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• Three Deaths Reported in Nawalapitiya Earthslip

  

  The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central and North-western Provinces while heav... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2023

• Peterites Clinch Late Win Over Joes in K/O Semi-final

  

  Replacement scrum half Praneeth Silva scored a spectacular try in the dying moments of the game to help St. Peter’s College pull off an exciting 16-11 victory... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2023

• Three Cops Remanded Over Welikada Maid’s Death

  

  Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawela yesterday ordered the remand of three Police officers including two Sergeants attached to the Crime Branch of... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2023

• QR Not Needed for Fuel Now

  

  Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said that the existing National Fuel Pass (QR) system, which existed for more than one year, was discontinued... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2023

• Japanese MPs to Promote Closer Bilateral Ties with Sri Lanka

  

  A Parliamentary delegation from Japan called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at Temple Trees yesterday (September 1) to discuss further strengthening of... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2023

• Sri Lanka Repays USD 100 Mn to Bangladesh

  

  Sri Lanka has repaid USD 100 million to Bangladesh, as the second installment of the swap facility granted by Bangladesh totalling US$ 200 million two years ago. Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2023

• NCM Against Minister Keheliya on September 6, 7 and 8

  

  The No-Confidence Motion (NCM) debate against Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella will be held on September 6, 7 and 8 as decided at the Committee on... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2023

• Sinopec to Sell at Rs.3 Less Per Liter After Fuel Price Hike

  

  Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka the third player in the fuel sector to begin business operations in Sri Lanka on Thursday, announced that its retail fuel prices will be... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2023

• All Except Police, Land Powers Will Be Given to PCs – Minister

  

  Urban Development and Housing Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said yesterday that the Government’s stance on the 13th Amendment is that all powers excerpts for... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2023

• Diplomatic Community Here Briefed on the New Anti-Terrorism Bill

  

  A special discussion to inform and bring awareness to all foreign High Commissioners, Ambassadors and Diplomatic Representatives about the new Anti-Terrorism... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2023

• Bus Fares Increased by 4%

  

  * School van fees to be revised * Minimum fare to remain at Rs.30 * Container transport charges to rise 5% The National Transport Commission has permitted to... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2023

• Law College Fees Increased to Meet Rising Costs – Principal

  

  Law College Principal Dr. Athula Pathinayake stated that fees had to be increased as money is not allocated from the Treasury to maintain the Law College like... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2023

• Sinopec Opens First Fuel Station at Mattegoda

  

  Sinopec, a china based international petroleum giant officially commenced its business operations in Sri Lanka by opening their first fuel filling station in C ... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2023

• Govt Unable to Contain Brain Drain – Maithri

  

  Former President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday said that the government does not have a viable mechanism to prevent the brain drain in the country. Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2023

• President Launches Capital Market Club Initiative in 100 Schools

  

  Empower future generations with modern technology, financial literacy Central Bank report will be discussed in schools from next year President Ranil... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2023

• NPC Issues Appeal Guidelines for Police Officers

  

  Any Police officer aggrieved by any order of promotion, transfer on disciplinary action or any order of dismissal made by the Inspector General of Police or a... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2023

• Data on Poverty, Vulnerability Essential for Effective Planning – Prime Minister

  

  Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena called upon all policy-makers, as well as the private sector and civil society, to use the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2023

• Inflation Drops to 4% in August from Nearly 70% Year Ago

  

  The Department of Census and Statistics said that Sri Lanka’s overall rate of inflation as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) dropped further t... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2023

• Showers in West, NorthWest, South and Central Provinces

  

  The Meteorology Department said the prevailing showery condition in South-Western part of the country will continue on September 1, 2 and 3. Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2023

• Global Plastics and Rubber Products Market Will Surge to USD 1899.33 Bn by 2027

  

  Research forecasts that the global plastics and rubber products market will surge to USD 1899.33 billion by 2027, riding a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2023