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Most discussed topics in Parliament in May 2024
(Manthri.lk, 2024-06-11)This Infographic shows the most discussed topics in the 9th Parliament in May 2024 and the MPs who contributed the most to those topics. Topics and contributors are Governance, Administration and Parliamentary Affairs ... -
Most Active MPs in Parliament in May 2024
(Manthri.lk, 2024-06-12)This Infographic shows the Most Active MPs of the 9th Parliament in May 2024. They are Sajith Premadasa (SJB), Shehan Semasinghe (SLPP), Susil Premajayantha (SLPP), Ranjith Siyambalapitiya (SLPP) and S. M. M. Muszhaaraff ... -
Parliament Summary - May 2024
(Manthri.lk, 2024-06-10)This infographic includes the summary of parliament in May 2024. There were 7 parliament sittings in May 2024. During the 7 parliament sittings, 55 written questions were asked but only 32 were answered. There were 3 motions ... -
MPs Attendance in Parliament - February 2024
(Manthri.lk, 2024-03-15)This infographic shows the attendance of MPs in the parliament during the 6 sittings in February 2024. This infographic shows the 44 MPs who were absent for the ceremonial opening of the 5th session of the 9th Parliament ... -
Sri Lanka: National Port Master Plan: Technical Assistance Completion Report
(Manila: Asian Development Bank, 2021)The policy and advisory technical assistance (TA) aimed to support the Government of Sri Lanka in developing the National Port Master Plan (NPMP), including the restructuring of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA). The ... -
Sri Lanka: National Port Master Plan: Technical Assistance Report
(Manila: Asian Development Bank, 2016)This report is based on the consensus reached with the government and Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) regarding the Technical Assistance (TA) framework, implementation arrangements, cost, financing arrangements, and outline ... -
Sri Lanka: National Port Master Plan: Trincomalee Port Development - Technical Assistance Consultant’s Report Vol. 3 Parts 1-4
(Manila: Asian Development Bank, 2020-02)Trincomalee as a port is in full development and many uncertainties still exist. It is for this reason that the forecasts are not sufficient to base port development on. This report goes further than the forecasts in ... -
Sri Lanka: National Port Master Plan: Colombo Port Development - Technical Assistance Consultant’s Report Vol. 2 Parts 1-7
(Manila: Asian Development Bank, 2020-02)The Colombo Port Development Plan covers the next 30 years and includes an investment plan for priority projects to be carried out in the next 10 years, following an assessment of the characteristics of existing port ... -
Sri Lanka: National Port Master Plan: National Port Directions - Technical Assistance Consultant's Report Vol. 1 Parts 1-7
(Manila: Asian Development Bank, 2020)The objective of the National Port Direction is to identify the development needs of the Sri Lankan national ports both in terms of physical infrastructure needs and port governance needs. The needs assessments lead to ... -
Easter Sunday Attacks: Vijith Malalgoda Report - (Summary)
(2019-06-10)On April 22, 2019, then President Maithripala Sirisena appointed three member Special Investigation Board to conduct investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks on 21 April 2019. Justice Vijith Malalgoda headed the ... -
Easter Sunday Attacks: Select Committee of Parliament Report
(Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte: Parliament of Sri Lanka, 2019-10-23)On 22nd May 2019, a Parliamentary Select Committee was appointed to inquire and report to the Parliament on Easter Sunday attacks on 19 April 2019. There were 9 members in the committee and the then Deputy Speaker Ananda ... -
Easter Sunday Attacks: Janak De Silva Commission Report - Volume 1 (Final)
(2021-01-31)On 22nd of September 2019, then President Maithripala Sirisena appointed a Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Easter Sunday attacks on 19 April 2019. The commission consists of the following commissioners: Justice ... -
Benefits of Adopting Measures to Facilitate Trade: A Case Study on Forest Permits for Exporting Horticultural Products
(Colombo: Verité Research, 2024-09)Governments often mandate that traders secure permits before importing or exporting certain products to fulfill objectives such as protecting endangered species, endemic flora, and ensuring consumer safety. The time, cost, ... -
ස්පා කෙල්ල? සම්බාහන සේවිකාව? ඔබ තෝරාගන්නේ කුමක්ද?
(Colombo: Verité Research, 2024-01-26)On January 24 2024, Aruna and Lankadeepa newspapers reported on an incident involving a person stealing money from a masseuse's bank account. In their coverage, the masseuse was referred to as "ස්පා කෙල්ල (Spa Kella)" and ... -
කාන්තාවන් පමණක් ඝෘණාත්මකව ඉස්මතු කෙරෙන්නේ මන්ද?
(Colombo: Verité Research, 2024-01-22)On January 18, 2024, Dinamina and Divaina newspapers published articles on a crime involving three individuals. However, both reports disproportionately highlighted the woman in their headlines and content, despite the ... -
පුද්ගල ප්රථම භාෂාවක් භාවිතා කරමු!
(Colombo: Verité Research, 2024-01-23)On December 21 2023, Dinamina newspaper published an article on the issuance of separate driver’s licenses for individuals with disabilities. The article used the term "ආබාධිතයන්ට (Abadhithayanta)", which is considered ... -
Report to the Hon. Minister of Finance as required under Section 64 and 68 of the Monetary Law Act
(2022-03-10)This report dated 10th March 2022, was submitted by Ajith Nivard Cabraal, the Governor and the Chairman of the Monetary Board of Sri Lanka to Basil Rajapaksa, the Hon. Minister of Finance, under Section 64 and Section 68 ... -
Personal income tax (PIT): SL’s tax burden is less at lower incomes but more at high incomes compared to South Asia
(Colombo: Verite Research, 2024)Sri Lanka's personal income tax burden varies significantly between lower and higher income levels. At lower incomes, particularly for those earning below LKR 250,000 per month, the tax burden—measured as the percentage ... -
Personal Income Tax (PIT): SL has the highest income tax rate at a lower income level in South Asia
(Colombo: Verite Research, 2024)Sri Lanka imposes its highest tax rate at a relatively lower income threshold compared to other South Asian countries. Individuals earning over LKR 308,333 per month are subject to a steep 36% tax rate, making Sri Lanka ... -
Personal Income Tax (PIT): SL has the highest level of income with zero tax in South Asia
(Colombo: Verite Research, 2024)Sri Lanka has the highest tax-free income threshold in South Asia – without the Maldives. Citizens are exempt from paying income tax unless they earn over LKR 1.2 million annually (LKR 100,000 per month). In comparison, ...