News from 2021

The government has decided to amend the Penal Code to enforce the law against those who spread false propaganda on the internet. M…

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Sri Lankan selectors have included newcomer Praveen Jayawickrama in the 18-member squad for the forthcoming two Test matches again…

Sri Lanka will import 39,000 tonnes of dehydrated coconut chips to manufacture coconut oil to meet the local demand for edible oil…

Issuing a statement, organisers of Mrs World Inc said they are fully aware of the alleged incident involving Caroline Jurie at the…

Payment of Additional Compensation under the Sri Lanka Deposit Insurance and Liquidity Support Scheme The Central Bank of Sri Lank…

The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to suspend business of Swarnamahal Financial Services PLC (SFSP), …

The Government of Sri Lanka has signed a loan agreement of USD 500 million with the China Development Bank (CDB). The Ministry of …

India reported another record daily surge in coronavirus infections Monday to overtake Brazil as the second-worst hit country. The…

A Gazette Extraordinary has been issued establishing a ‘Hambantota Managed Elephant Reserve’ under the Fauna and Flora Protect…

Necessary steps have been taken to provide a bottle of quality, local coconut oil at a control price of Rs. 450, said Minister of …

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Leading Aircraftman Roshan Abeysundara of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) says that set a new Asian record by swimming 59.3 kilometers …

Considering the recent inquiries on virtual currency usage in the international and domestic markets, the Central Bank of Sri Lank…

SLIM Elects New President and EXCO at 51st Annual General Meeting The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) held its 51st Annual…

Sri Lanka is reported to be eyeing Government to Government agreements to purchase crude oil on long-term credit. Ceylon Petroleum…

Sri Lanka Police said that there is an increase in road accidents in the country. Five deaths were reported due to road traffic ac…

The daily wage of plantation workers was increased to Rs. 1,000 and the government was able to provide it before the festive seaso…

Farmers in the Eastern Province have received a bumper harvest of cucumber this time. Those who have cultivated cucumber in their …

The Government will provide nearly three million low-income families with a cash allowance of Rs. 5,000 in view of the upcoming Si…

Power Minister Dullas Alahapperuma yesterday said that two hydro power plants will generate power this year. He was speaking at an…

International flights between India and Sri Lanka are scheduled to commence by the end of this month under a bilateral “air bubb…

China’s Sinopharm vaccine will not be given to Sri Lankans until the safety aspect of the vaccine is ensured by the health autho…

Sri Lanka Cricket appointed a new Selection Committee on Thursday (08). Sri Lanka Cricket said the 06-member panel was ratified by…

Ajith Mannapperuma was sworn in on Friday (09) as a Member of Parliament in the presence of the Speaker, replacing Ranjan Ramanaya…