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President’s Powerful Meeting with Ceylon Chamber of Commerce
President Dissanayake met the new Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Board, focusing on reforms, trade, tourism, digital growth, and partnerships....
President’s Powerful Meeting with Ceylon Chamber of Commerce
President Dissanayake met the new Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Board, focusing on reforms, trade, tourism, digital growth, and partnerships....
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As the Olympic flame arrives in France from Greece, anticipation builds for the torch relay involving 10,000 individuals, ranging from ordinary citizens to VIPs.
The tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka crossed the 800,000 mark in May, which is two months earlier than 2023 in achieving the milestone.
The Lotus Tower Management announced the launch of the second wingsuit Base Jumping event.
Pasindu Jayaweera, a Sri Lankan in Germany won the incredible Tesla Cybertruck as the grand prize after becoming the winner of the WSO2 Code Challenge held in Hollywood
Former Minister Diana Gamage addressing a media briefing said that she cannot accept the Supreme Court ruling which determined that she cannot hold a seat in the Parliament of Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lankan Cricket Selection Committee has announced the much-anticipated 15-member squad set to represent the nation in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.
In May 2022, Mr. Wickremesinghe replaced Mahinda Rajapaksa as prime minister following anti-government protests over the unprecedented economic crisis in the island nation
In May 2022, Mr. Wickremesinghe replaced Mahinda Rajapaksa as prime minister following anti-government protests over the unprecedented economic crisis in the island nation
Browns Investments PLC, a Sri Lankan company with a long history of operating plantation businesses, will take over Lipton’s tea estates in Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania.
Sri Lankan Airlines, a valued member of the oneworld global airline alliance, proudly hosted the 2024 oneworld Business Resilience and Safety Best Practice Group meeting in Colombo
Searching for the safest places to travel? Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP) recently unveiled its annual State of Travel Insurance Safest Destinations report, which ranks the world’s 15 safest cities to travel.
Sri Lanka has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with India's Adani Green Energy Ltd for two wind power stations developed by the company, a cabinet statement said on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka Tourism is gearing up to launch its inaugural comprehensive global public relations (PR) and digital campaign, targeting 15 key identified markets to boost the sector.
The Sri Lanka Banks' Association issued a statement on Sunday warning the general public over the rise in online scams.
Sri Lanka plans to restart the already suspended the Light Rail Transit project.
Negotiations to finally bring an end to Sri Lanka’s long-running $13bn debt default could result in an innovative new type of bond that would link payouts to economic growth and governance reforms, a long-held aim of emerging market bond investors.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel will not accept Hamas's demands for Israel to end the Gaza war.
Sri Lankan cricket has awarded the national rugby team a prize of US$30,000 in recognition of their victory at the Asia Rugby Division 1 Championship, where they defeated Kazakhstan in Colombo.
The Litro gas company has announced a significant reduction in the prices of Litro liquefied petroleum (LP) gas cylinders, effective from midnight (May 3rd).
A UAE-based Sri Lankan company has carried out the world’s first conversion of a Cadillac Escalade to a right-hand drive.
A leading Sri Lankan businessman, through his company Supreme Global Holdings, has entered the race to acquire the national carrier, SriLankan Airlines.
New York City police officers entered the grounds of Columbia University on Tuesday night to arrest and disperse pro-Palestinian protesters who took over a campus building nearly 24 hours earlier and have occupied a tent camp at the Ivy League school for nearly two weeks.
After the fuel price revision last night, the cement manufacturing companies have decided to reduce the retail price of a 50 kg bag of cement.
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) reduced its fuel prices at midnight.
Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote investments,according to Foreign Minister Ali Sabry.
The US secretary of state hopes Hamas will accept what he has called Israel's "extraordinarily generous" offer fnor a Gaza truce and hostage release deal.
From New York to California, students protesting the Israel-Hamas war slept in tents at college campuses, as some universities moved to shut down encampments and arrested dozens of demonstrators.
Sri Lanka will hand over management of its $209 million Chinese-built airport to two Indian and Russian companies, a cabinet statement said on Friday, as the island nation attempts to reduce losses from its state enterprises.
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe has stated that the Sri Lankan economy has stabilized and growth is now emerging.
Sri Lanka has been listed among the many countries in the world suffering from asthma, Sri Lanka Respiratory Disease Specialists' Association President Dr. Neranjan Dissanayake said.
A Businessman, who was adversely affected by the country’s economic crisis, has sent letters of demand claiming Rs.50 million as damages from former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa,
A meeting between the China Association of Small and Medium-commercial Enterprises (CASMCE) and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena took place yesterday at Temple Trees, focusing on bilateral cooperation and investment opportunities.
According to a report compiled by CEO World magazine Sri Lanka is rated among the top five destinations to visit in your lifetime.
