2023-04-04 06:58
Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. has slashed the price of domestic liquefied petroleum (LP) gas cylinders, based on the pricing formula.
Thereby, the price of a domestic gas cylinder weighing 12.5kg h… Read More
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2023-04-04 04:58
The members of the Elections Commission (EC) are scheduled to meet this morning to discuss matters related to the Local Government elections, Commissioner General Saman Sri Ratnayake said… Read More
2023-04-04 02:58
The Attorney General has informed the Court of Appeal that the incumbent Minister of Sports – Roshan Ranasinghe has decided to withdraw the gazette notification issued by former Spor… Read More
2023-04-03 05:58
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitya has assured that the salaries of all public employees will be paid before 10 April.
Accordingly, Siyambalapitiya stated that despite… Read More
2023-03-31 08:58
Three-fers from Matt Henry (3-14), Daryl Mitchell (3-32) and Henry Shipley (3-32) helped New Zealand roll out Sri Lanka for a paltry 157 inside 42 overs, in the third and final ODI at Sedd… Read More
2023-03-31 04:58
A research report released by the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute yesterday (29) said the consumption of Kohila (Lasia stalk) in Sri Lanka has increased by 40 p… Read More
2023-03-30 09:58
The State Trade Corporation (STC) says the distribution of imported eggs to bakery owners commenced this evening (March 29).A spokesperson of the STC stated that the stock of eggs imported f… Read More
2023-03-30 03:58
Two petitions filed against the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Mahinda Sirwardena, are due to be taken up before a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court tomorrow (30 March).Accordingl… Read More
2023-03-29 10:58
Sri Lankans are hopeful that a new employment scheme with Saudi Arabia will help ease their country’s economic crisis, professionals and labor officials told Arab News, as they expect… Read More
2023-03-29 03:58
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has issued a clarification with regard to recent media reports on Mahela Jayawardena’s non-presence with the national team touring New Zealand.The SLC states th… Read More
2023-03-28 09:58
The United Nations Population Fund-UNFPA congratulated Sri Lanka on its achievements in developing robust national evaluation capacities, at the policy, institutional, and professional level… Read More
2023-03-28 04:58
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera says the Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to award licenses to China’s Sinopec, Australia’s United Petroleum and RM Park… Read More
2023-03-27 04:58
Minister of Transport, Highways and Mass Media Bandula Gunawardene says that part of the funds received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has to be used for the payment of governmen… Read More
2023-03-27 03:58
The price of a cup of milk tea will be reduced with effect from tomorrow (March 27), says Asela Sampath, the Chairman of the All-Island Canteen Owners’ Association.Speaking at a press… Read More
2023-03-25 08:58
Finn Allen top-scored with 51 and Rachin Ravindra made 49 on debut as New Zealand posted a moderate 274, batting first Saturday in the first one-day international against Sri Lanka at Eden P… Read More
2023-03-25 04:58
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Milinda Moragoda met with Indian Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, in order to discuss opportunities for bilateral cooperat… Read More
2023-03-24 15:58
Sri Lankan cricketer Dhananjaya de Silva has refuted claims that he refused to bat at No. 07 position in tomorrow’s ODI match against New Zealand. Taking to Twitter, he said: “Th… Read More
2023-03-24 06:58
Holders of Sri Lanka’s international sovereign bonds face a 20% principal haircut in the country’s debt restructuring as well as maturity extensions and a reduction in coupons, a… Read More
2023-03-23 05:58
The long-awaited first batch of imported eggs arrived in Sri Lanka early this morning (March 23), Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation chairperson T.A.D. Ranjith says.The shipment… Read More
2023-03-23 01:59
A recent research conducted by ECA International has revealed that Sri Lanka , amongst a few other countries, saw the largest increase in expense for travellers.The research conducted by ECA… Read More
2023-03-22 04:58
The National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) for the month of February 2023 was recorded at 53.6%, as measured by the Year-on-Year change, the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) rev… Read More
2023-03-21 08:58
The proposal to Parliament that all courses and exams conducted at the Sri Lanka Law College should be held in English has been defeated.The proposal was defeated during a vote at this morni… Read More
2023-03-20 09:58
The Ministry of Agriculture says that measures will be taken to provide TSP fertilizer (Mud Fertilizer) free of charge from today (March 20) to all 1.2 million paddy farmers in Sri Lanka, af… Read More
2023-03-20 07:58
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has filed a case against Ceylon Agro Industries Limited at No:346, Negombo Road in Seeduwa, which manufactures and distributes Prima Noodles, and Cargill… Read More
2023-03-18 06:58
External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar on Friday (17) inaugurated the Sri Lankan exhibition “Geoffrey Bawa: It is Essential To be There”, at the National Gallery of… Read More
