proposed the speaker to appoint a committee to inquire whether the opposition MP Dr Jayalath Jayawardena is involved in protest held at London against Sri Lankan President.Opposition Leader has further said that If he is found not guilty in this inquiry government should release him with all the allegations they made against him.
The chief government whip Minister Dinesh Gunawardena too agreed with the proposal.
Minister Weerawansha And Supporters Protest Infront Of British High Commission In Colombo
The leader of the National Freedom Front and Minister of Construction and Engineering Wimal Weerawansha and his supporters today marched towards the British High Commission in Colombo and hold a protest there to opposed the British government's failure to provide security for the visiting Sri Lankan President when he arrived London.
Manwhile the consular division of the high commission is reportedly as closed today for public.British High Commission in Colombo yesterday said that the British government has nothing do with the cancellation of the speech of sri alnkan president at oxford union as it is a private affair.
Manwhile the consular division of the high commission is reportedly as closed today for public.British High Commission in Colombo yesterday said that the British government has nothing do with the cancellation of the speech of sri alnkan president at oxford union as it is a private affair.
Controversial Opposition MP Made A Special Statement In Parliament While Government MP's Interfere
Opposition MP Dr.Jayalatah Jayawardena who faced an assault from the hands of top Government Ministers yesterday made a special statement in Parliament today and said that he is not a representative of Tigers and was not involved the protests held by certain Tamil Group in Heathrow Air Port in London against the visiting Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksha on 29th of November.
He stressed that the day which protest held he was in Itlay and not in Britain.Commenting on the allegations and assult made against him by Government Ministers Dr.Jayawardene has said he will pray that no MP will face such a false accusations and violation of human rights in the future,
When Dr Jayawardene made his speech several government MP's tried to interfere his speech which was prevented by the speeker chamal rajapaksha.The speeker advised several government Mp's and said if they continue this behaviour will not hesitstent to remove them from the house for a week.
He stressed that the day which protest held he was in Itlay and not in Britain.Commenting on the allegations and assult made against him by Government Ministers Dr.Jayawardene has said he will pray that no MP will face such a false accusations and violation of human rights in the future,
When Dr Jayawardene made his speech several government MP's tried to interfere his speech which was prevented by the speeker chamal rajapaksha.The speeker advised several government Mp's and said if they continue this behaviour will not hesitstent to remove them from the house for a week.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Parliament Proceedings Postponed For 10 Minutes As Three Government Ministers Attempt To Assault Opposition MP
Following the cancellation of President Rajapaksha's Speach at Oxford Union three Government Ministers attempted to assault the MP of the main opposition United National Party(UNP) Dr.Jayalath Jayawardena today at the Parliament charging that the MP is behind the protests held at Heath row Air Port on 29th of November when President arrived London.
The protests were organized by pro LTTE groups in London it has been reported.
Ministers Chief Government Whip Dinesh Gunawardena,Anura Priyadharshana Yapa and Jagath Pushpakumara were tried to assault the opposition MP which was prevented by other MP's.
Due to the tension occurred Parliament proceedings postponed by 10 minutes.
Oxford Union Canceled The Sri Lankan President's Speech Citing Security Reasons
Oxford Union has canceled the speech of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksha scheduled to be delivered in Wednesday Night at Oxford University citing
security reasons due to the protests conducted by Pro LTTE supporters in London.
The Oxford Union has announced yesterday the cancellation of the scheduled speech of Sri Lankan President.President Rajapaksha arrived London on 29th of November to address the Oxford Union.
President was due to address the Union in November but canceled the event at that time due to the swear in ceremony of the President's second term of office held in 18th of November.
security reasons due to the protests conducted by Pro LTTE supporters in London.
The Oxford Union has announced yesterday the cancellation of the scheduled speech of Sri Lankan President.President Rajapaksha arrived London on 29th of November to address the Oxford Union.