In a recent update, the Sri Lankan Department of Immigration and Emigration has launched a new visa process and online application portal, effective immediately. It is being considered a significant leap forward in visa services.
Amid rising geo-political tension in the Middle East region on the rising fears of the Iran-Israel war, gold prices continue to scale high for the sixth week in a row. Interestingly,
President Ranil Wickremesinghe assured the people of Sri Lanka that the government will not pass or leave anyone behind in the programme to strengthen the economy of the country as well as the people.
A Loud blast heard near the Iranian city of Isfahan was caused by "air defense firing at a suspicious object," an Iranian senior military commander said, according to Iran's state-aligned Tasnim news agency.
Soon after polling began, a large number of voters began queuing up outside a polling booth in the West Garo Hills district in the north-eastern state of Meghalaya. India has 18 million first-time voters who are between the ages of 18-19
Ceylon Tea exports in the first quarter of this year had achieved a six year high as per data published by Sri Lanka Customs and analysed by Siyaka Research.
Keells food products PLC has just announced a strategic partnership with Miillenium Imports Private Limited where the Elephant House Sausage range will be available in Australian markets.
Sri Lanka's central bank has bought 715 million US dollars from forex markets in March 2024, up from a net 239.5 million US dollars in February, taking the total so far this year to 1,199 million dollars, official data showed.
The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Chairman Chalaka Gajabahu expressed optimism about the tourism industry’s recovery, stating that 2024 is poised to be a significant year for the destination after multiple and unique challenges it faced during the past few years.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will arrive in Sri Lanka on April 24th, on a one-day official visit to inaugurate Tehran-assisted $529 million worth Uma Oya multipurpose development project with 120MW hydro power generation capacity, official sources said.
President Joe Biden says the US "helped Israel take down nearly all of the incoming drones and missiles" from Iran.
Israeli military says more than 55 rockets fired from Lebanon to Israel over past hour More than 55 rockets have been fired from Lebanon to Israel over the past hour, according to the Israeli military spokesperson.
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has been the best-performing currency among emerging markets in the first five months of 2023 with spot returns of 26.25% as the US dollar (USD) fell below Rs. 300 for the first since April 2022, Bloomberg data revealed.
SriLankan Airlines, the exclusive ground operator at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), has initiated a phased upgrade of airport ground support
Sri Lanka yesterday condemned the attack on the Iranian Consulate in Damascus and called for strict adherence to Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic Relations,
President Joe Biden has promised Israel "ironclad" US support amid fears that Tehran could launch reprisals for an attack that killed senior Iranians.
Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon emphasized the need for heightened security measures in light of the upcoming Ramadan festival and Sinhala and Hindu New Year celebration
Colonization, bloodshed, war crimes, occupation, controversial military bases. These are all issues intertwined in the collective history of the United States, Japan and the Philippines.
Israel's military said on Sunday that it was reducing its numbers of soldiers from southern Gaza, leaving just one brigade in the area.
Sri Lanka’s central bank has bought 484.8 million US dollars from forex markets in the first two months of the year, official data show as the monetary authority continued to operate deflationary policy.
President says Rupee to appreciate to Rs. 280 against US Dollar. President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday indicated that the Rupee will appreciate against the US Dollar in the coming months.
International Cricket Council today revealed the shortlisted candidates for the ICC Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month awards.
Many people in the Education Ministry were startled when they discovered their own education Ministry website was being invaded.
Apple is still on the hunt for the next revolutionary product to help it remain dominant in the market and to serve as new sources of revenue after abandoning its plans to develop an electric vehicle of its own.
According to latest reports Spanish holiday hotspots and resorts are in crisis amid a drought.
Sri Lanka's women's side created history in East London on Wednesday as they registered their first series triumph over South Africa in any format.
The attempt by some MPs to dissolve Parliament by passing a resolution has ended up in failure according to a parliamentarian who wished to remain anonymous.
Apple has achieved truly exceptional brand value growth this year, with its brand value increasing by USD219 billion in a single year to USD516.6 billion. This year’s growth
Sri Lanka has been awarded,the best destination for solo female travelers in 2024.
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has dropped from Rs. 295.57 to RS. 295.20.
The state-owned supermarket chain, ‘Lanka Sathosa’ has announced a reduction in the price of imported eggs
Sri Lanka has reported over 600,000 tourist arrivals within the first three months of this year (2024).
Top Iranian military commanders were among the seven Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp (IRGC) officials killed in an airstrike on the country’s consulate building in Damascus, Syria, according to Iranian officials and state-affiliated media, which blamed Israel for the attack.
According to US Media,The Singapore cargo ship Dali, chartered by Maersk which crashed into the Baltimore, US bridge on Tuesday 26th March 2024 was carrying 764 tons of hazardous materials bound for Sri Lanka.
