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Cabinet approves development of 24 oil tanks at Trincomalee upper tank farm
Cabinet approves development of 24 oil tanks at Trincomalee upper tank farm
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the development of 24 oil tanks at the Trincomalee upper tank farm. MORE..
Tax on digital service exporters not unfair – Deputy Minister
Tax on digital service exporters not unfair – Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Economic Development Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando states that all citizens of the country, including both individuals and businesses, are required to pay taxes. MORE..
Court order issued against unemployed graduates’ protest
Court order issued against unemployed graduates’ protest
A court order has been issued preventing the holding of a protest planned by a group of activists of the Unemployed Graduates’ Association, who have passed the Teachers’ Examination but are yet to secure employment, in a manner that inconvenience the general public. MORE..
Govt adopts “Rich Country - Beautiful Life” policy statement as national policy framework
Govt adopts “Rich Country - Beautiful Life” policy statement as national policy framework
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to adopt the National Peoples’ Power (NPP) policy statement “A Rich Country – A Beautiful Life” as the government’s national policy framework. MORE..
Police uncover another crime committed by suspected shooter in ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ killing
Police uncover another crime committed by suspected shooter in ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ killing
Sri Lanka Police have uncovered another crime committed by the suspected shooter in the killing of the notorious underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” inside Hulftsdorp Courts Complex in February. MORE..
Sri Lanka should avoid tax exemptions, focus on passing budget: IMF
Sri Lanka should avoid tax exemptions, focus on passing budget: IMF
Sri Lanka should avoid tax exemptions and focus on passing a national budget that is in line with parameters set by the International Monetary Fund to continue with a $2.9 billion program from the international lender, an IMF official said on Tuesday. MORE..
Govt assures uninterrupted supply of essential food items for New Year season
Govt assures uninterrupted supply of essential food items for New Year season
In order to make policy decisions related to ensuring food security, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation K.D. Lalkantha, along with Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe...MORE..
Person injured in shooting at coconut estate in Kuliyapitiya
Person injured in shooting at coconut estate in Kuliyapitiya
A man has been injured in a shooting incident in Kuliyapitiya and admitted to Kuliyapitiya Hospital for treatment. MORE..
UNHRC: Core Group on Sri Lanka urges new govt for action on human rights
UNHRC: Core Group on Sri Lanka urges new govt for action on human rights
A joint report evaluating Sri Lanka’s recent political and human rights developments has been submitted to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) by Sri Lanka Core Group led by the United Kingdom. MORE..
‘Sri Lanka will soon be more attractive to remain, not leave or emigrate’ - IMF’s Peter Breuer
‘Sri Lanka will soon be more attractive to remain, not leave or emigrate’ - IMF’s Peter Breuer
International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Peter Breuer commended Sri Lanka’s economic recovery in the recent years, and stated that as economic opportunities return to Sri Lanka, income will be increased and poverty will be reduced making it more attractive for the people to remain in Sri Lanka, not leave...MORE..
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Petroleum distributors to hold talks with CPC Chairman today
Petroleum distributors to hold talks with CPC Chairman today
A discussion between the Petroleum Distributors and the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) is scheduled to take place at 9.00 a.m. today (04). MORE..
New Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Air Force appointed
New Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Air Force appointed
Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). MORE..
Cop arrested for supplying T-56 ammunition in Middeniya triple murder
Cop arrested for supplying T-56 ammunition in Middeniya triple murder
A Police Constable attached to the Weeraketiya Police Station has been arrested in connection with the recent triple murder in Middeniya, police confirmed. MORE..
Pope Francis suffers new breathing crises, Vatican says
Pope Francis suffers new breathing crises, Vatican says
Pope Francis suffered two new acute respiratory crises Monday and was put back on noninvasive mechanical ventilation, in another setback to his battle to fight pneumonia, the Vatican said. MORE..
Sri Lanka to resume maize imports
Sri Lanka to resume maize imports
The government may have to resume maize imports in the near future despite the current suspension, Minister of Livestock, Land, and Irrigation K.D. Lalkantha stated during a recent parliamentary committee meeting. MORE..
Sri Lanka defends sovereignty at UNHRC, rejects external human rights mechanisms
Sri Lanka defends sovereignty at UNHRC, rejects external human rights mechanisms
Sri Lanka has reiterated the rejection of Resolutions 46/1, 51/1, and 57/1 and the external evidence gathering mechanism on Sri Lanka passed by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) during the 58th Session of the council as the country concerned following the Oral Update on Sri Lanka by the High Commissioner for Human Rights. MORE..
Prevailing rainy condition expected to reduce from today
Prevailing rainy condition expected to reduce from today
The prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to be reduced from today (04), the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
UK says several proposals for Ukraine ceasefire on table after France floats one-month truce
UK says several proposals for Ukraine ceasefire on table after France floats one-month truce
Britain said on Monday there were several possible proposals on the table for a possible Ukraine ceasefire, after France floated a proposal for a month-long initial truce that could pave the way for peace talks. MORE..
Colombo sees 7.7% land price surge
Colombo sees 7.7% land price surge
Property in Sri Lanka’s Colombo had risen 7.7 per cent in the second half of 2024 from a year earlier, according to a Land Valuation Indicator. According to the report, industrial land had risen 3.9 per cent in the first six months compared to a year earlier. Residential land had risen 9.9 per cent, and commercial land had risen 9.4%. MORE..
Release of water to farmlands for ‘Yala’ season after March 15
Release of water to farmlands for ‘Yala’ season after March 15
The release of water to farmlands for commencement of ‘Yala’ season after March 15 has been discussed at the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation. MORE..
Fuel distributors to accept petroleum orders for tomorrow
Fuel distributors to accept petroleum orders for tomorrow
The Petroleum Distributors’ Association has decided to place orders for petroleum products for tomorrow (04). MORE..
Govt. mulls action against SLTB drivers bypassing schoolchildren and citizens with season tickets
Govt. mulls action against SLTB drivers bypassing schoolchildren and citizens with season tickets
Discussions have been held at the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, regarding Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus drivers who operate services while bypassing schoolchildren and citizens with season tickets. MORE..
Petition filed seeking action to prevent elephant-train collisions
Petition filed seeking action to prevent elephant-train collisions
A Fundamental Rights (FR) petition has been filed before the Supreme Court, requesting a formal program to minimize elephant collisions with trains and a ruling that government authorities have violated fundamental human rights by failing to take appropriate action. MORE..
Stock market slumps as ASPI drops by over 300 points
Stock market slumps as ASPI drops by over 300 points
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) faced a significant decline today (03), with the key indices recording sharp drops. MORE..
36-year-old mother-of-three sentenced to life in prison for drug possession
36-year-old mother-of-three sentenced to life in prison for drug possession
The Colombo High Court has sentenced a 36-year-old mother-of-three to life imprisonment after finding her guilty of possessing and trafficking heroin. MORE..