President was due to address the Union in November but canceled the event at that time due to the swear in ceremony of the President's second term of office held in 18th of November.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Sri Lanka Remains As A Low Prevalent Country In HIV/AIDS-But Risk Factors Are Everywhere
World AIDS Day falls today(01).According the Sri Lanka's National STD/AIDS Control Programme 1285 HIV Infections were reported since the reporting of first AIDS Patient from the country in 1987.Out of these HIV Infections 332 got AIDS.
There are 46 HIV Infected infants in the Country who got the virus through their mothers.It has been reported that 90 percent of these mothers infected from the virus through their husbands.According to the reports it has been estimated that there are around 3000 HIV Infected people who are above the age of 15 years and 35 Children who are under the age 15.When comparing to other South East Asian Countries Sri Lanka still having a low prevalence on spreading HIV/AIDS but their are high risk factors prevails in the local society which may have cause spreading of the disease Doctors stressed.
There are 46 HIV Infected infants in the Country who got the virus through their mothers.It has been reported that 90 percent of these mothers infected from the virus through their husbands.According to the reports it has been estimated that there are around 3000 HIV Infected people who are above the age of 15 years and 35 Children who are under the age 15.When comparing to other South East Asian Countries Sri Lanka still having a low prevalence on spreading HIV/AIDS but their are high risk factors prevails in the local society which may have cause spreading of the disease Doctors stressed.
Ministry Of External Affairs To Avoid Commenting On Materials Published In Wiki Leaks
The Ministry Of External Affairs has said today that the Ministry
does not wish to comment publicly on Privileged Communications of a
Foreign Government put in the Public Domain by Wiki Leaks however added
that if the contents reveal any material related to Sri Lanka's
interests these will be taken up through Diplomatic Ch annals
The press release issued by the Ministry today has stated that the Ministry of External Affairs will not condone the act of the putting the privileged and .confidential information in a Public Domain in an illegal manner.However the Ministry is in the process of obtaining the contents of the documents allegedly pertaining to Sri Lanka put in the Wiki Leaks Web Site the release further stressed.
The press release issued by the Ministry today has stated that the Ministry of External Affairs will not condone the act of the putting the privileged and .confidential information in a Public Domain in an illegal manner.However the Ministry is in the process of obtaining the contents of the documents allegedly pertaining to Sri Lanka put in the Wiki Leaks Web Site the release further stressed.
One Person Killed And 16 Injured Due To A Grenade Blast At Nuwara Eliya Police Station
One person killed and 16 including 14 Police Officers were injured due to a Grenade Blast occurred in Nuwara Eliya Police Station(Hill Country) to day.
A suspect who was arrested by the Police men with 16 gram mes Marijuana blasted the Grenade near the Police Station gate when he was stopped by Police Officers while trying to escape.The Suspect was killed from the blast.
According to the Police Spokesman the suspect was arrested today and brought to the Police Station and there he threatened to blast the Grenade inside his pocket and ran.At that time Two Police Officers who guarded the gate tried to stop him and the suspect blasted the grenade.
A suspect who was arrested by the Police men with 16 gram mes Marijuana blasted the Grenade near the Police Station gate when he was stopped by Police Officers while trying to escape.The Suspect was killed from the blast.
According to the Police Spokesman the suspect was arrested today and brought to the Police Station and there he threatened to blast the Grenade inside his pocket and ran.At that time Two Police Officers who guarded the gate tried to stop him and the suspect blasted the grenade.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Wiki Leaks Report Says Sri Lanka's Bid To Host Commonwealth Heads Of State Summit Turned Down Due To HR Concerns
According to the Wiki Leaks revelations on Sri Lanka it stated that Commonwealth Political Director Amitav Banarji has said in June 2009 that the Sri Lanka's offer to host the next Commonwealth heads of summit was turned down due to Human Rights concerns.
Banarji has reported as saying that the Human Rights Situation in both during and after the Military Offensive had been raised informally and off the record by UK during last Commonwealth Ministerial action group meeting.
