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• Air Arabia Launches Direct Flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo

  Strengthening the connectivity between Sri Lanka and the UAE, Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier launched its... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2023

• Sri Lanka’s First Sweet Coconut Export Village Starts

  The King Coconut plant, which is a plant unique to Sri Lanka, is currently becoming a major plant that earns dollars for our country. Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2023

• 17 Arrested for Engaging in Illegal Fishing

  The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 17 persons for engaging in illegal fishing, during separate operations conducted off Silawathura, Vankalai in Mannar, Kalmunai... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2023

• Sanath Assumes Duties as Overall Cricket Consultant

  Former Sri Lanka Skipper Sanath Jayasuriya started his new journey yesterday when he assumed duty at Sri Lanka Cricket as overall cricket consultant after... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2023

• Pathetic Display by Lankan Under-19 Cricketers Will Bring About Changes for WC

  Sri Lankan under-19 team poor performances in the Asia Cup has come in for criticism by cricketing experts. They beat Japan but unfortunately lost to UAE and... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2023

• NCDs Cause for Over 80% Deaths in Sri Lanka – Survey

  A survey conducted by the Ministry of Health in 2021–2022 has found that 80% of the annual deaths in Sri Lanka are caused by Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) an... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2023

• 200 Stalled Foreign Funded Projects Will Begin in First Quarter 2024 – State...

  Finance State Minister Shehan Semasinghe said that the work on more than 200 development projects that were started with foreign aid and stopped midway will be... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2023

• Warner Launches Farewell Test Series with Dominant Perth Ton

  David Warner launched his Test cricket swansong with a belligerent century on day one to dominate an inexperienced Pakistan attack as Australia gained an early... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2023

• Israel Says Gaza War Will Continue ‘with Or Without’ International Support

  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will “go to the end, to victory” despite “international pressures” His foreign minister says the war in the Gaza... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2023

• Two Held at BIA with Electronic Items Worth Rs. 10 Mn

  

  Katunayake Airport Police apprehended a stock of electronic items worth Rs.10 million which was brought to Sri Lanka illegally by two businessmen on Tuesday... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2023

• B’desh Advances to U-19 Asia Cup Semis Beating Sri Lanka

  The Sri Lanka Under 19 team led by Sineth Jayawardena once again faced a batting slump, losing to Bangladesh by 6 wickets and exiting the semi-finals in the Asi... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2023

• Budget 2024 Passed with 41 Majority

  

  The Third Reading of the Appropriation Bill (Budget) for the Financial Year 2024 was passed in Parliament yesterday by a majority of 41 votes with amendments. Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2023

• IMF Releases US$ 337 Mn Second Tranche in EFF

  The IMF Executive Board completed the first review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with Sri Lanka, providing the country with access to about US... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2023

• Sri Lanka Football Eyes FIFA Grant and Home Ground

  Sri Lanka Football (SLF) is on the brink of receiving its first annual grant following the recent lift of a ban. Sources indicate that this anticipated financia... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2023

• Heroes Addressing Parliament Today Lacked Courage to Come Forward

  President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the critical role of the Government’s programme, backed by assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2023

• Public Finance Management Bill Will Be Introduced in 2024 – Semasinghe

  Finance State Minister Shehan Semasinghe told Parliament yesterday (13) that the Public Finance Management Bill will be introduced next year and that the... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2023

• Grade Five Schol Exam Will Be Simplified – Minister

  Education Minister Dr. Susil Premajayantha said the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will be simplified focusing more on the literacy and numeric skills of... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2023

• More International Events for Lankan Athletes in 2024

  Sri Lanka Athletic (SLA) has decided to have athletes from Sri Lanka to participate in 14 international athletic meets in 2024 and they have busy calendar in... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2023

• Government to Launch 18 Agricultural Projects

  The Government has named 2024 as the year to expand the local agricultural industry. The Ministry of Irrigation has estimated Rs. 84 billion to implement severa... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2023

• SLPP Convention on December 15

  

  The second National Convention of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will be held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium on December 15. Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2023