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• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Sri Lanka Issues Commemorative Stamp Marking 66 Years of Diplomatic Relations...

  A special commemorative postage stamp marking the 66 years of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Egypt was launched in Parliament recently. Minister of... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2023

• It Takes More Than 6 Years in Vain to Hear a Single Tax Appeal

  The Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Economic and Strategic Plans met in Parliament on 05.12.2023 under the chairmanship of Member of Parliament Hon. Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2023

• “Rectify Injustice Done When Promoting Women Police Officers with Immediate...

  It was disclosed during the Select Committee of Parliament to look into and report to Parliament its recommendations to ensure gender equity and equality with... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2023

• Canada’s Surging Cost of Living Fuels Reverse Immigration

  The dream of making it big in Canada is turning into a battle for survival for many immigrants due to the high cost of living and rental shortages, as rising... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2023

• Israel-Hamas War: Gaza Death Toll Mounts to 17,770 as Heavy Fighting Continues,...

  The death toll in Gaza Strip touched 17,700 on Saturday (Dec 9), according to Hamas-run health ministry as Israel continued to bombard targets in the blockaded... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2023

• HIV Vaccine Trial Dubbed ‘last Roll of the Dice’ Halted Over Poor Results

  An HIV vaccine trial dubbed this decade’s “last roll of the dice” has stopped vaccinations following disappointing results. The PrEPVacc prevention study, led b... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2023

• India Records 166 Fresh Cases of COVID-19, Active Cases Tally Now at 895

  India saw a single-day rise of 166 new COVID-19 infections, while the active cases have increased to 895, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2023

• Sri Lanka to Host Regional Policy Dialogue Forum on Migration

  Sri Lanka is all set to host regional policy dialogue forum on migration in collaboration with International Organization for Migration Sri Lanka. Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2023

• Pope Appoints Pastor of St. Mary Mother of God as Bishop of Chilaw

  Pope Francis has appointed a Fort Wayne pastor to be the next Bishop of Chilaw, Sri Lanka, the Vatican announced Wednesday. Father Wimal Jayasuriya, who came... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2023