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2023-06-02 07:02
Sri Lankan authorities are showing strong commitment to implementing economic reforms, however, the reform momentum must continue amid the challenging economic recovery process, Internatio… Read More
2023-06-02 05:01
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera today requested the public not to panic over any fuel shortages as the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) and Lanka IOC have adequate… Read More
2023-06-02 03:59
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) scripted history on Tuesday (May 30 )at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as they clinched their fifth IPL trophy by defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wi… Read More
2023-06-01 06:58
The Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated by 22.9% against the US dollar, during the year up to 31 May 2023, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
In its report on the External Sector… Read More
2023-05-31 06:58
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has received a courtesy call from Sun Weidong, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs from the People’s Republic of China.
The meeting has taken place at… Read More
2023-05-31 04:58
Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong has assured that China, a longstanding ally of Sri Lanka, will always stand by the island nation’s sovereignty and its political… Read More
2023-05-31 01:58
The national cricket board today (May 30) announced a 16-member squad picked by its selection committee for the first two games of the ODI series against Afghanistan.
The squad, led by ski… Read More
2023-05-30 18:58
The Ministerial Consultative Committee has approved the orders made by the Minister of Public Security under the Immigrants and Emigrants Act to revise the fine of US$500, in addition to t… Read More
2023-05-30 15:58
Minister of Transport Bandula Gunawardene says that the government is unable to bare the total cost of the “Sisu Seriya” school bus service.
Joining the Cabinet press conferenc… Read More
2023-05-30 08:58
The government has decided to increase the fuel quotas allocated under the National Fuel Pass QR System with effect from tomorrow (May 31).
Accordingly, the registered taxi three-wheelers… Read More
2023-05-30 03:58
Amid the uncertainty over the venue, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has expressed interest to host the Asia Cup 2023 and said it is prepared to host the championship if Asian Cricket Council (ACC… Read More
2023-05-29 09:58
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara emphasizes that he requested Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene to take necessary disciplinary and legal steps against the false statements m… Read More
2023-05-29 05:58
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara says that the National Fuel Pass QR System allocated fuel quotas will be increased from Wednesday (May 31).
Taking to Twitter, Minister Wij… Read More
2023-05-29 03:58
India has done more for Sri Lanka than the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Union Minister for External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar stressed on Saturday. The Modi government, he underlined… Read More
2023-05-27 01:58
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag said that Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka’s returns for the Gujarat Titans in this season’s Indian Premier League has been disappointing… Read More
2023-05-26 05:58
Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. today refuted the “unfounded claims” suggesting that the company has hired agencies to manage certain aspects of their operations in carrying… Read More
2023-05-25 07:58
Sri Lanka is expecting foreign direct investment inflows to rise by a fifth to $1.3 billion this year, a government official said on Wednesday, with India likely to play a lead role despit… Read More
2023-05-25 02:58
Lanka Sathosa has reduced the prices of six essential food items with effect from today (May 24).
Accordingly, the prices of LSL milk powder, Dried Chillies, Red lentils, Soya Meat, big on… Read More
2023-05-23 09:58
The Cabinet has green-lighted the use of the name “Kompanna Vidiya” for the relevant Grama Niladhari Division of the Colombo Divisional Secretariat as it is in all three main l… Read More
2023-05-23 04:58
The construction of the second phase of the Eastern Terminal of the Colombo Port commenced today (May 22) under the patronage of the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala… Read More
2023-05-23 02:58
State-backed Chinese mouthpiece Global Times called the G7 an “anti-China workshop” on Monday, a day after Beijing summoned Japan’s envoy and berated Britain in a fiery r… Read More
2023-05-22 08:58
The Indian rupee is expected to open weaker against the U.S. dollar after the central bank said it will withdraw the highest value currency note from circulation.
Non-deliverable forwards… Read More
2023-05-22 06:58
The conducting and organising of all tuition classes aimed at students scheduled to sit for the upcoming 2022 G.C.E Ordinary Level (O/L) examination has been prohibited from midnight tomor… Read More
2023-05-22 02:58
The Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera says that vouchers to the value of Rs. 20,000 per hectare will be provided to paddy farmers from tomorrow (May 22) for the cultivation of the… Read More
2023-05-20 10:58
The government has slashed the special commodity levy imposed on maize imported for the manufacturing of “Thriposha” by the Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited.
