As tourism activity is picking up after several challenges faced since 2019, Sri Lanka is witnessing an improved pace of tourist arrivals, and it is very likely to cross the 700,000 mark today. The provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism D

With the foreign currency condition in the domestic market seeing a gradual improvement, the Central Bank (CB) appears to have taken a further conciliatory approach for imports, as it has recommended relaxing another batch of 900 goods but without ve

Irrespective of the recent unfortunate incidents involving the quality of medicines, the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) urged the people not to be carried away by such incidents and thereby lose trust on the free healthcare services.

Considering the progress of payment, the Chief of Excise yesterday granted a three-month new payment schedule to the nine leading liquor manufacturing companies to settle its staggering tax arrears of Rs.6.2 billion and warned to revoke their license

The administration of the Sri Dalada Maligawa (The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) is in the process of arranging a cost-effective lighting system for the annual Esala Perahera.

A number of officers attached to the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) are in hot water for misusing Rs 7.8 million which has been set aside for providing housing loans for people.

The Sri Lanka Police must take action to arrest all the cabinet Ministers for removing the Crudia zeylanica tree, which blocked the construction of the Colombo-Kandy Expressway, MP Udaya Gammanpila said.

Russia said Monday it was suspending its participation in a crucial deal that allowed the export of Ukrainian grain, once again raising fears over global food supplies and scuppering a rare diplomatic breakthrough to emerge from Moscow’s war in Ukr

The All-Island Poultry Association (AIPA) today requested the minister provide at least 13,500 freshly hatched chicks, as the hatching eggs were imported to Sri Lanka recently and also they requested to make them available through their association.

No matter what economic problems arise in the country or what situation the banks are facing, the purpose of the Banking (Special Provisions) Act to be presented to Parliament this week is to strengthen the customer 100 percent, Finance State Ministe

Sri Lanka Paralympian Dinesh Priyantha won a bronze medal in the F46 Javelin Throw at the World Para Athletic Championship in Paris, France today.

Dhananjaya de Silva shone on day two completing a tenth Test ton before Pakistan recovered from an early setback, having lost their top five batsmen with 105 on the board, on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

Party Leaders today approved a motion to appoint a select committee to ascertain whether the privileges of MPs have been violated by the actions of former members of the Election Commission and to make suitable recommendations.

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott and player Azmatullah Omarzai were fined for two separate incidents during the second T20I against Bangladesh.

Three Fundamental Rights petitions filed by three protesters against the alleged violation of their Fundamental Rights during a protest held near former President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa’s residence in Mirihana on March 31, 2022, was dismissed today by

Capital Metals, a UK mineral resources company listed on the London Stock Exchange, said Monday it will raise 364,705 pounds ($477,471) via a subscription and that it will use funds toward accelerating actions aimed at the lifting of the suspension o

SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam urged Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to act maturely without being childish regarding the matters involving the Parliamentary Committee to probe reasons for the country’s financial bankruptcy.

To meet the growing demand for summer travel, Jazeera Airways will increase the number of flights to the popular destinations of Sarajevo, Tbilisi, Baku and Colombo.

A four-month-old baby girl had died after administration of the pentavalent vaccine, according to health officials.

The Education Ministry has decided to provide fiber optic connections and adequate electricity facilities to selected schools in order to enhance communication facilities, Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has depreciated further against the US Dollar (USD) today, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday thanked Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe for his support in closing the recent IMF $3bn arrangement.

Minister Prasanna Ranatunga addressing a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) meeting in Minuwangoda warned that anyone who harassed his party supporters will have to pay the penalty.

A man on a motorcycle was arrested while he was riding on the Southern Expressway after having entered from the Dodangoda interchange.

Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has appointed a seven-member committee headed by Dr Dedunu Dias, Medical Research Institute Director to conduct a full investigation and report on the issues related to the health sector.

Dhananjaya de Silva scored his 10th Test century, before Sri Lanka were bowled out for 312 on the second day of the first Test against Pakistan in Galle.

The police in Aluthgama made a startling recovery yesterday when they raided an illicit liquor manufacturing plant that had been carried out inside a secret chamber of a place used to collect toddy with an Excise license.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Sunday that she hoped debt treatments for Sri Lanka and Ghana could be finalised quickly so the International Monetary Fund (IMF) could move forward with initial loan programme reviews this fall.

With borrowing costs easing, inflation cooling and foreign exchange inflows coming again into play, the Central Bank expects...

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