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COPF Urges Tax on Companies Earning Super Gains Due to 'Midnight Gazette'	08-11-2023
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) issued a directive to Ministry of Finance officials, instructing them to impose income tax on companies that... read more
A meeting between the Women Parliamentarians' Caucus and Singapore Parliamentarian Hon. Professor Rizwana Begum	07-11-2023
A discussion between Hon. Prof. Rizwana Begum, the representative of Singapore in the Asian Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus and the Chairperson of... read more
COPE recommends the State Mortgage and Investment Bank to overcome administrative weaknesses and maintain it as a competitive bank with a new face	26-10-2023
A report is also called for regarding the settlement of the loss incurred by the bank by submitting false documents and taking a loan of 68 million... read more
The Committee on Public Finance approves the Regulations under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act	26-10-2023
Recommendations for the Attorney General to provide opinion to the committee within 4 weeks regarding the contracting of business companies that... read more
An official study program for members of the Sectoral Oversight Committees of Parliament	20-10-2023
A team including chairpersons and members of the Sectoral Oversight Committees of Parliament of Sri Lanka will leave for the United States of America... read more
Committee on High Posts approves the appointments of two High Commissioners and an Ambassador	20-10-2023
The approval of the Committee on High Posts was received for the appointments of two new High Commissioners and an Ambassador. Accordingly, the... read more
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on International Relations looks into the current situation in the Middle East region and its impact on Sri Lanka.	19-10-2023
Sectoral Oversight Committee on International Relations drew its attention to the contemporary situation in the Middle East region and its impact on... read more
The Committee on Public Finance Adopts Measures Pertaining to Soap Noodles Importation and Approves the Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act No. 13 of 1989 and the Budget Estimates of the National Audit Office for 2024	19-10-2023
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) convened recently (Oct. 17) to address critical matters pertaining to the importation of 'soap noodles' for... read more
Why does it take the Ministry of Finance 15 weeks to submit a Gazette to the consideration – The Committee on Public Finance questions!	16-10-2023
The Committee on Public Finance shall not take responsibility for delaying approval when the fault is with the Ministry officials The Committee... read more
Many irregularities and corruption in Elkaduwa Plantation Ltd. disclosed during COPE	13-10-2023
The cost of litigation for the theft of two kilos of pepper worth 400 rupees is Rs. 274,000 COPE focus on the unpaid Employees' Provident Funds... read more
The Committee on Public Finance approves 6 Gazettes	06-10-2023
6 gazettes were considered and approved at the Committee on Public Finance held on 05.10.2023 Chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva, Member of... read more
Three times of the money the government earns from cigarettes and alcohol is spent on the treatment of drug addicts - Health Experts disclose at the Select Committee	06-10-2023
Attention of the Committee to prevent the promotion of drug addiction through media. A proposal from the Leader of... read more
Members of Parliament briefed on the National Digital Strategy	06-10-2023
A program to inform Members of Parliament regarding the 2030 National Digital Strategy was held in Parliament recently (Oct. 03). This briefing was... read more
COPE object to the unconstitutional decision taken by the Board of Directors of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA)	06-10-2023
National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) turned away 3 recommendations given to the National Medicines Regulatory Authority including... read more
COPE reviews the progress in implementation of the recommendations made to the National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF)	05-10-2023
COPE chair appreciates the progress Recommendations to maintain as a competitive organization A former chairman and the board of directors also... read more

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