2023-03-18 03:58
Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera departed the island on Thursday to attend the Global Conference on International Year of Millets in New Delhi, India.The lawmaker is attending the… Read More
2023-03-16 15:58
Shippers in Sri Lanka have raised serious concerns over government action to deregulate export/import freight pricing, ending all-in rates and bringing back surcharges.Thanks to a legal fram… Read More
2023-03-16 09:58
A ship carrying TSP fertilizer, also called mud fertilizer needed for paddy cultivation, arrived at the Colombo Port early today (16) for the first time after three crop seasons.The ship has… Read More
2023-03-16 04:58
Sri Lanka’s economy shrank 7.8% in 2022 from the previous year, government data showed on Wednesday, as the country struggled with its worst financial crisis in more than seven decades… Read More
2023-03-15 15:58
The UK government has held a series of events for its new trade preferences scheme – Developing Countries Trading Scheme in Sri Lanka (DCTS), which is expected to come into effect this… Read More
2023-03-14 11:58
A number of credit card issuers have removed restrictions previously imposed overseas. It is said that due to the significant improvement in the foreign currency position of the banks i… Read More
2023-03-14 05:58
Minister of Urban Development & Housing Prasanna Ranatunga has instructed the ministerial secretary recently to consult with the relevant parties and take a decision regarding the abando… Read More
2023-03-14 03:58
Sri Lankan migrant workers’ foreign remittances amounted to a total of USD 844.9 million in the first two months of 2023, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says.According to a lates… Read More
2023-03-13 03:58
The Chairman of the Sri Lanka State Trading Corporation (STC) has reportedly left for India in order to inquire into the delay in the stock of eggs Sri Lanka was due to receive from India. A… Read More
2023-03-11 06:58
Another large group of post-pandemic Chinese tourists reached Sri Lanka last night (March 10) following the arrival of the first group earlier this month.These 181 Chinese tourists are the f… Read More
2023-03-10 09:58
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has announced the official US Dollar exchange rates for Friday (March 10), declaring the buying as Rs. 311.62 and the selling rate as Rs. 328.90.This marks an u… Read More
2023-03-10 03:58
The newly-appointed Postmaster General Ruwan Sarath Kumara says that the postal voting ballot papers can be distributed within the stipulated time period, if they are received on the due dat… Read More
2023-03-09 14:58
The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has proposed that a three-member committee be appointed by the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance to investigate corruption charges levelled agai… Read More
2023-03-09 11:58
Sri Lanka aims to announce a debt-restructuring strategy in April and step up talks with commercial creditors ahead of an International Monetary Fund review of a bailout package in six month… Read More
2023-03-09 07:58
Sri Lanka’s rupee, which became the world’s best performing currency this year amid hopes of an International Monetary Fund bailout, may resume declines and lose a fifth of its v… Read More
2023-03-09 05:58
Taxes on imported potatoes increasedThe government has decided to increase the special commodity levy imposed on imported potatoes.Accordingly, the special commodity levy of Rs.20 per one ki… Read More
2023-03-09 03:58
The National Fuel Pass (NFP) will be topped up at midnight every Tuesday effective from today (March 08), Minister of Power & Energy Kanchana Wijesekera says.Accordingly, all accounts ha… Read More
2023-03-08 04:58
State Minister of Transport Lasantha Alagiyawanna says the programme to issue driving licenses for the hearing-impaired community across the country will be initiated from this week.Speaking… Read More
2023-03-07 02:58
State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya has met with Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on the sidelines of the Fifth UN Conference… Read More
2023-03-06 07:58
The Committee on Public Enterprise (COPE) has decided to summon several state institutions.The inaugural meeting of the COPE, which was appointed following the opening of the fourth session… Read More
2023-03-06 04:58
Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. has decided not to increase the domestic gas prices taking into consideration the Sri Lankan rupee’s appreciation against the US dollar.In a statement, the Chairma… Read More
2023-03-04 07:58
A virtual discussion took place last night (March 02) between the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva and President Ranil Wickremesinghe.The disc… Read More
2023-03-04 03:58
The Department of Motor Traffic has approved the use of ‘Vega’ cars – not only Sri Lanka’s, but also South Asia’s first all-electric supercar.Accordingly the nu… Read More
2023-03-03 02:58
The data survey to identify those eligible for welfare benefits is scheduled to end on 31 March as per the Welfare Benefits Board.Accordingly, failing to provide data before the deadline may… Read More
2023-03-02 08:58
The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has further appreciated against the US dollar (USD) today (02 March), with the buying rate reaching Rs. 343.97 and the selling rate declared as Rs. 356.73. The Sri… Read More
2023-03-01 08:58
