2023-07-25 17:58
The Sri Lankan rupee has turned into Asia’s worst-performing currency from being the best in the first half of the year, and is poised to extend losses amid headwinds from interest-r… Read More
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2023-07-25 17:58
The Cabinet of Ministers advised the Secretary to the President to appoint an expert committee for the purpose of obtaining necessary recommendations for a complete restructure and improve… Read More
2023-07-25 08:58
The Court of Appeal has decided not to further extend the interim order preventing the imposing of the PAYE (Pay As You Earn) tax on the salaries of judges.
The relevant interim order was… Read More
2023-07-25 02:58
The Sri Lankan government’s debt restructuring plan is likely to reduce investment and liquidity risks for domestic insurers, Fitch Ratings says.
Fitch expects pressure on insurers&r&hellip…Read More
2023-07-24 11:58
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has issued its second tender this year to buy high-sulphur gasoil contract cargoes for a four-month delivery window starting November, a document on… Read More
2023-07-24 06:58
Pakistan A team emerged victorious against India A team winning by a massive 128 runs to lift the ACC Men’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023 trophy.
The final match of the series between… Read More
2023-07-24 05:58
Trade Minister Nalin Fernando has revealed that imported eggs will be sold at a price of Rs. 35 at all Sathosa outlets.
Accordingly, he explained that measures in this regard are underway… Read More
2023-07-24 04:58
The first fuel shipment of China’s Sinopec, which signed a contract to enter the Sri Lankan fuel market, will arrive in the country early next month, State Minister of Power and Ener… Read More
2023-07-22 04:58
China is drilling a new 10,000-metre-deep hole into the Earth with the hope of finding a gas reserve in its southern west Sichuan province.
This will be China’s second ultra-deep wel… Read More
2023-07-21 16:58
India and Sri Lanka have decided to cooperate towards the establishment of a multi-product petroleum pipeline from southern part of India to Sri Lanka, in a bid to ensure affordable and re… Read More
2023-07-21 05:58
Pakistan led by Babar Azam turned in a fine team effort to beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in the first test at Galle International cricket stadium yesterday. The fifth and final day yester… Read More
2023-07-21 02:58
Officials of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are currently in Sri Lanka to discuss preparation plans for the Asia Cup 2023, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) reported… Read More
2023-07-20 16:58
Restrictions imposed on imported goods will be further relaxed later today (July 20), State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says.
Thereby, import restrictions on 328 more items… Read More
2023-07-20 06:58
A two-phase mega campaign starting in early August and the promotion of hot air ballooning over pristine nature are among the key steps being taken by Sri Lanka to woo tourists from India… Read More
2023-07-20 02:58
The European Commission has suggested that the current GSP+ (Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus) scheme be extended by 04 years, amidst the ongoing negotiations for the EU’s new… Read More
2023-07-19 15:58
The results of the 2022 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination will be released in August, the Ministry of Education announced.
In a statement, the Education Ministry has stated that examinatio… Read More
2023-07-19 04:58
Japan has been knocked off the top spot on the Henley Passport Index for the first time in five years and bumped into 3rd place, according to the latest ranking, which is based on exclusiv… Read More
2023-07-18 03:58
In a significant development, Alliance Air has commenced daily commercial flights between Chennai and Sri Lanka’s Jaffna city, taking travel and trade between the two countries to ne… Read More
2023-07-17 03:58
Sri Lankan sprinter Tharushi Karunarathna on Sunday (July 16) set an Asian record and a national record at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championship being worked off in Bangkok, Thailand.
The… Read More
2023-07-14 15:58
A 16-member squad has been selected for the upcoming Test match against Pakistan due to be played on Sunday (16 July).
Accordingly, the squad was appointed for the first Test by the Select… Read More
2023-07-14 03:58
The Ministry of Education has issued a special notice on the admission of Grade 01 students to government schools for the year 2024.
Accordingly, the applications for the admission of stud… Read More
2023-07-14 02:58
Sri Lankan sprinter Nadeesha Ramanayake on Thursday (July 13) won the gold in the Women’s 400m event at the Asian Athletics Championship 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand.
The 28-year-old cl… Read More
2023-07-13 16:58
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has clarified that it has not engaged in discussions with Sri Lankan authorities regarding plans for a digital services tax within the current program… Read More
2023-07-13 16:58
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) board has given its approval for a $3bn (£2.3bn) bailout for Pakistan.
