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A news podcast that covers all the prominent stories that shaped Sri Lanka over the past week. Stay informed and up-to-date with our comprehensive reporting on the latest developments and events impacting the nation. Every Friday from the newsroom of Paradeim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2024-01-12

    MPs' Lavish Party Sparks Outrage Amid Economic Crisis, AIC Raises Concerns on Online Safety Bill, Operation Yukthiya Nets More Suspects

    50 Members of Parliament engage in a luxurious three-hour party, bringing concerns over where funding is being taken from; Asia's internet Coalition has expressed strong concerns over the proposed online safety bill, urging revisions; Operation Yukthiya continues to nab more suspects with concerns over mistreatment of basic rights. Stories from January 5th to 12th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 2024-01-05

    Income Tax Mandatory for Citizens 18+, CPC Adjusts Fuel Prices from January 1, A/L Exams Begin Nationwide in Sri Lanka

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 2023-12-22

    Operation Yukthiya Active, Fuel Prices to Surge with Tax Hike, Susal De Silva Wins Gold at Asian Youth Chess Championship, and more

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 2023-12-15

    Attempted Assassination on Former CID Director, NHSL Down to Two MRI Scanners, Fertilizer Shortage Causes 400 Million Coconut Shortfall, and more

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 2023-12-08

    2024 Presidential Election Announced, Businesswoman Arrested for Fake College, Lunch for 1.6 Million Students Planned, and more

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 2023-12-02

    40 State Hospitals Shut in Sri Lanka, Rising Inflation, Minister of Sports Removed, and more

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 2023-11-24

    Sri Lanka Explores Nuclear Power, IMF Program Approval Set for December, Cabinet Clears Keeri Samba Import, and more

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 2023-11-17

    Landmark Judgement on Former Government, Minor Tremor in Trincomalee, Dengue Cases Surpass 70,000, and more

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A news podcast that covers all the prominent stories that shaped Sri Lanka over the past week. Stay informed and up-to-date with our comprehensive reporting on the latest developments and events impacting the nation. Every Friday from the newsroom of Paradeim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Paradeim
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    Paradeim
  • Aktiva år
    2023 - 2024
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    25
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