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) has slashed the prices of kerosene per litre.Accordingly, the price of a litre of kerosene, which previously stood at Rs. 355, has been reduced by… Read More
2023-03-01 07:58
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Election Committee received nominations today (Feb 28) for the upcoming SLC polls to elect office bearers for the national cricket board for the period 2023-2025.The… Read More
2023-02-27 16:58
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that a circular is being prepared in relation to the import of certain cosmetics and beauty products to Sri Lanka.Speaking to the media… Read More
2023-02-27 12:58
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s investment arm, said it will provide Sri Lanka with a $400 million cross-currency swap facility to help fund essential imp… Read More
2023-02-27 06:58
Australia won the Women’s T20 World Cup for the sixth time when they beat South Africa by 19 runs in the final at Newlands on Sunday.Opening batter Beth Mooney anchored the Australian… Read More
2023-02-27 02:58
In a bid to further facilitate investors through speedy approvals for investment projects, thereby easing the ease of doing business, the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) will be grant… Read More
2023-02-25 04:58
The first consignment of imported eggs is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on Monday (Feb 27), Trade Minister Nalin Fernando says.The shipment containing 02 million eggs was procured by Sri… Read More
2023-02-24 07:58
World Food Programme (WFP), in its Country Brief for January 2023, notes that food insecurity remains at concerning levels in the face of Sri Lanka’s economic crisis.However, as per th… Read More
2023-02-24 06:58
Sri Lanka is set to receive its first group of post-pandemic Chinese tourists after becoming one of the first 20 countries to resume the organization of outbound group tourists from China si… Read More
2023-02-24 01:58
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) recorded a net profit of Rs. 6.3 billion for the year 2022, making this the highest annual net income earned by the institution in its entire history.This record mark… Read More
2023-02-22 08:58
New Zealand kept their Women’s T20 World Cup hopes alive with a 102-run rout of Sri Lanka at Boland Park in Paarl on Sunday.Suzie Bates and Amelia Kerr hit half-centuries as the White… Read More
2023-02-22 07:58
Two million eggs will be imported from India next week as the first stock, Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation General Manager Chamila Iddamalgoda said.She said that relevant guide… Read More
2023-02-22 02:58
Cabinet approval has been granted to a proposal by the Minister of Wildlife and Forest Conservation to make the Narangala mountain range a sanctuary.The mountain range, which lies in the Bad… Read More
2023-02-20 07:58
The final phase of the third term of the 2022 school year in government and government-approved private schools commences today (20).The Ministry of Education had taken steps to give holiday… Read More
2023-02-20 03:58
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that he has given his consent to several requests made by the Maha Nayaka Theras of the Malwatu and Asgiri Chapters, during a discussion held today (19) b… Read More
2023-02-18 16:58
Lanka Coal Company (LCC) says payments have been settled for 13 shipments of coal imported to Sri Lanka.According to the company’s general manager Namal Hewage, the 12th shipment is cu… Read More
2023-02-18 02:58
Permission has been given to import eggs to Sri Lanka, however, these stocks will only be available for the bakery industry, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera says.His remarks came dur… Read More
2023-02-17 07:58
Mainly fair weather will prevail over most places of the island today, the Department of Meteorology said in its weather forecast.Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central… Read More
2023-02-16 08:58
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera says an uninterrupted power supply will be provided from today (Feb. 16) as the new power tariff revision has been implemented.Joining a spec… Read More
2023-02-16 05:58
Actress Ruchini Tanasha Hatharasinghe, who was gifted a property in Kollupitiya from her grandmother, was ordered by the Colombo District Court to return the said property back to her grandm… Read More
2023-02-15 07:58
The Chairman of Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha, Noel Steven has been temporarily removed from his position.This was announced in a special gazette notification published by the Governor of Sabar… Read More
2023-02-15 04:58
The Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided to raise the match fees of the National Women’s Players for the year 2023.Accordingly, the match fees for both formats of… Read More
2023-02-14 05:58
The government has decided to implement a common national fertilizer policy in the country, when using chemical and organic fertilizers in agriculture.The Ministry of Agriculture mentioned t… Read More
2023-02-13 06:58
Bangladesh had had an excellent batting powerplay, but Chamari Athapaththu and Inoka Ranaweera slowed them down, and helped force the wickets that saw Bangladesh slump to 126 for 8, on a str… Read More
2023-02-13 02:58
The Motor Traffic Department (DMT) today announced the immediate recall of over 700,000 vehicle models and brands due to airbag manufacturing flaws.The defect in the airbags had been reveale… Read More
