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• Gem and Jewellery Industry Needs to Tap African, ME and East Asia Markets

  

  Sri Lanka has not paid due attention to the African, Middle East and East Asia markets which have a huge demand for gem and jewellery products, Minister of... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2024

• World Bank Keen to Assist Sri Lanka Develop Business Ready Index

  

  The World Bank said that they are keen to assist Sri Lanka in developing its Business Ready Index and also provide technical assistance for research and... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2024

• Road Accidents Killed 2,243 Upto December 13 – Police

  Police statistics revealed that 2,243 people have died and 4,552 suffered fatal injuries from 22,967 road accidents from January 1 to December 13, and this year. Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2024

• The Laundromat Redefines Excellence: SLIM Brand Award Winner SME Local Brand...

  

  The Laundromat (Pvt) Ltd, established in 1994, has become Sri Lanka’s leading independent laundry provider, renowned for its commitment to excellence in... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2024

• MP Chanaka Appointed SLPP’s National Convener

  

  The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has appointed Hambantota district MP D.V. Chanaka as the new National Convener of the party. Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2024

• PAYE Exempted up to Rs. 150,000

  

  President Anura Kumara Dissanayake informed Parliament yesterday that the Government has successfully reached an agreement with the IMF to raise the Pay As You... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024

• Massive Fraud in Purchase of Rapid Antigen Test Kits – Minister

  

  Chief Government Whip and Health and Media Minister, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated in Parliament yesterday that the Health Ministry is investigating fraud... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024

• No Sub-standard Rice Will Be Allowed into the Country – Minister

  

  Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe told Parliament yesterday (18) that not even one grain of rice unfit... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024

• Sajith Submits Academic Qualifications to Parliament

  

  Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday submitted his educational qualifications to Parliament. Presenting his academic certificates, the Opposition... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024

• We Did Not Discuss ETCA with India – Vijitha

  Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament yesterday (18) that the Government has not held any discussions nor has... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024

• Dr. Bilinda Devage Nandadeva, Elected to UNESCO’s ICH Evaluation Body

  Sri Lanka’s candidate, Dr. B. D. Nandadeva was elected as an expert to the prestigious Evaluation Body of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024

• GDP Grows 5.2 YoY in 1-3Q-2024

  

  The Sri Lankan economy shows signs of steady growth with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growing by +5.5% YoY (vs. +1.6% growth in 3Q2023). For the 1-3Q2024, GDP... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024

• Christmas Shopping Spree

  

  With Sri Lanka’s economy making steady progress the buying power of the local population too has increased. This is reflected with the fact that people are... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024

• “Adani Group Dealings with Other Countries Not Sri Lanka’s Concern’’

  

  President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in an exclusive interview with India’s Economic Times, emphasized his government’s focus on the Adani conglomerate’s local... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024

• Jan. to Nov. 2024 Cumulative Tea Exports Increase by 2.06 M/Kgs

  

  January to November 2024 cumulative tea exports totalled 223.22 M/Kgs, recording an increase of 2.06 M/Kgs vis-à-vis 221.16 M/Kgs of January-November 2023. Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024

• Government Will Not Shield Anyone Who Makes a Mistake Regardless of Rank Or...

  

  President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said they will not allow the trust the people have placed in them to be undermined in any way. Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2024

• 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