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• Air Arabia Flies to Colombo from Abu-Dhabi in Sept.

  

  Air Arabia Abu Dhabi received the Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC) yesterday from the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka after satisfying the necessar... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2023

• A Song for Peace

  

  The Voices For Peace concert at Shangri-La Colombo, that the Daily News attended was extraordinary. The music was sublime. It was a stroke of genius featuring... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2023

• Second Sinopic Fuel Shipment to Arrive Today

  

  Minister of Power and Energy, Kanachan Wijesekera yesterday (01 August) announced that the second Sinopec cargo fuel cargo will arrive in the island today (02... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2023

• Elephant House, Partners with Lanka Premier League 2023

  

  Elephant House, Sri Lanka’s most beloved food and beverage brand, is delighted to announce its prestigious partnership with Lanka Premier League 2023, Sri... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2023

• Income from Tourists Record Over US$ 800 Million – State Minister

  

  Tourism State Minister Diana Gamage, highlighted that during the first seven months of this year, Sri Lanka welcomed a significant influx of 763,000 tourists,... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2023

• UNP to Decide Party Convention Today

  

  A United National Party Working Committee meeting will be held today (2) at the Sirikotha party headquarters in Pitakotte under the patronage of UNP Leader... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2023

• Lanka’s Foreign Reserves up to USD. 3.7 Bn

  

  The gross official reserve level (GOR) increased to around USD 3.7 billion by end June, compared to USD 3.5 billion as at end May 2023. Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2023

• President to Present 13A Proposals to House Next Week

  

  President Ranil Wickremesinghe will present the Government proposals related to the implementation of the 13th Amendment to the constitution to Parliament next... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2023

• Japanese FM Hayashi Yoshimasa Visits Port of Colombo

  

  Japan’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Hayashi Yoshimasa, made a special inspection tour at the Port of Colombo (POC) during his recent official visit to Sri Lanka. Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2023

• ‘Yal Nila’ Odyssey Luxury Train to KKS from Aug. 4

  

  Transport, Highways and Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana said that the ‘Yal Nila’ Odyssey special luxury train from Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai wil... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2023

• Sinopec Begins Fuel Distribution from Today

  

  Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said that the first batch of fuel brought to Sri Lanka by China’s Sinopec Company has begun releasing the stock... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2023

• Police to Study Complaints Against LPL Opening Ceremony Gaffe

  

  The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Police Headquarters have received several complaints regarding the singing of the National Anthem in a... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2023

• Stronger Security Ties Between Turkey and Sri Lanka

  

  According to Dinamina news report, state Minister for Defense Mr. Pramitha Bandara Thennakoon said that there is no room for terrorism in Sri Lanka and any... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2023

• China Can Join Debt Relief Effort to Help Sri Lanka – Indian UFM Sitharaman

  

  DELHI: As a large creditor to Sri Lanka, China is welcome to join the effort steered by Japan, India and France to help Sri Lanka cope with its debt distress,... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2023

• “Banking Interest Rates to Come Down to Near Single Digit”

  

  Current high lending rates will come down to single or low double-digit levels sooner than expected, said Cargills Bank Limited Managing Director/CEO Senarath... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2023

• Man with Fake Rubber Stamps, Documents Remanded in Maligawatte

  

  The Colombo Fraud Investigation Bureau, which conducted an investigation into a racket of preparing fake deeds for lands in Colombo with a high value has... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2023

• Immediate Polls for Peace in the Country – Sajith

  

  Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa called on the government for immediate polls, as the country needs a complete change. He expressed these sentiments... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2023

• Chariot Festival at Temple Trees

  

  Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena made offerings to the procession carrying the statue of God in the chariot festival of the Sammanakodu Kataragama Temple in... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2023

• July Tourist Arrivals Hit 126,000 Historic High

  

  Sri Lanka recorded the highest number of arrivals per month for 2023 when July tourist arrivals touched the 126, 000-mark yesterday. Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2023

• Principal Accused of Assaulting School Watcher

  

  The 27 year old night watchman at Lalith Athulathmudali Maha Vidyalaya in Mount Lavinia, who was allegedly beaten by the principal, has been hospitalized in a... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2023