Israel’s military has withdrawn from Gaza’s largest hospital, Al-Shifa, after a 14-day siege that witnesses and Palestinian officials say has left buildings largely destroyed and bodies strewn across the complex.
Some of the anti-government protesters who took to the streets of Jerusalem on Sunday, calling for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign, were family members of the hostages being held in Gaza.
Sri Lanka’s total on the second day in Chittagong was the highest scored in Tests without any batsman reaching a century -- improving on India’s 524-9 against New Zealand at Kanpur in 1976.
The total daily requirement of the price of an egg is likely to be below Rs. 35 during the coming festive season,according to the Ministry of Agriculture.
The UAE fuel price committee has announced petrol and diesel prices for the month of April 2024. The new rates will apply from April 1 and are as follows:
Pope Francis called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in his traditional Easter message delivered following renewed concerns over the health of the 87-year-old pontiff.
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has announced revision of petrol prices from midnight.
Acccording to a report from the Department of Census and Statistics,the minimum expenditure required by a person to fulfil their basic needs for a month has gone up by 144 per cent in January 2024 when compared to 2019.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned Europe is in a "pre-war era" and Ukraine must not be defeated by Russia for the good of the whole continent.
The Earth’s rotation isn’t always constant, leading to the need for adjustments in our clocks. Recent satellite measurements reveal that the Earth’s rotation is slowing down faster than before due to melting ice in places like Greenland and Antarctica.
The Sri Lankan Prime minister said on Wednesday that China has pledged to develop the island nation’s strategic deep seaport and the capital’s airport after talks with his counterpart in Beijing.
A senior Consultant Pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said today that there is an increase in the spread of hand-foot-and-mouth disease among schoolchildren these days.
The final phase of the construction of the flyover at the Kohuwala junction will be completed within the next three months, Minister of Highways Bandula Guanwardena said.
The Development Lotteries Board (DLB) has increased its contributions to the President’s Fund and the government after achieving its highest-ever profit in its 40-year history.
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has taken legal action against former Governor of the Central Bank Ajith Nivard Cabraal and four others for causing a loss of Rs. 1,843.3 million to the government through the purchase of Treasury Bills.
Mumbai was the fastest-growing billionaire capital in the world, adding 26 in the year
President Ranil Wickremesinghe attended the inauguration of the “German-Sri Lanka Friendship New Women’s Hospital” in Karapitiya Galle, hailed as the largest maternity hospital in South Asia, yesterday.
Rajitha is understood to have injured his back while playing in the first Test in Sylhet. Kasun Rajitha had played a key role in Sri Lanka's win in the first Test
Lanka’s rupee opened at 301.00/20 to the US dollar in the spot forex market on Wednesday, stronger from 301.90/302.00 on Tuesday, dealers said, while bond yields were down.
India has signed a grant of Rs.150 million to build houses and infrastructure facilities in the sacred town of Anuradhapura,in Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lankan rupee, which appreciated by 12.1 per cent against the US dollar in 2023, continued to show an appreciation of 6.7 per cent thus far in 2024.
Easter flights could see disruption this weekend as trade union members jostle with their employers.
Sri Lanka's central bank lowered interest rates by 50 basis points in an unexpected move on Tuesday and said there was space to ease policy further as it prioritises growth to steer the economy out of its worst financial crisis in decades.
A conference on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) organized by the High Commission of India, in partnership with Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Technology, was held in Colombo,recently.
Sri Lanka will transfer expressways, land and local debt to a separate state owned enterprise, called Sahasya Investments Limited, following a cabinet decision.
According to a report conducted by the sectoral oversight committee on energy and transport Government vehicles running at high costs can be reduced to much lower costs.
Sri Lanka's working landscape is set for a significant change with the recent approval of a proposal to raise the national minimum wage.
The Police Computer Crimes Investigation Bureau is urging the public to be aware and report on cyber harassment. With the increasing reliance on the internet, online threats and bullying have become a growing concern.
The three main candidates who will run for the presidency are Ranil Wickremesinghe from the UNP, Sajith Premadasa from the SJB and Anura Kumara Dissanayake from the NPP.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe spoke about the necessity of a new economic reform program for the country’s economic recovery. He urged collective support from all citizens to prevent the next generation from inheriting the hardships of the past economic crisis.
India has announced that there will be a ban on onion exports indefinitely - a surprise move that comes ahead of a general election and is set to exacerbate high prices in some overseas markets.
The State Minister of Finance Dr.Ranjith Siyamabalapitiya has announced that they will come up with a strategy to stabilize the prices of essential goods in the market.
Sri Lanka is taking a step forward in promoting electric vehicles (EVs) with the launch of the "Charge While You Shop"
