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• Speaker Decides to Step Down

  

  Speaker Ashoka Ranwala yesterday said that he has decided to step down from his post following allegations regarding the authenticity of his educational... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2024

• Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to Expand Support

  The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has committed to expanding its initiatives in Sri Lanka. As part of this commitment, the Bill and Melinda Gates... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2024

• Employment Departures Will Exceed 311,000 in 2024 – SLBFE

  The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) said the number of Sri Lankan workers going abroad for work will likely exceed 311,000 in 2024, recording... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2024

• President to Undertake State Visit to India

  President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake a State Visit to India from December 15 to 17 at the invitation of Indian President Droupadi Murmu. Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2024

• ASPI Gains Continuously,turnover Tops Rs. 6 Bn

  The Colombo Bourse continued its strong bullish momentum, driven by robust participation from both retail and HNW investors. Almost every sector experienced... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2024

• Elephant Feeding Goes Awry, Woman Killed in Lorry Topple

  A 66 year old woman died tragically when the vehicle she was travelling was attacked by an elephant in the Gonagan Ara area after the driver stopped the lorry... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2024

• Colombo Port Readies for Growth

  Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Ratnayake and Deputy Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku yesterday engaged in a special inspection... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2024

• Japan, UNFPA Upgrade Psychosocial Centre to Strengthen Mental Health Services...

  The Japanese Government and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Sri Lanka handed over the newly revamped and equipped Psychosocial Centre at Kallady,... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2024

• US Officials’ Visit Enhanced Diplomatic Ties Between Two Countries

  U.S. Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs at the Department of State Ambassador Donald Lu, along with Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2024

• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Representatives Met with the Prime Minister

  Mr. Hari Menon, Country Director for India and Lead – Policy and Government Relations, Southeast Asia of the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation, paid a courtesy... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2024

• 2034 FIFA Men’s World Cup is Scheduled to Be Hosted in Saudi Arabia

  The 2034 Men’s Football World Cup is set to take place in Saudi Arabia, while Spain, Portugal, and Morocco will serve as co-hosts for the 2030 edition, the... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2024

• Historic Kandyan Kings’ Palace Reopens Following Support from U.S. Ambassadors...

  The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, in partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Department of Archaeology, proudly celebrated the reopening of the newly... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2024

• SL’s Foreign Policy Reflects National Interest – PM

  

  Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday said that foreign policy should reflect national interest and offer perspective on human and global interest of... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2024

• Government Lost Rs. 1,384 Mn in Tax Revenue Due to Luxury Tax Exemption Limit...

  A report by the National Audit Office reveals that the Government has lost Rs.1,384 million in tax revenue due to an increase in the luxury tax exemption limit... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2024

• Final Decision on Electricity Tariff Revision on January 17

  The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) declared that the final decision on the electricity tariff revision proposal submitted by the Ceylon... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2024

• SLFP’s Mustapha Endorsed as MP by All NDF Allies – Duminda

  

  SLFP Acting General Secretary, former Minister Duminda Dissanayake said that Faiszer Musthapha was nominated with the endorsement and knowledge of all parties i... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2024

• Vehicle Market Opening Strictly on Govt’s Direction – CMTA

  

  Virann De Zoysa It has been noted that certain vehicle import groups are making strong and definite statements about market opening and representing the... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2024

• Adani to Self Finance Colombo Port Project, Opts out of US DFC Funding

  Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. on Tuesday said it will finance the Colombo West International Terminal project in Sri Lanka through the company’s... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2024

• CAA Fines 50 Shops for Selling Rice Beyond MRP

  The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has filed cases against 50 shops that sold rice beyond the control price. Consumer Affairs Authority Director Asela... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2024

• Sri Lanka’s Tourism Revenue Has Experienced a Remarkable 56% Growth Compared to...

  The latest data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) indicates a total of 1,804,873 tourist arrivals so far in 2024, drawing closer to the... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2024