The crisis-hit nation will get about $1.2bn upfront, with the res… Read More
2023-07-13 03:58
Fitch Ratings has revised the Outlook on Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) National Long-Term Rating to Positive, from Stable, and has simultaneously affirmed the rating at ‘B(l… Read More
2023-07-13 03:58
Sri Lanka’s Gayanthika Abeyratne and Nadeesha Lekamge have bagged two Bronze medals at the 25th Asian Athletic Championship in Bangkok, Thailand.
Accordingly, Abeyratne won the Bronz… Read More
2023-07-13 01:58
The government will take measures to ease the import restrictions imposed on 300 more essential items, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya announced today.
Taking to Twitter… Read More
2023-07-12 08:58
The United Kingdom on Tuesday (July 11) welcomed Sri Lanka’s constructive engagement with the Universal Periodic Review process and the initial steps taken to make progress in some a… Read More
2023-07-12 04:58
The Paddy Marketing Board is to yet again commence purchases of paddy.
The decision was taken during a meeting at the Agriculture Ministry today (11).
Minister of Agriculture – Mahin… Read More
2023-07-12 03:58
Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has topped off an excellent month to claim the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for June 2023.
Hasaranga beat out strong opposition from Austra… Read More
2023-07-11 05:58
An Extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued by Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara laying out the Petroleum Products Licensing Regulations for the import, export, selli… Read More
2023-07-11 03:58
Sri Lanka is likely to discuss energy, power and port projects during a presidential visit to New Delhi next week, the foreign minister said on Monday, as India tries to push forward stall… Read More
2023-07-11 01:58
The inaugural edition of the Lanka T10 League is scheduled to be held from 12 – 23 December 2023, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced on Monday (10 July).
The tournament, which was ini… Read More
2023-07-10 17:58
The Committee on Public Enterprise (COPE) recently made a series of decision pertaining to Sri Lanka’s coconut industry, after several administrative concerns and irregularities with… Read More
2023-07-10 07:58
Minister of Transport, Highways and Mass Media, Bandula Gunawardena has commented on the implementation of the Port Access Elevated Highway Project, highlighting that 30% of the project is… Read More
2023-07-10 02:58
Former Director General of the Bribery or Corruption Investigation Commission Sarath Jayamanna PC, announced during his appearance on the ‘101 Katha’ program produced by the Pr… Read More
2023-07-09 16:58
Sri Lanka have beaten the Netherlands by 128 runs in the final of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers on Sunday at Harare Sports Club.
Sri Lanka — who remained unbeaten in the Super Six sta… Read More
2023-07-08 06:58
The 2023 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination is planned to be held before the end of this year, Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha says.
Meanwhile, the 2023 G.C.E. Ordinary Level exam… Read More
2023-07-07 06:58
Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara says the first draft of the proposed Employment Act will be made public soon.
Taking to Twitter, the lawmaker mentioned that t… Read More
2023-07-07 03:58
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka says inflation is expected to come down to a 7 percent level in July 2023, an official said on Thursday (06 July).
“The headline inflation is expected t… Read More
2023-07-07 01:58
Bas de Leede became only the fourth player in men’s ODI history to pick up a five-for and score a century in the same match.
Netherlands became part of yet another historic match as… Read More
2023-07-06 07:58
The prices of lottery tickets will be increased, with effect from today (06 July), as per a decision made by both the National Lotteries Board (NLB) and the Development Lotteries Board (DL… Read More
2023-07-06 05:58
Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves is estimated at around US dollars 3.5 billion as at end of June 2023, including the swap facility from the People’s Bank of China, according… Read More
2023-07-06 01:58
Transport sector trade unions express that the Minister of Transport, Bandula Gunawardene has promised to commence the initial phase of preparing a national policy for passenger transporta… Read More
2023-07-05 05:58
The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) has published the 2023 Global Peace Index (GPI), compiling the annual ranking of the most peaceful countries in the world.
This is the Sydney-ba… Read More
2023-07-05 02:58
The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), the largest tourism organization in India, is returning to Sri Lanka after 18 years with its airline partner SriLankan Airlines for their 67t… Read More
2023-07-04 17:58
Sri Lanka has received the first disbursement of USD 250 million from the World Bank’s budgetary support of USD 500 million, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said on Tuesd… Read More
2023-07-04 06:58
Litro Gas Lanka has slashed the prices of domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders with effect from midnight today (July 04).
Accordingly, the price of a 12.5 kg cylinder of LP gas… Read More
2023-07-03 14:58
Litro Gas Lanka has decided to reduce the prices of domestic Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas cylinders with effect from midnight tomorrow (04 July).
Accordingly, the new price of a 12.5 kg cy… Read More
2023-07-01 06:58
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has announced the revised fees charged from migrant workers and overseas employment agencies, which will be in effect from July 01.