Banarji has reported as saying that the Human Rights Situation in both during and after the Military Offensive had been raised informally and off the record by UK during last Commonwealth Ministerial action group meeting.
President Rajapaksha To Meet British Defense Secretary Liam Fox
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksha who left for United Kingdom yesterday due to meet higher officials in British Government including Defense Secretary Liam Fox during his visit there.
President Rajapaksha is in UK on an invitation of the Oxford University officials and scheduled to address Oxford Union on Thursday(02).
President Rajapaksha is in UK on an invitation of the Oxford University officials and scheduled to address Oxford Union on Thursday(02).
High Court Postponed Hearing The Bail Application Of University Student Activist
Colombo High Court today postponed the court hearing on bail application submitted by the Convener of Inter University Federation Udul Premarathna till 24th of January.Udul is remanded on the allegations of damaging valuable properties belongs to University Grants Commission Building in Colombo 07 last month during a students protest.
High Court Decided To Postpone The Trial On High Corp
Colombo High Court has decided today to postponed the hearing of Hi Corp Court Case against Imprisoned former Army Commander General Sarath Fonseka till the Supreme Court issue their verdict on whether the court martial is a valid court or not.
General Sarath Fonseka who is in Welikada Prison was produced before the courts today by prison officials.
The Supreme Court is due to hear the trial on court martial in 06th of December.
General Sarath Fonseka who is in Welikada Prison was produced before the courts today by prison officials.
The Supreme Court is due to hear the trial on court martial in 06th of December.
US Embassy In Sri Lanka Criticized The Wiki leaks Revelations On Sri Lanka
While criticizing the Wiki leaks web site for revealing secret documents of American State the United States Embassy in Sri Lanka said that the United States Government will take relevant measures to prevent leaking of state security matters in future.
US Embassy issued an official statement regarding the leakage of secret documents of American state after it has been revealed that more then 3000 secret documents belongs to US state on Sri Lanka too published in controversial Wiki leaks web site.
The statement also stressed that these revelations of Wiki leaks web site is an uncompleted statement onUS foreign policy.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Health Ministry To Reduce The Long Queue Of Heart Patients In Colombo National Hospital
Health Minister Maithrepala Sirisena has said today that to reduce the long queue of Heart Patients waiting list at the Colombo National Hospital some patients in the list are transferred to Karapitiya (in Southern Province) and Sri Jayawardenapura (Colombo suburbs) Hospitals for heart surgery.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Sri Lanka And Pakistan Signed Four Bi Lateral Agreements
Sri Lanka and Pakistan signed 4 Bi lateral agreements yesterday in Colombo with the presense of visisting Pakistani President Asif Al Zaradari and Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksha.
The two presidents hold two hour talak at the Presdients Office in Colombo prior to signing these agreements.The signed agreements are on Visa concessions for .Employers,Agricultural,Administration and Arts
The two presidents hold two hour talak at the Presdients Office in Colombo prior to signing these agreements.The signed agreements are on Visa concessions for .Employers,Agricultural,Administration and Arts
Two People Died And FIve Injured Due To Rainy Weather
Two People died and Five were injured in past few days due to heavy showers along with strong winds prevails in the country since two weeks.Also nearly 54,000 people affected due to the flood condition prevails in several parts of the country caused by rain.
According the Disaster Management Center Around 61 houses were completely destroyed and 25 houses were partially destroyed due to the rain.The worst affected are Monaragala,Gmapaha,Puttalam,Mannar,Jaffna and Vavuniya Districts.
Meanwhile the National Building Research Organization has said that there is a high risk of land slides in many areas in the country if the rain continues in coming days.
According the Disaster Management Center Around 61 houses were completely destroyed and 25 houses were partially destroyed due to the rain.The worst affected are Monaragala,Gmapaha,Puttalam,Mannar,Jaffna and Vavuniya Districts.