According to the Financ… Read More
2023-05-20 06:58
Evaluation of answer scripts of 11 more subjects of the 2022 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination will get underway today (May 20) at 32 paper-marking centres, the Department of Examinations… Read More
2023-05-19 05:00
The Department of Immigration and Emigration is to introduce a new system of issuing passports from June 01.
Immigration and Emigration Department’s Controller General Harsha Ilukpi… Read More
2023-05-19 03:58
The Supreme Court today (May 18) fixed dates for the hearing of the Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed by a group of individuals including Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission… Read More
2023-05-18 10:58
The government has decided to register the Samurdhi banking system as a microfinance banking system of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) in order to provide the “Aswesuma” w… Read More
2023-05-18 07:58
The Federative Republic of Brazil through the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC) donated to Sri Lanka a consignment of medical supplies including 10,000 vials of regular human insulin and… Read More
2023-05-16 08:58
The Cabinet has approved the extension of the time period to grant permits to Sri Lankans employed abroad to import electric vehicles.
Under this scheme, the import of electric vehicles wa… Read More
2023-05-16 04:58
Abdul Rahman, the 21-year-old uncapped medium fast bowler, has earned a recall to Afghanistan’s ODI squad for the three-match series in Sri Lanka early next month. It’s a stron… Read More
2023-05-12 16:58
Subsequent to a writ petition filed by environmental organizations seeking an injunction order to prevent the implementation of the decision to send 100,000 Toque Macaque to China, the Cou… Read More
2023-05-12 09:58
Sri Lankan white-ball Skipper Dasun Shanaka has been signed by the Seattle Orcas for the inaugural edition of the Major League Cricket (MLC) Tournament, making him the fifth Sri Lankan to… Read More
2023-05-12 08:58
The two International Cricket Council (ICC) officials including its Deputy Chairman – Imran Khwaja, who are in Sri Lanka to find out if there is any political interference in Sri Lan… Read More
2023-05-11 02:58
Sri Lankan authorities have reiterated the country’s commitment towards transparency and the comparability of treatment with all of its creditors during the first meeting of the offi… Read More
2023-05-10 11:58
Sri Lankan authorities formally presented on Tuesday a request for debt treatment in the first meeting of the official bilateral creditors committee, the Paris Club said in a statement.
Th… Read More
2023-05-10 05:58
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has given directives to initiate “Aswesuma” welfare benefit payments, which are scheduled to commence on July 01.
The relevant gazette notificati… Read More
2023-05-10 03:58
China attended as an observer the first meeting of Sri Lanka’s creditor nations on Tuesday, offering policymakers some hope Beijing will become more engaged in talks to resolve debt… Read More
2023-05-09 15:58
Railway station masters have decided to engage in a token strike with effect from midnight today (May 09).
Accordingly, the station masters will withdraw from duties for 24 hours until mid… Read More
2023-05-09 09:58
Cabinet approval has been granted to the proposal presented by the Minister of Plantation Industries to take measures to amend the Tea, Rubber and Coconut Estate (Control of Fragmentation)… Read More
2023-05-09 06:58
The Cabinet of Ministers has green-lighted the approval to hold discussions with the World Bank for a loan of USD 200 million for social security programs in Sri Lanka.
President Ranil Wic… Read More
2023-05-09 02:58
The 2023 Asia Cup that is scheduled to take place later this year is set to move from Pakistan to Sri Lanka, a report in The Indian Express said on Monday.
The likelihood of the tournament… Read More
2023-05-09 01:58
The Chairman of Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Janaka Ratnayake says that the electricity consumers should receive an immediate electricity tariff reduction of approximat… Read More
2023-05-08 17:58
Chennai-bound Air India (AI) flight was delayed by over four hours at Sri Lanka‘s Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Colombo on May 6 after the sky marshal of the aircraft w… Read More
2023-05-08 17:58
The Department of Motor Traffic has decided to blacklist the vehicles that have not obtained revenue licenses for 05 years and to remove them from the information system of the department… Read More
2023-05-08 07:58
The wholesale prices of sugar and wheat flour have been increased, the Essential Food Commodities Importers and Traders Association said.
Its Chairman Nihal Seneviratne said the wholesale… Read More
2023-05-07 04:59
Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic crisis is estimated to have doubled the poverty rate from 13.1 percent to 25 percent and it is projected to remain above 25 percent for the next few ye… Read More
2023-05-06 09:58
Sri Lanka can be put on the path to prosperity if the debt can be made sustainable by implementing the IMF-supported program properly, the Director of Asia & Pacific Department of the… Read More
2023-05-06 04:58
The SriLankan Airlines has issued a clarification on the flights diverted to Mattala International Airport (MIA) yesterday (May 04).
