Tags #ceylonwire Emeritus Professor Warns of Significant Population Decline in Sri Lanka Due to Decreasing Birth Rate CeylonWire January 8, 2024 Emeritus Professor of Demography at the University of Colombo, W. Indralal De Silva, has raised concerns about a substantial decline
Tags #ceylonwire Significant Surge in Workers’ Remittances: Sri Lanka Registers 57.5% Increase in 2023, Central Bank Reports CeylonWire January 6, 2024 The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has reported a noteworthy upswing in workers’ remittances for the year 2023, reflecting
Tags #ceylonwire Sri Lanka to Introduce Robust Regulatory Framework for Moneylending and Microfinance Businesses CeylonWire January 5, 2024 In a significant stride towards financial sector governance, the Sri Lankan government is poised to unveil a comprehensive regulatory framework
Tags #ceylonwire Protest by Rohingya Refugees in Sri Lanka Against UN Refugee Agency’s Office Closure CeylonWire January 4, 2024 Several Rohingya refugees in Sri Lanka staged a protest outside the office of the United Nations refugee agency this week,
Tags #ceylonwire Health Ministry Reports Record High of 124 Drug Quality Failures in 2023 CeylonWire January 3, 2024 The Medical Supplies Division of the Health Ministry has disclosed a staggering figure of 124 drugs failing quality tests in
Tags #CEB Minister Declares Crackdown on Employee Misconduct at CEB, Unveils Comprehensive Reforms CeylonWire January 3, 2024 In a decisive move aimed at addressing service disruptions and enhancing efficiency within the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Power and
Tags #ceylonwire Central Environment Authority Cracks Down on Illegal Plastic Production, Files Cases Against 180 Manufacturers in 2023 CeylonWire January 3, 2024 In a concerted effort to curb illegal plastic and polythene production, the Central Environment Authority (CEA) has initiated a significant
Tags #ceylonwire Government Considers Waiving Value-Added Tax (VAT) on Chemical Fertilizer for Upcoming ‘Yala’ Cultivation Season CeylonWire January 2, 2024 In a statement made at an event in Sooriyawewa, Minister Amaraweera revealed that he has discussed the possibility of lifting
Tags #ceylonwire Unprecedented Surge: Record-High Vegetable Prices Hit the Country Amidst Heavy Rainfall CeylonWire January 2, 2024 The Peliyagoda Manning Public Trade Association reported today that the nation is witnessing the highest recorded vegetable prices in recent
Tags #ceylonwire National Transport Commission (NTC) Declares No Bus Fare Revision Despite Lanka Auto Diesel Price Hike CeylonWire January 1, 2024 In light of the Rs. 29 increase in the retail price of a litre of Lanka Auto Diesel, and in