Meanwhile the National Building Research Organization has said that there is a high risk of land slides in many areas in the country if the rain continues in coming days.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Nearly 1000 Families Re Settled In Valikkalam Of Northern Sri Lanka
Nearly 1000 families were re settled in Valikkalam in Northern Sri Lanka today which was earlier a High Security Zone.Sri Lankan Army removed the High Security Zone to re settle the original owners of the land in the area according to Military.Government Ministers including EPDP Leader Douglas Devananda were present at the occasion.
Senior Minister Tissa Vitharana Unhappy On Salary Increment Of Govt.Servants
The Senior Government Minister Professor Tissa Vitharana today told in Parliament that he is disappointed over the Salary Increment given under the 2011 Budget Proposals for the Government Servants and insisted that at least Rs.2500 Salary Increment should have given.
Speeker Warned Govt. MP Carder On Using Obscene Language
The Speaker Chamal Rajapaksha warned MP Abdul Carder who recently crossed over to the Government from the Main Opposition United National Party(UNP) to avoid using obscene language when addressing others in Parliament after he used an obscene language against MP Mangala Samaraweera this morning.Speaker has also instructed MP Carder to take back the comments he made.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Sri Lanka's Debt For Year 2010 Is Rs.4,347,500 Million
Sri Lanka's Debt for the year 2010 is Rs Million 4,347,500 the chief Government Whip Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has said in Parliament today.Out of this debt Rs.2,544,200 million belongs to local loans and Rs.1,803,300 million are from foreign loans.
Minister Gunawardena revealed these facts as a reply to the question raised by Opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake regarding the foreign debt of the country.
Pakistan President Al Zardari To Arrive Sri Lanka Tomorrow
The President of Islamic Republic Of Pakistan Asif Al Zardari is due to arrive Sri Lanka for a four day official visit tomorrow morning.He is visiting Sri Lanka on an invitation of President Mahinda Rajapaksha.
University Students Federation Convener Furher Remanded
Colombo Chief Magistrate today ordered to further remand of the imprisoned convener of the Inter University Federation Udul Premarathne till 10th of December.He and 21 other students of Inter University Federation were charged for entering and damaging the properties of University Grants Commission Building in Colombo last month.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
No Price Hike In Fuel Next 12 Months
The Petroleum Development Minister Susil Prem Jayantha has said today that there will be no price increase of petroleum in next 12 months.Speaking to the media after assuming duties in his ministry today the Minister has said that government will stop purchasing fuel from global market and looking to buy fuel from friendly neighbor countries.
Another Minister And Three Deputies Sworn In To Day
A Senior Minister and three Deputy Ministers were sworn in before President Mahinda Rajapaksha at the Temple Trees this eve bringing the total number of Ministers in present cabinet to 61 and Deputy Ministers to 34.Accordingly MP Milroy Fernando sworn in as the Minister of Social Welfare and MP's Neomal Perera as Deputy Minister of External Affairs, Sarath Kumara Guneratne as Deputy Minister of State Resources and Enterprise Development and Wijaya Dahanayake as Deputy Minister of Public Administration.
Rs.21,71,303 Spent Daily To Remove Garbage From Colombo City
Rs.21,71,303 has spent daily by the Colombo Municipal Council to remove garbage from City of Colombo The Minister of Provincial Councils MP Indika Bandaranaike has said in Parliament today.According to the Minister daily around 700 tonnes of garbage are collected from the Colombo City and in some days garbage is collected two or three times.
Miniater Bandaranaike revealed these facts as a response to the question raised on collecting garbage in Colombo City by Opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake.MP Karunanayake said that the government is giving false details on collecting garbage in the city and charged that the government is not having a proper policy to dispose garbage in the city.
However denying these charges Minister Bandaranaike has said that government is having a national policy in collecting garbage.
Miniater Bandaranaike revealed these facts as a response to the question raised on collecting garbage in Colombo City by Opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake.MP Karunanayake said that the government is giving false details on collecting garbage in the city and charged that the government is not having a proper policy to dispose garbage in the city.
