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• Exports of Coconut-related Products Earned an Income Over Rs.19,000Mn. in March

  According to the Coconut Development Authority, an income of Rs.19,131 million was earned from the export of coconut-related products in March 2024. Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2024

• UNP Revived the Dead Economy

  

  President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged political parties, including the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Janatha Vimukti Peramuna (JVP), to collaborate with the... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2024

• Mini CARAT–2024 Bilateral Exercise Concludes on Successful Note

  The Mini Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) bilateral exercise 2024 between the United States Pacific Fleet and the Sri Lanka Navy came to a... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2024

• US Announces `largest to Date` $6 Billion Military Aid Package for Ukraine

  US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Friday a $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine — the largest to date — which will allow the US... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2024

• 14-hour Water Cut Today

  The National Water Supply and Drainage Board stated that a 16-hour water cut will be imposed to several areas today from 5pm till 9am tomorrow. Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2024

• Man Arrested with Ice

  Biyagama Police officers arrested a man with nearly 30kgs kilograms of ‘Ice’ narcotics. The police said, the suspect was nabbed with 15kg of ‘Ice’ (crystal... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2024

• 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan, No Immediate Damage Reported

  Two earthquakes, the largest a 6.1 magnitude, struck Taiwan’s eastern county of Hualien on Saturday, the island’s weather administration said, with no... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2024

• New Bill to Seize Properties Earned from Illegal Means

  

  The government has decided to bring in legislation soon to confiscate property acquired through illegal means.According to Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2024

• India, Russia Conglomerate to Manage Mattala Airport

  The government has taken measures to award the management of Mattala International Airport to private investors on a 30-year contract. Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2024

• Many MoUs with UK,China,Czech and Singapore Universities

  The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Education Minister to enter into a number of Memorandum of Understandings and agreements... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2024

• Economy Witnessed Gradual Revival in 2023 – CBSL

  The Sri Lankan economy witnessed a gradual revival in 2023 from the deepest economic downturn in its post-Independence history, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2024

• Over 100 Truck Drivers Stranded in Lithuania

  106 Sri Lankans who went to work as heavy vehicle drivers in Lithuania have been stranded in Europe due to lack of employment, food and accommodation facilities. Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2024

• Sri Lanka to Hold Foreign Office Consultations with Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz...

  Foreign Office Consultations between Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan are scheduled to be held on 11 April 2024 in Astana. The Sri Lanka Delegation will be led by... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2024

• Govt. to Recruit 2,500 English Teachers

  Cabinet approval was granted to recruit 2,500 English teachers under the ‘English for All’ programme, Cabinet Spokesman Mass Media Minister Dr Bandula... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2024

• Remedial Measures Will Be Taken to Remove Difficulties Faced by Elderly Artistes

  The Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said that remedies will be taken to cope with difficulties faced by elderly artistes. He made these comments while... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2024

• Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Millions Enjoy Event in Mexico, United States and...

  Millions of people across North America enjoyed one of the most spectacular sights visible from the Earth, as a solar eclipse swept across the continent on... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2024

• Cabinet Approves for Admission of Local Students to Medical Degree Programme at...

  The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the admission of local students for the MBBS medical degree programme at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2024

• Society Undergoing Conceptual Shift Regarding Individuals with Special Needs

  The phrase “Kana Muttiya Bindeema and Andhayata Kiri Kaweema” has been updated to “Vasana Muttiya Bindeema and Sagayata Kiri Kaweema. Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2024

• Record Disbursements: Nearly Rs. 200 Billion Distributed in 2023 Alone

  Presidential Director General (Community Affairs) Mr. Rajith Keerthi Thennakoon said that nearly Rs. 200 billion has been paid in 2023 alone to provide relief t... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2024

• Sathosa Reduces Prices of Essential Goods Ahead of Festive Season

  Lanka Sathosa has lowered the prices of several types of essential consumer goods that are sold to the public to provide relief in view of the upcoming Sinhala... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2024