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• Sri Lanka Embassy in Riyadh Launches “Talk to Your Ambassador’ Community Outreac...

  The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh has launched a Community Outreach Forum titled “Talk to Your Ambassador” to reach out to the Sri Lankan expatriate community... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2024

• Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Karachi Showcases the Island Nation’s Rich...

  The Sri Lanka Consulate General in Karachi in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau and Cinnamon Colombo Hotels recently organized the Sri Lanka... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2024

• Hotline Introduced to Provide Solution for Issues Related Coconut Cultuvation...

  The Coconut Cultivation Board has introduced a hotline number and a phone application called Coconut App to provide solutions to all the issues related to the... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2024

• “My Goal is to Unite Country for Progress”

  During the “Ekwa Jaya Gamu – Api Galle” public rally held today (27) at the Galle Municipal Council Stadium, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced for the... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2024

• South Korea Wrongly Introduced as North Korea at Olympics

  Olympic organisers have issued a “deep apology” after South Korea’s athletes were mistakenly introduced as North Korea at the opening ceremony in Paris. Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2024

• Navy Opens Two New RO Plants for Community Access

  The Sri Lanka Navy, as part of its Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project, inaugurated two new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants in the Palugaswewa and Kekirawa... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2024

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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