Business LNP - HNB records over Rs. 100 Bn in volume on PAYFAST for 1H
In an effort to enhance the nation’s digital financial landscape in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC recently…
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Business LNP - Influx of funds from IMF, China & Bangladesh to strengthen Sri Lankan reserves
Sri Lankan reserves have been strengthened by the receipt of influx of USD 787 Million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and USD 150 Million from…
Politics LNP - 5,858 Covid patients treated in 13 Ayurvedic Hospitals; 4,720 fully recovered: Minister
Some 5,858 Covid patients were treated in 13 Ayurvedic Hospitals while 4,720 of them have fully recovered by now, State Minister of Indigenous Medicine…
Health LNP - ASP’s wife and son died of COVID-19
The wife and only son of an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) attached to the IGP's Secretariat, has died due to the COVID-19. The ASP is also receiving…
Health LNP - 85% Covid deaths among those with chronic diseases: HPB Director
The Health Ministry said today that 85% of the 6,985 Covid-19 deaths that have been reported upto August 13, were among people who were suffering from chronic…
Health LNP - More vaccines for Army-driven vaccination, less for hospitals, MOH: GMOA
The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) today charged that large stocks of COVID-19 vaccines were provided for vaccination rollout by the Sri Lanka…
Technology LNP - Bail refused for Rishad’s wife and her father for the third time
Bail applications filed on behalf of the wife of Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen and her father were today rejected by Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court, for…
Politics LNP - President declares emergency regulations on provision of essential food
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has declared Emergency regulations on the provision of essential foods with effect from midnight today, Presidential Media…
Crime LNP - Notice to people who didn’t receive Rs. 2,000 allowance: Ministry
The Home Affairs Ministry today requested people who have not yet received the allowance of Rs. 2,000 to appeal through the respective Grama Niladhari in…
Crime LNP - Rs. 500 counterfeit currency notes circulating in several areas; arrested suspects reveal
Three persons have been arrested with 602 counterfeit currency notes of Rs. 500 by the Special Task Force of Police (STF) during a raid in Seeduwa. The STF…
Health LNP - Covid-19: Govt. to provide indigenous medicines to all families
The Government has planned to implement a program to provide indigenous immune strengthening medicines and immune strengthening porridge to all families in the…
Sports LNP - Proteas arrive in Sri Lanka for limited-overs series
The South African Cricket Team arrived in Colombo on Thursday as they are all set to begin their limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka next week. The matches give…
Technology LNP - Govt. actively pursuing blockchain technology to facilitate digital currencies - Namal
The State Minister of Digital Technology and Enterprise Development Namal Rajapaksa delivered the keynote address on the theme “Digital Inclusion and…
Health LNP - Key data on effectiveness of vaccines soon
Key data on the effectiveness of Covid vaccines currently used in Sri Lanka, against new variants, is to be submitted to the relevant authorities soon, Daily…
Crime LNP - Covid spread contained in Colombo city limits: Medical Officer
The COVID-19 virus had been contained to a great extent in Colombo City, Chief Medical Officer of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Dr. Ruwan Wijayamuni said…
Health LNP - 2.3 mn doses of Sinopharm vaccines brought in today
Sri Lanka has today received 2.3 million doses of Sinopharm vaccines from China freighted by two SriLankan Airlines aircraft, the airport duty manager said. He…
Crime LNP - Further extension of lockdown could save nearly 10,000 lives: Report
If the current lockdown was extended till October 2, a total of 10,000 Covid-19 deaths could be prevented, a report issued by a team of independent technical…
Technology LNP - 'Super Delta' variant on the rampage?: J'pura Immunology, Molecular Medicine Dept. raises doubt
The Immunology and Molecular Medicine Department of Sri Jayewardenepura University suspects that the vast spread of COVID variants would be a 'Super Delta…
Politics LNP - Minister instructs to formulate short-term method for non and semi-vaccinated 60+ group: GMOA
The Health Minister instructed the Epidemiology Unit to formulate and publish a short-term method of vaccination for the non-vaccinated and semi-vaccinated…
Travel LNP - Visa fees and fines revised: Immigration and Emigration Dept.
The Immigration and Emigration Department announced today that the visa fees and fines have been revised as per the new Immigration and Emigration Regulations…
Health LNP - 60% of the above 30 population now fully vaccinated - Army Commander
Army Commander General Shavendra Silva told Daily Mirror that 60 percent of the population, who were above 30 years of age, had now been fully vaccinated in…
Business LNP - UK’s ‘Global Business Outlook’ honours ComBank Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
Confers awards for ‘Best SME Bank’ in Sri Lanka and ‘Best Foreign Bank’ in Bangladesh in 2021 The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been declared the ‘Best SME…
Health LNP - Sri Lankans over 18 will be fully vaccinated by November end - Keheliya
All Sri Lankans over the age of 18 years will be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus before the end of November, Minister of Health Keheliya…
Crime LNP - CSE’s All Share Price Index hits new all-time high
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) reached an all-time high today, hitting 8,920.71 points. The ASPI today surpassed the…