2023-02-11 05:58
A progress review discussion on the data census work of the Welfare Benefits Board was held at the President’s Office yesterday (Feb. 09). The meeting was chaired by the Senior Advisor… Read More
2023-02-11 03:58
Speaker of Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, yesterday (Feb. 10) announced the list of MPs who were nominated to serve in the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) and the Committee on Parli… Read More
2023-02-10 09:58
Former International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Country Representative for Sri Lanka, Dr. Nadeem Ul Haque says that the Sri Lankan government needs to take steps to ensure efficiency when… Read More
2023-02-10 08:58
Mitsubishi Corporation, one of the leading business enterprises of Japan, has decided to end its operations in Sri Lanka next month.Among reasons to close the office are Sri Lanka’s de… Read More
2023-02-10 04:58
SriLankan Airlines is set to renew its commercial operations to China in the first week of April 2023, with a thrice-weekly service each to Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou as China reopens i… Read More
2023-02-09 02:58
The tourist arrivals in the first seven days of February have crossed the 25,000 mark, maintaining the momentum of the inflow of international visitors that was achieved in the past several… Read More
2023-02-08 17:58
The accepting of applications for the competitive examination pertaining to the recruitment of teachers for Government and provincial schools has commenced, as per a statement issued by the… Read More
2023-02-08 08:58
The Sri Lankan expatriate community in Qatar, which is around 120,000, generates about $600mn in remittances to the South Asian nation’s economy, the country’s top diplomat in Qa… Read More
2023-02-07 03:58
Supreme Court Justice and Chairman of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate the findings of preceding commissions and committees, A.H.M.D. Nawaz today submitted a s… Read More
2023-02-06 12:58
The Court of Appeal was today (06) informed that the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued a gazette notification, imposing a new control price for eggs.This was informed after the pet… Read More
2023-02-06 11:58
Laugfs Gas company announced that the prices of its domestic LP gas cylinders has been increased with effect from midnight today (06 February).Accordingly, the price of a Laugfs 12.5kg LP ga… Read More
2023-02-06 05:58
Bangladesh is expected to get back the money borrowed by Sri Lanka by September this year as the country’s economic situation is improving, according to Dhaka’s foreign minister… Read More
2023-02-06 02:58
The price of Litro gas has been increased with effect from midnight today (05).Mr. Muditha Peiris, Chairman of Litro Company, said that the price of a 12.5 kg domestic gas cylinder will be i… Read More
2023-02-04 05:58
US President Joe Biden says he looks forward to strengthening and deepening the cordial bilateral relations with Sri Lanka even further.He made this remark in a warmly worded letter of felic… Read More
2023-02-03 14:58
It is correct to say that foreign interference is often the main factor behind racism or other problems in Sri Lanka. Because since the past, different races lived in our country. But from t… Read More
2023-02-03 06:58
The Mahaweli Authority says the volumes of excess water in reservoirs are insufficient to be released for hydropower generation.This was communicated in a letter directed to the Ministry of… Read More
2023-02-02 16:01
The Paris Club of creditor nations is ready to provide financing assurances to Sri Lanka, a key step needed to unlock a $2.9 billion International Monetary Fund bailout, two sources with dir… Read More
2023-02-02 04:58
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says it will not to approve any scheduled power cuts until 17 February in order to protect the rights of over 331,000 students sitting fo… Read More
2023-02-02 03:58
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has requested the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) for permission to impose power cuts for two hours and 20 minutes today (01 Feb.) and tom… Read More
2023-02-01 03:59
Chandika Hathurusingha looks set to return as the head coach of the Bangladesh national men’s team with Cricket New South Wales confirming that he is leaving the position of assistant… Read More
2023-01-31 08:00
YouTube channel ‘ApeAmma’ has been recognized as the highest-earning YouTube channel in Sri Lanka.A US survey found that ‘Ape Amma’ earns USD 962, 386 through ad reve… Read More
2023-01-31 03:58
New regulations will be introduced soon for appointing members to selection committees for all sports including cricket, Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe says.The new regulations will facil… Read More
2023-01-28 03:58
Former MP Ranjan Ramanayake has commenced distributing the laptops he recently collected as donations in the US on behalf of underprivileged school children in Sri Lanka. Beginning the distr… Read More
2023-01-27 06:59
The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE), taking issue with the pricing formula introduced for eggs, has instructed the respective officials to revisit the move, on account of various prac… Read More
2023-01-27 03:58
A company owned by Asia’s richest man has hit back at a report which accused the firm of “brazen” stock manipulation and accounting fraud.The Adani Group, founded by Gautam… Read More
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