However denying these charges Minister Bandaranaike has said that government is having a national policy in collecting garbage.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Thunder Showers To Continue Tomorrow
Thunder Showers prevails in the Country will continue tonight as well assisted with strong winds according to the Meteorological Department.
Met Department sources said that occasional showers will expected in Eastern,Central and Uva Provinces while evening thunder showers will experienced mostly in the Western Coastal areas tomorrow.
Met Department sources said that occasional showers will expected in Eastern,Central and Uva Provinces while evening thunder showers will experienced mostly in the Western Coastal areas tomorrow.
300 Houses And 16,000 Residents Affected Due To Heavy Showers Prevailes In The Country
Nearly 300 houses were damaged and around 16,000 residents were displaced due to the heavy showers assisted by winds and flood conditions prevails in the country at present according to the Disaster Management Center.Several Roads in and around Colombo seen flooded caused heavy traffic during the evening and some Roads are closed due to the flood situation.
Nearly 3500 people were displaced in the Districts of Kandy,Matara,Nuwara Eliya,Kurunagala,Puttalam and Monaragala due to the showers which lasted few hours today.Two Camps for the displaced were set up in Puttalam and Gamapaha Districts according to the Disaster Management Center.
Several Roads including the High Level Road connected to the Baseline Junction were flooded and some schools and Temples situated in flooded roads too were affected by this.
Nearly 3500 people were displaced in the Districts of Kandy,Matara,Nuwara Eliya,Kurunagala,Puttalam and Monaragala due to the showers which lasted few hours today.Two Camps for the displaced were set up in Puttalam and Gamapaha Districts according to the Disaster Management Center.
Several Roads including the High Level Road connected to the Baseline Junction were flooded and some schools and Temples situated in flooded roads too were affected by this.
President Appointed Ministry Secretaries
President Mahinda Rajapaksha yesterday appointed secretaries to the 53 Ministries including Secretaries of the President and the Prime Minister.
The Judge Panel Of White Flag Case Ordered A Pvt T.V Channal To Produced An Original Video Of Gen.Fonseka's Speech
The three member judge panel who are conducting the White Flag case filed against Imprisoned Former Army Commander General Sarath Fonseka today(24) ordered a local Private T.V Ch annal who recorded General Fonseka's speech regarding the White Flag Case in a rally to produced the original video of that rally to the next court proceedings.
The case is held regarding a statement said to be made by General Fonseka as a presidential candidate during last January's Presidential Campaign rally stating that he learned from a third party that the Defense Secretary had ordered to kill LTTE Leaders who came with white flags to surrender to Armed Forces during the final phase of the war.
The three member judge panel ordered the original video footage after the Attorney of the Defendant requested to do so.
The next court proceeding on the case is due to held in 29th of November.
The case is held regarding a statement said to be made by General Fonseka as a presidential candidate during last January's Presidential Campaign rally stating that he learned from a third party that the Defense Secretary had ordered to kill LTTE Leaders who came with white flags to surrender to Armed Forces during the final phase of the war.
The three member judge panel ordered the original video footage after the Attorney of the Defendant requested to do so.
The next court proceeding on the case is due to held in 29th of November.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Chandima Weerakkody Appointed As New Dep.Speeker
The Government MP for Galle District(Southern Province) Chandima Weerakkody was appointed as the new Deputy Speaker unanimously today during Parliamentary Proceedings.
Ministry Of Health To Expand Local Drug Production
The Ministry Of Health is planned to increase the manufacturing of Medicinal Drugs up to 3500 million tablets annually from the present annual production of 1200 million tablets to meet the local demand.Under this plan Ministry aims to increased the annual Drug Production of State Pharmaceuticals Corporation(SPMC) to meet 75 percent of local demand according to Ministry sources.
