Sri Lanka approves VAT hike to 18% in push for IMF targets
Sri Lanka's cabinet approved a hike in Value Added Tax (VAT) up to 18% from the current 15% with effect from Jan. 1, 2024, said Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana. State tax revenue of the first nine months of 2023 rose 51% as compared to the same period last year but tax collection targets…#srilanka #valueaddedtax #vat #bandulagunawardana (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Long-term health manifestations of hump-nosed pit viper (genus: Hypnale) bites - Rathnayaka RMMKN, Ranathunga PEAN, Kularatne SAM.
INTRODUCTION: The hump-nosed pit viper (Genus: Hypnale) is a highly medically significant snake in Sri Lanka, responsible for the majority of venomous snakebites (22-77%). They are found throughout Sri Lanka and the Western Ghats region of India. The venom... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 30, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Non-Human Animals and Insects Source Type: news
Aging England ’s Cricket World Cup Title Defense In Ruins
Pathum Nissanka's booming six over long-on was a resounding punctuation on Sri Lanka's absolute domination of defending World Cup champions England. They won with a massive 148 balls remaining. A match supposed to be played over eight hours was done in half that. Even before the humiliation was…#pathumnissanka #srilanka #worldcup #2015worldcup #t20worldcup #thisworldcup #harrybrook #anotherworldcup #t20 (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Differences in the characteristics of people who purchase pesticides from shops for self-harm versus those who use pesticides available in the domestic environment in Sri Lanka - Weerasinghe M, Jobe L, Konradsen F, Eddleston M, Pearson M, Jayamanne S, Hawton K, Gunnell D, Agampodi S.
OBJECTIVE: Data from South Asia indicate that for 15%-20% of suicide attempts, pesticides are purchased from shops; otherwise, pesticides are obtained from an individual's house or nearby environment. We aimed to investigate the difference between individu... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 26, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Environmental Issues, Climate, Geophysics Source Type: news
How to watch Cricket World Cup live streams: England vs. Sri Lanka is next
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Which country will rein supreme in the 2023 Cricket World Cup? Tune in and find out yourself. Matthew Lewis / ICC The 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup is upon us, and cricket fans around the globe are gearing up…#cricketworldcup #matthewlewisicc #newzealand #worldcup #freechampionsleague #mlb #hosted #pakistan #srilanka #afghanistan (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Sri Lanka Close to IMF Agreement, Is Weighing Bondholder Terms, Semasinghe Says
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Source: Reuters: Health - October 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Sri Lanka Nears IMF Deal on Funding While Debt Talks Proceed
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Source: Reuters: Health - October 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Sri Lankans warn of legislative curbs on dissent as elections loom
COLOMBO -- Controversial legislation moving through Sri Lanka's parliament is raising concerns about freedom of expression ahead of elections expected next year. An Online Safety Bill presented to the legislature this past week has drawn sharp criticism, including from former Human Rights…#srilanka #ambikasatkunanathan (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Markram mayhem in Delhi as South Africa thrash Sri Lanka
Aiden Markram smashed a 49-ball hundred, the fastest ever the men's 50-overs World Cup, as South Africa's rampaging top order helped them thrash Sri Lanka by 102 runs in their tournament opener on Saturday. There was brutal batting at the Arun Jaitley Stadium where three of South Africa's top four…#aidenmarkram #worldcup #southafrica #srilanka #arunjaitleystadium #quintondekock #rassievanderdussen #markram #ireland #kevinobrien (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Amphibians Are The World ’ s Most Vulnerable Species And Threats Are Increasing
The world’s frogs, salamanders, newts and other amphibians remain in serious trouble.
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A new global assessment has found that 41% of amphibian species that scientists have studied are threatened with extinction, meaning they are either vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered. That’s up from 39% reported in the last assessment, in 2004.
“Amphibians are the world’s most threatened animals,” said Duke University’s Junjie Yao, a frog researcher who was not involved in the study. “Their unique biology and permeable skin make the...
Source: TIME: Science - October 4, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Christina Larson / AP Tags: Uncategorized climate change healthscienceclimate wire Source Type: news
China keeps Sri Lanka in debt grip, stalling IMF relief
COLOMBO -- Sri Lanka's diplomatic failure to secure a concrete debt relief framework from China, its largest bilateral lender, is blocking access to desperately needed cash under a $3 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund. A visit by IMF officials last month highlighted once again…#colombo #srilanka #imf #southasian (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Evaluation of societal trust on multi-hazard early warning (MHEW) mechanism: Sri Lankan context - Pitigala Liyana Arachchi IS, Siriwardana C, Amaratunga D, Haigh R.
PURPOSE It is significant to assess the societal trust toward the new advancements in multi-hazard early warnings (MHEW) with the focus on disaster risk reduction (DRR). Based on this, the purpose of this paper is to examine the extent of societal trust be... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news
Identifying gaps in early warning mechanisms and evacuation procedures for tsunamis in Sri Lanka, with a special focus on the use of social media - Jayasekara RU, Jayathilaka GS, Siriwardana C, Amaratunga D, Haigh R, Bandara C, Dissanayake R.
PURPOSE The current National Early Warning System for Sri Lanka (NEWS: SL) was established after the devastations of the Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2004. Although early warning (EW) systems and evacuation procedures are in place, several areas which need impr... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news
Journalism a tool of 'civil repair' or 'othering' in a society: a comparative study of the 'Christchurch mosques shootings' and the 'Easter bombings' in Sri Lanka - Ghauri MJ, Haq A, Alam R.
The world witnessed two horrific and the deadliest days for the mankind during March and April of 2019 when more than 321 innocent lives of Muslim and Christian worshipers were lost to the hands of religious extremists. Both the Muslims and the Christian w... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Australia to retire Taipan helicopter fleet early after crash
[1/2] Australian Navy officer from Australian Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) ship, HMAS Canberra stands next a helicopter after arriving at main harbour in Colombo, Sri Lanka March 23, 2019. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights SYDNEY, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Australia said on…#australiannavy #australian #hmascanberra #colombo #srilanka #sydney #taipan #eastcoast #defence #richardmarles (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
