Sri Lanka launches welfare scheme for poor families | World News

Sri Lanka launches welfare scheme for poor families | World News

News World Sri Lanka launches welfare scheme for poor families The Aswasuma scheme, which replaces the Samurdhi benefits programme, has faced opposition from lawmakers. A man uses his bicycle to carry back home a water can that he bought amid a drought in Anamaduwa, Sri Lanka. (Reuters) Listen to this article Your browser does not … Read more

Newsfirst.lk – Sri Lanka | Latest Breaking News and Top Stories

Newsfirst.lk – Sri Lanka | Latest Breaking News and Top Stories

COLOMBO (News 1st); Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera assures that the upcoming January electricity tariff revision will not be affected by the Value Added Tax (VAT) increase.  However, fuel prices are likely to bear the brunt of the tax hike, prompting discussions on alternative measures to cushion the blow. Addressing concerns about the impact … Read more