In view of this SPMC yesterday opened a new Drug manufacturing Unit to increase it's production.At present the SPMC produced 63 varieties of Drugs and released to the market under the generic name.
Meanwhile the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation which imported the Drugs for Government Hospitals expand their Distribution Services with opening new Drug Stores in five cities with the cost of Rs.150 million.
In view of this SPMC yesterday opened a new Drug manufacturing Unit to increase it's production.At present the SPMC produced 63 varieties of Drugs and released to the market under the generic name.
Meanwhile the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation which imported the Drugs for Government Hospitals expand their Distribution Services with opening new Drug Stores in five cities with the cost of Rs.150 million.
Main Opposition UNP To Vote Against The Budget
The Secretary of the main opposition United National Party(UNP) Tissa Attanayake said today that his party decided to vote against the Government's 2011 Budget Proposals as it failed to met people's expectations.Government totally failed to deliver goods to the people as promised he stressed.
Addressing a media briefing in Colombo today UNP Secretary said that although Government failed to give concessions to the people it spent millions of rupees to maintain a jumbo Cabinet.Sri Lanka's Cabinet is the largest Cabinet in the world he further added.
Addressing a media briefing in Colombo today UNP Secretary said that although Government failed to give concessions to the people it spent millions of rupees to maintain a jumbo Cabinet.Sri Lanka's Cabinet is the largest Cabinet in the world he further added.
The Debate On Second Reading Of The Budget Began Today
The debate on the second reading of Government's 2011 Budget is began today and will continue till 29th of November.The voting for the second reading will be held in eve of 29th of November.
The Committee level Budget Debate will begin in 30th of November and continue till 10th of December.The Final voting for the Budget will take place in Parliament in eve of 10th of December.
The Committee level Budget Debate will begin in 30th of November and continue till 10th of December.The Final voting for the Budget will take place in Parliament in eve of 10th of December.
Monday, November 22, 2010
President Wants Newly Appointed Cabinet Ministers To Stop Criticizing Their Predecessors
After Newly Appointed Cabinet Members took their oaths this morning President Mahinda Rajapaksha had advised the Cabinet Ministers avoid criticizing their predecessors and work to end corruption in their ministries.He also praised the two deputy ministers who turned down the offered Ministerial Posts to them and remained as Deputy Ministers.
More From The Budget
While announcing that all the BOI(Board Of Investment) Projects failed to initiate during last five years should submit fresh applications President Mahinda Rajapaksha said during his Budget Speech that the two locally based International Air Lines the Sri Lankan and Mihin Air Lines will exempted from taxes to increase the profits of those Air Lines within next 10 years.
Except this the other Benefits offered from the Budget includes removing all taxes imposed on importing medicines and medical supplies completely ,granting Rs.100,000 for every third child born in a Soldiers Family and allocating three billion rupees for the economic welfare of the Soldiers.
Except this the other Benefits offered from the Budget includes removing all taxes imposed on importing medicines and medical supplies completely ,granting Rs.100,000 for every third child born in a Soldiers Family and allocating three billion rupees for the economic welfare of the Soldiers.
59 Member New Cabinet Sworn In
New Cabinet of the present government compromising 59 Members took their oaths before President Mahinda Rajapaksha this morning at Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.Ten Deputy Ministers were promoted as Ministers and the subject stream of some ministries too changed.
Electricity And Income Licence Taxes Increased
Under the new budget proposals the tax imposed on consumers consuming more then 90 units of electricity will be increased by 10 percent from next year.
Meanwhile Annual Income License Tax is increased by 10 percent.
Meanwhile Annual Income License Tax is increased by 10 percent.
Sri Lanka's Per Capita Income To Be US Dollers 4000 By Year 2016?
President has announced today that Government is planning to turn Sri Lanka's per income capita ratio to US Dollars 4000 by the year 2016.
Liquor,Tobacco And Casino Taxes Increased/Public Transport Vehicle Tax Reduced
Government also increased the Tax rates on Liquor,Tobacco and Casino from 35 percent to 40 percent from the new Budget Proposals presented to Parliament today.