The S… Read More
2023-07-01 02:58
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has revised fuel prices with effect from midnight on Friday (June 30).
Following the price revision, Petrol 92 Octane will be sold for Rs. 328 p… Read More
2023-06-30 16:58
A gripping day of the Super Six leg of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier saw Sri Lanka win big against the Netherlands by 21 runs in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe this evening (30).
Hav… Read More
2023-06-30 01:58
Laugfs Gas PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s two largest suppliers of domestic Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas, has assured that there is no gas shortage in the country, despite certain rumors.
C… Read More
2023-06-29 17:58
Dushmantha Chameera is still recovering from a right pectoral muscle injury he sustained on the right shoulder while practicing ahead of Sri Lanka’s first game of the group stage of… Read More
2023-06-29 02:58
The World Bank approved $700 million in budgetary and welfare support for Sri Lanka on Thursday, the biggest funding tranche for the crisis-hit island nation since an International Monetar… Read More
2023-06-29 01:58
Sri Lanka’s merchandise export earnings amounted to USD 989.7 million in May 2023, recording an increase of 16.6% from the month of April, the Export Development Board (EDB) says.
Ho… Read More
2023-06-28 04:58
Nearly 190,000 appeals have been received thus far pertaining to the beneficiaries list of the ‘Aswesuma’ welfare benefits scheme, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe s… Read More
2023-06-28 02:58
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced the launch of the next phase of its e-billing system, which will come into effect from July 01, 2023.
In a press release, the CEB said the… Read More
2023-06-27 07:58
Sri Lanka will enter into an agreement with the World Bank for $500 million in budgetary support after the cabinet approved it on Tuesday, the biggest funding tranche for the crisis-hit na… Read More
2023-06-27 02:58
A special Cabinet meeting has reportedly been called on Wednesday (28 June) to discuss the domestic debt restructuring process.
Meanwhile, President Ranil Wickremesinghe mentioned that the… Read More
2023-06-26 08:58
Litro Gas Lanka, one of the country’s two leading suppliers of domestic Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas, has decided to slash the prices of domestic LP gas, consecutively for the fourth… Read More
2023-06-26 02:58
Sri Lanka powered into the Super Six stage of the Cricket World Cup qualifying tournament with a crushing 133-run win over Ireland on Sunday that eliminated their opponents.
The result als… Read More
2023-06-23 12:58
A freight train plying on the Upcountry Line derailed at around 8.00 a.m. today (June 23).
The train had been en route from Kandy to Badulla when it derailed between Talawakelle and Watago… Read More
2023-06-23 02:58
Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara says that special approval has been received to include the Japanese language into the school curriculum from the primary grad… Read More
2023-06-22 08:58
A Gazette notification has been issued by Ministry of Public Security revising the fines on visa overstay of foreigners in Sri Lanka. Accordingly, the fine for overstay of 07 to 14 days ha… Read More
2023-06-22 03:58
SriLankan Airlines has issued a clarification confirming that last night’s (20 June) flight UL 470 to Seoul, which was to depart at 08.20 p.m., was delayed overnight and citing the r… Read More
2023-06-20 10:58
The Government has decided to revoke the Bread Ordinance No. 13 of 1864 which was enacted to regulate the sale of bread and to prevent the mixing of adulterated flour with bread offered fo… Read More
2023-06-20 09:58
It is reported that an issue has arisen in assessing the total value of Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) due to the ownership of several lands not being properly transferred under the state owned i… Read More
2023-06-20 02:58
The Department of Immigration and Emigration says that a total of 3,265 passport applications have been received thus far through the newly-launched online passport application system.The… Read More
2023-06-19 03:58
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to operate electric buses within the city of Colombo, Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardena revealed.
Accordingly, he noted that the prop… Read More
2023-06-19 01:58
Minister of Trade Nalin Fernando has requested that the prices of all bakery products be reduced by Rs. 10.
Speaking at a media briefing held on Sunday (18 June), Fernando requested all r… Read More
2023-06-17 07:58
Upon completion of its facility expansion, the Kankesanturai Harbour was declared open today (16 June), making way for a passenger ferry service between India and Sri Lanka.
The opening c… Read More
2023-06-17 04:58
Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says vehicle imports cannot be allowed yet under the existing economic conditions.