In a statement, the national carrier said that flight U… Read More
2023-05-05 05:58
Sri Lanka Police have announced a special traffic plan in the city of Colombo in view of the Vesak festival.
After four years of subdued celebrations due to the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks… Read More
2023-05-05 03:58
Sri Lanka and Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the island nation as an ideal destination.
As per the agreement, the Emirates, one of the two flag carrier… Read More
2023-05-04 15:58
The Parliamentary Business Committee has fixed dates for the adjournment debate on MV X-Press Pearl and the second reading of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Bill.
Accordingly, the ad… Read More
2023-05-04 06:58
Adventure tourism is playing a key role in helping Sri Lanka rebuild its economy after a turbulent few years for the South Asian nation.
The country’s tourism sector was particularly… Read More
2023-05-04 04:58
Sri Lanka’s apparel export earnings could slump by $1 billion this year, a top industry expert said on Wednesday, as slowing global demand hits the crisis-hit South Asian country.
Ap… Read More
2023-05-03 05:58
The government employees who have submitted nominations to contest the Local Government (LG) elections have received the Cabinet’s approval to work in the nearest LG division apart f… Read More
2023-05-02 07:59
The prices of Litro domestic Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas cylinders are set to be further reduced tomorrow (03 May).
Chairman of Litro Gas Lanka, Muditha Peiris announced this while speak… Read More
2023-05-02 04:59
Sri Lanka Cricket is currently working to upgrade the floodlights system at the Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, despite the venue not hosting more than 3-4 Day and Night ODIs a yea… Read More
2023-04-28 14:58
Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong said that a refinery with state-of-the-art technology capable of refining four tons of crude oil per day will be established in Sri Lanka as a Chinese invest… Read More
2023-04-28 06:58
The A330-200 had to stop its climb and descend quickly due to problems pressurizing the aircraft.
On April 21st, an Airbus A330-200 operated by SriLankan had to divert to its origin airpor… Read More
2023-04-28 05:01
The duty-free allowance given to expatriate workers at the airport will be increased from May 01, Minister of Labour & Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara says.
Addressing a media a… Read More
2023-04-27 07:58
The Police Commission has differed the transfer of Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police in Charge of Southern Province, Ajith Rohana to the Eastern Province and he has been transferre… Read More
2023-04-27 06:58
The State Trade Corporation (STC) says the imported eggs can be sold to the general public if the Department of Animal Production & Health green-lights the move.
Speaking on the matter… Read More
2023-04-27 03:58
The signing of Exchange Notes pertaining to the provision of a project support of Japanese Yen five hundred and three million (Approximately LKR 1.3 bn) through Japan International Coopera… Read More
2023-04-26 16:59
Manufacturers have expressed their agreement to reduce the prices of locally manufactured schoolbags and school shoes during a discussion held with the State Minister of Finance Ranjith Si… Read More
2023-04-26 15:02
The fourth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) is set to get underway on 30 July, and will be played until 20 August in both Colombo and Kandy.
Issuing a statement in this regard, Sr… Read More
2023-04-26 08:58
Ireland posted their highest-ever Test score of 492 on Tuesday as Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher became only the third and fourth Irishmen to hit centuries in cricket's longest format.
S… Read More
2023-04-26 06:58
The State Trading Corporation (STC) says that a number of issues have emerged without the required certificates to clear the recently imported consignment of eggs from the port.
The cleara… Read More
2023-04-26 01:58
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has stated that Indian tourists visiting Sri Lanka can now use the Indian Rupee (INR) for local transactions… Read More
2023-04-25 17:58
Minister of Transport Bandula Gunawardene says that the ministry expects to call for international tenders in order to sell the unused old machine parts and irons of the Department of Rail… Read More
2023-04-25 08:58
Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha has assured that the 2022 G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination will commence on 29 May as scheduled.
Speaking in Parliament this morning (25 April)… Read More
2023-04-25 04:58
The Ministry of Education announces that the applicants who wish to enroll students in classes from Grade 02 to Grade 11 in government schools should send the respective applications to th… Read More
2023-04-23 07:58
Chairman of All Ceylon United Teachers’ Union Ven. Yalwela Pannasekara Thero says that teachers will take part in the paper marking activities for the 2022 G.C.E Advanced Level… Read More
2023-04-23 04:59
The games at Sinhala & Tamil New Year festivals organized in the future will be regulated, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Vidura Wickremanayake says.
