Sri Lanka This Week

The announcement made by the Presidential Media Division clarified that only those earning more than Rs. 100,000 per month will be subject to income tax. Petrol prices soar in the new year with a revision from the CPC, and the A/L exam kicks off with 346,976 candidates sitting across 2,298 examination centers nationwide.

Stories from December 29th to January 5th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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Operation Yukthiya to combat drug trafficking and organized crime arrests 1,676 suspects in just 24 hours, fuel prices to receive the brunt of tax revision in 2024, and Susal De Silva brings Sri Lanka gold at the Asian Youth Chess Championship in the under-18 category. All this and more on this week's episode.

Stories from December 15th to 22nd. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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Court of appeal issues directive to implement measures to ensure safety of former director CID after assassination attempt, national hospital down to two MRI's due to power outage, fertiliser shortage reduces coconut harvest by 12%. All this and more on this week's episode.

Stories from December 8th to 15th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe mentions the upcoming presidential election followed by parliamentary and provincial council elections. A 24-year-old woman apprehended for running a fake college scamming 1000 individuals from around the country plans to provide lunch for 1.6 million students in 2024. A three-to-four year plan is underway to ensure that all children receive lunch. All this and more on this week's episode.

Stories from December 1st to 8th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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Lack of doctors and staff contributed to the shutdown of 40 state hospitals. With the November year-on-year inflation rate on the rise as recorded in November, Roshan Ranasinghe was removed as Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs by the President. All this and more on this week's episode.

Stories from November 25th to December 1st. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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Sri Lanka is delving into the prospect of nuclear power seeking expressions of interest. Strides are being made to approve the IMF program by December, and the cabinet green lights the import of Keeri Samba to address the rice shortage. All this and more on this weeks episode.

Stories from November 17th to 25th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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The decision by the Supreme Court implicates several prominent figures, including the former President for economic mismanagement, minor tremors registering 3.4 in the Morawewa area of Trincomalee, rising dengue cases hitting 70,000 as rains continue to barge, and more in this week's episode.

Stories from November 10th to 17th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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SLC secretary resigns following widespread criticism of the board after Sri Lanka's disappointing exit from the Men's ODI World Cup, 32 trees uprooted in severe weather hit Colombo, warnings on dengue as 500 child dengue cases reported last week, and more in this week's episode.

Stories from November 3rd to 10th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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The Sri Lankan cabinet approves an increase in VAT to 18% from January 1st, 2024; plans to transition local government payments online are underway; Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, and more in this week's episode.

Stories from 27th October to 3rd November. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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A retail store in Pettah is engulfed in fire; Sri Lanka beats England in a thrilling World Cup match; and the Australian Police establishes a new office in Mannar to combat human trafficking.

Stories from 20th to 27th October. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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Hospitals island wide are suffering from shortage in staff halting x-ray services, passenger ferry service between India and Sri Lanka at a cost of Rs. 26,750 (one way) commences, Health officials are warning the public to take precautions against the spread of an eye disease. All this and more in this weeks episode.

Stories from 12th to 18th October. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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Jackson Anthony, a veteran Sri Lankan actor succumbs to his injuries from an accident last year, Tharushi Karunaratna wins gold at the women's 800 m sprint at the Asian games, LP gas prices increase by Rs. 343 for a 12.5 kg cylinder. All this and more in this week's episode.

Stories from 5th to 12th October. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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Economic concerns lead to malnutrition among children, fuel prices get revised once more and a push for greener policies as 10 single-use plastics get banned.

Stories from 28th September to 5th October. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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Colombo port city becomes the Colombo financial city, new purchases from India and Bangladesh, and a manhunt for Sri Lankans in a murder case. All this and more in this week's episode.

Stories from 20th to 28th September. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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A dedicated contact number to report incidents of ragging, gunmen attempting an assassination on a Sri Lankan MP, and a cricket match for the ages as Sri Lanka is bowled for 50 in an epic Asia Cup loss. All this and more in this week's episode.

Stories from 14th to 20th September. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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A cyber attack on gov. lk domains leads to data loss Ministry of higher education notes increase in students passion AL, Sri Lanka women's cricket team secures first ever t-20 win against England. All this and more in this week's episode.

Stories from 6th to 14th September. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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Channel 4 makes shocking allegations over masterminds of 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, torrential downpours affect 98 families, new legislation to be passed for online safety. All this and more on this week's episode.

Stories from 30th of August to 6th of September. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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Mixed weather conditions as some parts receive heavy rainfall in Sri Lanka, brain fever takes two inmates' lives in Galle prison, FIFA lifts ban on Sri Lanka prompting hope for players, and more on this week's episode.

Stories from 23rd to 30th August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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St. Peter's clinches the school rugby season and emerges champions, severe drought leads to drinking water crisis, fatal gun violence on the rise, and more in this week's episode.

Stories from 16th to 23rd August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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Ministry of Health restricts approval of leave for doctors to go overseas, Hasaranga announces interest to focus on limited over cricket, a worrying rise of leprosy, and more in this week's episode.

Stories from 9th to 16th August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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Dry weather and a price hike in water tariffs are a bad combo for the country. Meanwhile, 400 radiologists are desperately required to man hospitals in Sri Lanka. A visit from cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar and more in this week's episode.

Stories from 2nd to 9th August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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Millions of Sri Lankans suffering amidst dwindling reservoir levels, calling into question the country's food security. A visit from the French President, a first for the country, and the outbreak of measles in the Vavuniya prison. This and more in this week's episode.

Stories from 26th July to 2nd August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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With the 40th-year commemoration of Black July, reconciliation talks are underway in Sri Lanka with discussions on the 13th Amendment. Advancements for the public transport system are seen as electric buses and a new railway restructuring program is underway.

Stories from 19th to 26th of July. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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