The lawmaker told the media that the decision to lift impo… Read More
2023-06-16 05:58
Turning a new page in passenger transport, David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited, Sri Lanka’s largest automotive company, yesterday launched E-drive, a model electric three-wh… Read More
2023-06-16 02:58
Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis hit centuries as Sri Lanka warmed up for their Cricket World Cup Qualifier campaign-opener on Monday with a massive 198-run win over the United States o… Read More
2023-06-15 08:58
Minister of Labour & Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara says measures will be taken to submit a new Bill to the National Labour Advisory Council soon, in order to amend the shortco… Read More
2023-06-15 03:58
In a bid to curb the growing influence of franchise cricket leagues, the International Cricket Council is set to introduce two changes, including placing a limit on the number of overseas… Read More
2023-06-14 17:58
Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles says that the new online passport application system will be launched tomorrow (June 15).
Accordingly, the new system will be launched under t… Read More
2023-06-14 15:58
The Department of Examinations says the evaluation of answer sheets of 40 subjects, including the science stream of the 2022 (2023) Advanced Level Examination will commence tomorrow (June… Read More
2023-06-14 03:58
Sri Lanka beat the Netherlands by three wickets in the ICC Cricket World Cup qualifier warm-up match played at Queens Sport Club, Bulawayo in Zimbabwe on Tuesday (June 13).
The Lion… Read More
2023-06-13 06:58
Food security in Sri Lanka is improving across all provinces, according to the Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM) report jointly carried out in February/March 2023 by the Fo… Read More
2023-06-13 01:58
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says that the total reduction of the rates in the electricity tariff revision this time is 3%.
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has t… Read More
2023-06-11 03:58
The 15-member national cricket squad has left for Zimbabwe for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier this morning.
The Dasun-Shanaka led team left for the Bandaranaike Internatio… Read More
2023-06-10 08:58
The government has issued a gazette notification relaxing the import restrictions imposed on more than 300 items including electronic equipment, sanitaryware and food items.
The relaxation… Read More
2023-06-10 02:58
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) will be entering the tourism mix of Indian cruise ships, with an agreement of 13 ship calls to the port between June and September this year.
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2023-06-09 16:58
The selection committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has selected a 15-member squad to compete in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament.
The team will leave for Zimbabwe… Read More
2023-06-09 09:58
India's renowned commentator, compere and quizmaster, Charu Sharma will be an auctioneer for the LPL (Lanka Premier League) next week. This was revealed by Tournament Director Samantha Dod… Read More
2023-06-09 08:58
The Agriculture Ministry is ready to import 176,000 hatching eggs instead of parent hens to solve the current shortage of chicken meat and eggs in the country, National Livestock Developme… Read More
2023-06-09 02:58
Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera has revealed that urea fertilizer will be sold to farmers for a price less than Rs. 9,000 in line with the appreciation of the Sri Lankan Rupee and… Read More
2023-06-08 15:58
The prices of 10 essential food items will be slashed with effect from Friday (June 09), Lanka Sathosa.
The revised prices are as follows:
• Mung beans – Rs. 1,225 per kilogram… Read More
2023-06-08 08:58
Sri Lanka and the Maldives on Wednesday (June 07) signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) in the fields of health cooperation, cultural cooperation and the establishment of a Mald… Read More
2023-06-08 03:58
Sri Lanka have sealed the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan 2 - 1, after winning the third and final match by a significant margin of nine wickets in just 16 overs.
The Lions trul… Read More
2023-06-07 03:58
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) through the European Union (EU)-funded BESPA-FOOD (Best Standardized Practices for the Agri-Food Sector) project will supp… Read More
2023-06-07 02:58
International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday revealed the latest crop of outstanding international performers shortlisted as the candidates for the ICC Men’s and Women’s Play… Read More
2023-06-06 05:58
Sri Lanka has won a Gold medal in the 4x400m Mixed Relay event at the 20th Asian U-20 Athletics Championships, currently being held in Yecheon, South Korea.
Tharushi Karunarathna, Jayeshi… Read More
2023-06-05 08:58
Last weekend unveiling the National Transformation roadmap, President Ranil Wickremesinghe described in details how he plans to take the country forward from here and the steps that need t… Read More
2023-06-05 07:58
World Environment Day, observed annually on June 05, is marked today with the aim of encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment.
This year, the United Nations E… Read More
2023-06-05 05:58
Sri Lanka secured a resounding victory over Afghanistan, defeating them by a commanding margin of 132 runs in the second One Day International (ODI) match. This win brought the series to a… Read More
2023-06-05 03:58
The fourth session of the Joint Commission between Sri Lanka and the Maldives will be held from 06 - 07 June 2023 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo. Accordingly, Minister of Fo… Read More
2023-06-03 02:58
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) have been instructed to continue fuel deliveries on Saturday and Sunday this week.
Taking… Read More
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