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• About 1,276kg of Smuggled Tendu Leaves Recovered

  A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy on the Erumativu Island and its sea area, Kalpitiya on 26th July 2024, led to the recovery of about 1,276kg... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2024

• Harris Tells Netanyahu ‘it is Time’ to End War in Gaza

  Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday said she urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a cease-fire deal soon with Hamas so that dozens of... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2024

• Nullify IGP’s Suspension Order, PM Requests Speaker, House

  

  Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena stated in Parliament yesterday (26) that the Supreme Court cannot overturn decisions made by the legislature and emphasised... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2024

• Presidential Poll on September 21

  

  Nominations on August 15: Bonds accepted till August 14: The Presidential Election will be held on September 21, 2024 and nominations of candidates will be... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2024

• President Hails Parties for Supporting Economic Transformation Bill

  Building a progressive, export-centric digital and green economy aimed: Smart classroom equipment provided to 42 pirivens and 62 schools in Kegalle: President... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2024

• Ship with Nine Crew Sinks off Taiwan During Typhoon

  Rescue officials in Taiwan are searching for a cargo ship with nine crew members that has sunk off its southern coast. The Tanzania-flagged freighter had been... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2024

• Sarath Fonseka Announces Candidacy for Pres. Poll

  

  Former Sri Lanka Army Commander Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka today formally announced his candidacy for the upcoming Presidential Election. Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2024

• Economic Transformation Over the Next 10 Years – President

  President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that Sri Lanka will implement a strategic plan over the next decade to create job opportunities for its youth... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2024

• Export Revenue in June Rises to Rs. 411.70 Bn

  Sri Lanka’s total export revenue for June 2024 has risen to Rs.411.70 billion (US$ 1,354.32 million), continuing to stabilize at a higher level. Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2024

• Govt Will Expedite Compensation for All TFC Depositors – Shehan

  State Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe stated in Parliament yesterday that the letter of liquidation has been issued for the dissolution of “The Finance... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2024

• Economy Expands for 3rd Consecutive Quarter with YoY Real Growth of 5.3%

  

  The Sri Lankan economy expanded for the third consecutive quarter in Q1 2024, with a year-on-year real growth of 5.3%, said Governor Central Bank Dr. Nandalal... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2024

• Economic Transformation Bill Debated Today

  

  Finance State Minister Dr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said that the “Economic Transformation Act” which will prevent Sri Lanka from becoming a bankrupt country... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2024

• Stalled Development Projects in Nuwara Eliya and Kothmale Will Recommence After...

  Transport, Highways and Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana said yesterday that President Ranil Wickremesinghe is the only leader capable of... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2024

• SDFR, SLFR Further Reduced

  

  The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on July 22, decided to reduce the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2024

• President Affirms Support for Expatriate Workers to Build Proud Living...

  President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced plans to ensure returning migrant workers can live with dignity after completing their service abroad. Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2024

• Bangladesh Extends Curfew Ahead of Court Hearing on Controversial Job Quotas

  Bangladesh extended a curfew on Sunday to control violent student-led protests that have killed at least 114 people, as authorities braced for a Supreme Court... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2024

• Former INSSSL Director Asanka Abeygunasekara Arrested at BIA

  Former Director of the Institute of National Strategic Studies of Sri Lanka (INSSSL), Asanga Abeygunasekara, has been arrested this morning at the Bandaranaike... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2024

• Scam Warning as Fake Emails and Websites Target Users After Outage

  Cyber-security experts and agencies around the world are warning people about a wave of opportunistic hacking attempts linked to the IT outage. Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2024

• Presidential Poll to Cost Rs. 10 Billion

  Chairman of the Election Commission R.M.A.L. Ratnayake said that Rs.10 billion will be spent to hold the Presidential Election this year and the printing costs... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2024

• Israel Strikes Houthis in Yemen After Drone Hits Tel Aviv

  Israel has launched air strikes on the Houthi-controlled Red Sea port of Hodeidah in Yemen, a day after a drone launched by the group hit Tel Aviv Defence... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2024