LNP - New virus discovered in China that can affect brain
A new virus, dubbed wetland virus (WELV), has been discovered in China that can spread to humans through tick bites, causing neurological disease in s...
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LNP - Tourism generates US$ 282mn in August
Earnings from tourism have climbed in August and so were the arrivals, although not quite up to the level targeted by authorities. The tourism trade, ...
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LNP - Central Bank relaxes mandatory export conversion period
The Central Bank has relaxed the mandatory export conversion period in the latest exports proceeds conversion rule which came into effect from 4 Novem...
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LNP - Fragmented tour guides sector risks SL’s ability to cater to tourism targets: Study
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is grappling with lower number of licensed tour guides, which could threaten the country’s ability to cater to the ex...
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LNP - Exporters caution against risky election promises
The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE), ahead of the country’s upcoming presidential election, urged candidates to avoid making unreal...
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LNP - State owned enterprises should no longer be a burden to country - Sajith
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa said that state-owned enterprises (SOE) can no more be a burden to the country, e...
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LNP - Japan set to do its part over Sri Lanka debt woes:Japanese Finance Minister
Japan is prepared to "do its part" over Sri Lanka's debt issue, but other creditors, such as China and India, should also be involved in efforts to re...
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LNP - Prices of popular brands of vehicles decline, ideal time to buy vehicles: Vehicle Importers
With the decrease in demand, fuel shortages and increase in leasing interests, the prices of several popular brands of vehicle in the market have decr...
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LNP - Prize money announced for T20 World Cup 2022
The ICC announced that the winning side at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 in Melbourne on November 13 would receive prize money of $1.6 million, wit...
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LNP - President proposes ADB to establish International University on Climate Change in SL
President Ranil Wickremesinghe proposed to establish an International University on Climate Change in Sri Lanka with the support of the Asian Developm...
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LNP - Maithripala files writ petition against magisterial inquiry relating Easter Sunday attacks
Former President Maithripala Sirisena today filed a writ petition in Court of Appeal challenging the magisterial inquiry and issuance of summons again...
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LNP - UK supports SL to tackle the impacts of climate change
The United Kingdom is fully committed to supporting all countries including Sri Lanka to tackle the impacts of climate change, a senior UK government ...
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LNP - RW, Modi discuss Sri Lanka’s economic crisis in Tokyo
President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed Sri Lanka's debt restructuring when the two held informal discussions...
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LNP - Japan says ready to play leading role with creditors to restructure Lankan debt
Sri Lanka’s second largest bilateral lender Japan yesterday expressed willingness to play a leading role with fellow creditors to restructure Sri La...
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LNP - FitsAir takes to smarter flying as Sri Lanka’s first private scheduled intl. carrier
FitsAir of Aberdeen Holdings will become Sri Lanka’s first private scheduled international passenger carrier from next week offering affordable and ...
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LNP - Fresh circular issued restricting public officials use of social media
Public officials expressing opinions and views on social media without following the provisions under the Establishments Code will be subject to disci...
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LNP - Apparels, textiles boost August exports income
August merchandise exports income tops US$ 1.2bn Apparel & textile exports up 15% to US$ 565mn Jan-Aug. cumulative exports up 12% to US$ 8.85bn Cu...
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LNP - Colombo port set to lose out from new direct container shipping service between Chattogram and Dubai
A direct container shipping service is to be launched between Chattogram, Bangladesh and Dubai avoiding the Colombo Port, a Bangladeshi media report s...
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LNP - Power cut schedule for today announced
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved the request made by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to impose power cuts for two ...
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LNP - ADB plans to provide US$ 14bn to ease food crisis, promote long-term food security in APAC
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday announced plans to provide at least US$ 14 billion over 2022–2025 in a comprehensive programme of support...
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LNP - Police arrested Army Suranga with a firearm in Mulleriyawa
The two underworld gangsters Buddhika Prasad alias 'Army Suranga' and Chamara Chaturanga, were arrested last night in Walpola in the Mulleriyawa polic...
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LNP - Tourism back on track for recovery: SLTDA Chief says on World Tourism Day
Tourist arrivals for the first three weeks of September have reached 21,000. Provisional data shared by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (S...
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LNP - Circular allowing govt employees to take 5-year no-pay leave issued
A circular has been published granting five-year no-pay leave for public officers to be spent in or out of the country, without affecting their senior...
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