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Should expand tax net instead of further increasing taxes – Ravi

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2 weeks ago

November 20, 2023

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Former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake says that it is necessary to introduce means to reduce the tax burden of the general public.
While it is true that the IMF is a must to step out of bankruptcy, we do not have to dance to every single tune of the IMF,” he said speaking to the media.

What we need is to present a creative, modern programme to reduce taxes,” the former Finance Minister said, clarifying that what should be done is to widen the tax net rather than increasing the burden of those who are already paying taxes.

Mr. Karunanayake stated this while responding to the media after making an observation tour with regard to a Grade 1 student dying due to the collapse of a school wall last week.

He urged authorities to take immediate measures to address all school constructions done below par.

In addition, a programme was also initiated under his purview to do repairs to the Weragoda Vidyalaya in Wellampitiya, where the unfortunate incident took place.

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Upul Tharanga to chair cricket selection committee

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2 mins ago

December 4, 2023

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Sports Minister Harin Fernando today (04) announced that Upul Tharanga will replace Pramodya Wickramasinghe as Chairman of the Cricket Selection Committee.

The minister added that 10 names have already been recommended as selectors and that a new selection committee would be appointed soon.

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SLC complains to CIABOC over ex-sports minister

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8 mins ago

December 4, 2023

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) says that they have formally lodged a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption in Sri Lanka against Mr. Roshan Ranasinghe MP over the alleged misuse of funds provided by SLC to the National Sports Fund for the development of various other sports in Sri Lanka.

A statement issued by the SLC states :

The decision to file this complaint stems from the concern that Mr. Roshan Ranasinghe MP has not appropriately disclosed the utilization of funds allocated by SLC for the intended purposes.

This move comes in the wake of a discernible disparity between the information disclosed to the media by Mr. Ranasinghe MP and the response received by SLC under a Right to Information (RTI) application, outlining the specifics of the expenditures made.

SLC wishes to emphasize the importance of maintaining the integrity of financial transactions and ensuring that funds are utilized for their designated purposes and the said formal complaint filed with the Bribery Commission underscores SLC’s dedication to upholding the highest standards of governance and ethics within the realm of sports administration.

SLC trusts that the Bribery Commission will conduct a thorough investigation into the matter to ascertain the facts and take appropriate action as necessary and Sri Lanka Cricket will continue to collaborate with relevant authorities to ensure a fair and just resolution to this issue, as part of its ongoing commitment to the promotion and advancement of sports in Sri Lanka.

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Kelaniya Uni. closed indefinitely

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5 hours ago

December 4, 2023

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The University of Kelaniya, excluding the Faculty of Medicine, has been closed until further notice.

Accordingly, all hostels of the university excluding the Medical Faculty’s hostels, will remain closed while all students have been instructed to vacate their respective hostels before 8.00 am on Tuesday (Dec. 05).

The closure is in response to the abduction and the assault of two security guards by a group of students.