Speaking… Read More
2023-04-22 03:58
SriLankan Airlines today (April 21) clarified the circumstances of the five grounded aircraft in response to certain recent ‘misleading’ news items that have been published on… Read More
2023-04-22 01:58
The preliminary marking of the 2022 G.C.E Advanced Level Tamil medium answer scripts commenced today (21 April), the Examination Department confirmed.
Accordingly, the process of confirmin… Read More
2023-04-21 07:58
Another ship carrying one million eggs imported from India reached the Colombo Port last night (20).
Its samples will be obtained today (21) by the Department of Animal Production and Heal… Read More
2023-04-21 05:59
In a recent meeting with the Asia Rugby President, it was announced that a stabilization committee has been appointed for rugby football in Sri Lanka due to the catastrophic situation of S… Read More
2023-04-21 03:58
The Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Janaka Ratnayake has accused the Ministry of Power and Energy of attempting to paralyse the independency of the commiss… Read More
2023-04-20 16:59
The Ministry of Education says that appeal applications for the admission of students for Grade 06 classes for the 2023 academic year, based on the results of the 2022 Grade 05 Scholarship… Read More
2023-04-20 04:59
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has taken steps to brief all relevant parties on the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) restructuring roadmap approved by the Cabinet of Minist… Read More
2023-04-20 02:58
An Extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) stipulating maximum retail prices for eggs by weight, with effect from today (20).
Accordingly… Read More
2023-04-19 10:01
Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe has highlighted that it is time to change the perspective on public debt and its policies, so as to enable countries to overco… Read More
2023-04-19 07:58
The Federation of University Teachers’ Association (FUTA) has stated that they are likely to commence the paper-marking process of the 2022 G.C.E Advanced Level examination within th… Read More
2023-04-19 05:59
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has stated that it expects a total of 400,000 tourists to have arrived for 2023 by 20 April.
SLTDA Chairman Priyantha Fernando explained… Read More
2023-04-18 15:58
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that measures will be taken to relax the import restrictions imposed on many other goods.
Speaking to the media today (April 18), fol… Read More
2023-04-11 03:58
Oil prices edged higher on Monday, after rising for three straight weeks, as looming supply cuts from Saudi Arabia and other OPEC+ producers offset concern about weakening global growth th… Read More
2023-04-10 08:58
Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara says Sri Lanka has reached a bilateral agreement with the government of Japan, in order to establish training centres aimed at… Read More
2023-04-10 06:58
The Department of Measurement Units, Standards and Services has taken measures to introduce a new telephone number for complaints regarding vendors using substandard weighing and measuring… Read More
2023-04-10 05:00
Sri Lanka Transport Board Chairman Lalith Alwis said that 300 additional buses will operate from the Colombo Central Bus Stand from today (10) for the convenience of those making their way… Read More
2023-04-08 07:58
Tim Seifert was the match-winner for the second straight game as New Zealand clinched the T20 series against Sri Lanka with a tense four-wicket victory in Queenstown on Saturday.
Seifert b… Read More
2023-04-08 06:58
An amendment, banning several plastic items, is due to be made to the list of permitted items which can be imported into the country.
The importation of several plastic items has be… Read More
2023-04-08 03:58
Minister of Power and Energy – Kanchana Wijesekara says that a decision has been taken to suspend 40 fuel stations that have continuously not adhered to QR quotas.
Tweeting, he added… Read More
2023-04-06 07:31
The All Ceylon Samurdhi Bank General Association said that they will apply for sick leave today (06) in protest of not receiving solutions to their demands.
Association’s President N… Read More
2023-04-06 04:39
The Central Bank of Somalia’s top priority is to reestablish the nation’s currency, which will enable it to take full control of monetary policy, its governor said.
Somalia ha… Read More
2023-04-05 15:24
Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera says that steps will be taken by the government to move away from the distribution of fertilizer during the ‘Maha Season’ and to prov… Read More
2023-04-05 05:58
President of All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association N. K. Mr. Jayawardena said bakery products prices cannot reduced even though the domestic gas price was reduced.
He also mentioned… Read More
2023-04-05 04:58
The existing fuel quota under the QR code system has been increased for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season with effect from midnight today (April 04), the President’s Medi… Read More
2023-04-04 09:58
Sri Lanka has a rich cultural and historical connection with the Indian epic, Ramayana. According to Hindu mythology, Sri Lanka was the kingdom of Ravana, the ten-headed demon king who abd… Read More
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