The importing tax imposed on imported public transport vehicles reduced by 25 percent.
The importing tax imposed on imported public transport vehicles reduced by 25 percent.
2011 Budget-Foreign And Local Call Rates Revised/Taxes Removed From PC's And Softwares
From 2011 Budget Proposals President has announced that the Foreign Call Tax will be increased Rs.2 per minute with effect from next year and the Local Call charges will reduced from Rs.2 to Rs 1.50 per minute from July 2011.
Government also removed the Taxes implement on imported Computers and Software Products with immediate effect.
Government also removed the Taxes implement on imported Computers and Software Products with immediate effect.
President Rajapaksha Announced 5 Percent Inter Allowance And Rs.600 COL Increase For Govt.Servents From Budget
President Mahinda Rajapaksha presented the Sri Lankan Government's 2011 Budget Proposals to Parliament as finance minister and announced a 5 percent inter allowance (non pensionable) and 600 Rupees increase of Cost of Living Allowance for the Public Sector Employees with effect from January Next Year.All Pensioners also received Rs.300 increment from next year he said.
Under the new inter allowance some employees in Government Sector will entitled around Rs.3500 Salary Increase President stressed.President also said that the Salary Anomalies prevails in Government Sector will be solved with effective measures.
According the Budget Proposals 10,000 Unemployed Graduates will received employment in the Public Sector Banks from next year and 1500 Graduates will recruited to State Banks and Financial Institutions as Management Trainees.
A new Pension Scheme is introduced for the Private Sector Employees with 2 percent each contribution from Employer and the Employee as well as another 2 percent contribution from the Employers Provident Fund(EPF).
Under the new inter allowance some employees in Government Sector will entitled around Rs.3500 Salary Increase President stressed.President also said that the Salary Anomalies prevails in Government Sector will be solved with effective measures.
According the Budget Proposals 10,000 Unemployed Graduates will received employment in the Public Sector Banks from next year and 1500 Graduates will recruited to State Banks and Financial Institutions as Management Trainees.
A new Pension Scheme is introduced for the Private Sector Employees with 2 percent each contribution from Employer and the Employee as well as another 2 percent contribution from the Employers Provident Fund(EPF).
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Government To Present 2011 Budget Proposals Tomorrow
Government will present 2011 Budget Proposals to the Parliament Tomorrow(22).The Proposals will be presented to the Parliament at 1.30 P.M.
Government Servants ranging Intellectuals to Normal Employees are expecting a reasonable pay hike from this Budget to met the high Living Expenditure prevails in the Country.Meanwhile Government has hinted last weak that if the Monthly Salaries of State Employees increased by minimum of Rs.100 it may have resulted the cutting down of mega development projects launched by the government.Government also expected to introduced a simple Tax System from this Budget.
Government Servants ranging Intellectuals to Normal Employees are expecting a reasonable pay hike from this Budget to met the high Living Expenditure prevails in the Country.Meanwhile Government has hinted last weak that if the Monthly Salaries of State Employees increased by minimum of Rs.100 it may have resulted the cutting down of mega development projects launched by the government.Government also expected to introduced a simple Tax System from this Budget.
New Cabinet To Take Oaths Tomorrow
A Cabinet Re-shuffle is to take place tomorrow(22).According to the President's Media Unit the new Cabinet is scheduled to take oaths before the President Mahinda Rajapaksha tomorrow morning at 10 A.M at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.
Under the Cabinet Re Shuffle several Ministerial Portfolios are expected to shift and the roles of the Ministries too changed according to the President's Media.Also several Deputy Ministers are scheduled to be appointed as Ministers.
Under the Cabinet Re Shuffle several Ministerial Portfolios are expected to shift and the roles of the Ministries too changed according to the President's Media.Also several Deputy Ministers are scheduled to be appointed as Ministers.
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