Politics LNP - Govt. plans to open country within two months: Tourism Minister
The Government has planned to open up the country within two months after vaccinating its citizens at least with a single dose, Tourism Minister Prasanna…
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Sports LNP - Dasun Shanaka set to be named new ODI and T20 Captain
The game of musical chairs for captaincy in Sri Lankan cricket is set for the next round, as according to the latest reports the board will be dropping Kusal…
Politics LNP - Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association urges for relief measures from Hon. Prime Minister
Sri Lanka Retailers Association (SLRA), the apex body of Sri Lanka’s Organised Retail Sector (ORS) consisting of last mile retailers, met Hon. Prime Minister…
Technology LNP - Sri Lanka to raise concerns with US on travel advise
The Sri Lankan Government is to raise concerns with the United States over an updated travel advise which maintains that there is a threat of terrorist attacks…
Travel LNP - UL resumes Colombo - Moscow route after 6-year break
National carrier SriLankan Airlines will resume flights to the Russian capital, Moscow from 30 June where it will operate a weekly scheduled flight between…
Business LNP - Update: Basil finally gets Finance
Basil Rajapaksa was sworn in as the Finance Minister before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa a short while ago. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa who held this…
Technology LNP - Home appliances to be produced at H’tota industrial park
The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) will soon be able to facilitate manufacturing of home appliances within 12 months due to a number of efforts…
Politics LNP - Govt. sets up new ministry for economic policy
The government issued a special gazette notification earlier today establishing a new ministry. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa via the gazatte notification…
Technology LNP - Tourists no longer require Foreign Min approval to enter SL
Tourists will be able to visit Sri Lanka with relaxed rules and regulations despite the rapid spread of COVID-19 as per the renewed health guidelines issued by…
Health LNP - Pfizer vaccination in Colombo postponed
The Pfizer vaccination in Colombo which was underway as the second dose for the AstraZeneca vaccine, has been postponed as the AstraZeneca vaccine will be…
Business LNP - Priority given to import electric vehicles to reduce air pollution
A cabinet Memorandum was presented last week in view give priority to import electric vehicles to reduce air pollution in the country, Environment Minister…
Business LNP - United States provides USD 75 mn
The funding agreement directs a portion of the loan to businesses that are owned by women, led by women, or provide a product or service that empowers women.…
Politics LNP - Digital ID rollout needs to be expedited – Minister Namal Rajapaksa
Speaking at a Policy Dialogue on “National Transformation through Digital ID “organized by the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL), held as a virtual meeting…
Technology LNP - Consultative Committee on Defence approves Kotelawala Defence University Bill
The Consultative Committee on Defence recently agreed to present the General Sir John Kotelawala National Defence University Bill to Parliament for the second…
Technology LNP - CCC applauds govt. efforts to expedite vaccination drive
The government’s efforts in expediting the vaccination drive across the country was well received by the local business community as it is the only viable path…
Education LNP - 20 channels to telecast online education soon
With the aim of promoting online based education system, the cabinet ministers had agreed to broadcast all school subjects as programs through 20 television…
Health LNP - Sri Lanka on alert as Lambda spreads in over 30 countries
Sri Lanka is on alert as the Lambda variant of the coronavirus was found to be spreading in some 30 countries and could even be resistant to current Covid…
Technology LNP - Nurses to carry out island-wide protest campaign on Thursday
The Government Nursing Officers Association has decided to launch an Island-wide protest campaign on Thursday (08) against the decision of the Cabinet not to…
Health LNP - 50,000 more doses of Sputnik V vaccines arrive
A stock of 50,000 Russian made Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines were brought to the country this morning, the airport Duty Manager said. The vaccines were flown in…
Sports LNP - Cricketers sign tour contracts for India series
Sri Lanka’s top national cricketers have made themselves available for the home series against India this month after agreeing to sign tour contracts. As part…
Politics LNP - Gazette issued nominating Basil as national list MP
The elections commission today issued an Extra-Ordinary gazette notification announcing Basil Rohana Rajapaksa as a national list MP. The SLPP nominated him…
Business LNP - Coronavirus: Daily case count drops to 816 amidst health sector strikes
The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that another 235 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, moving the daily total of new…
Health LNP - Sri Lanka confirms 32 more Covid-19 deaths
The Director General of Health Services has confirmed another 32 coronavirus related deaths in the country for July 04, increasing the death toll due to the…
Business LNP - JAT Holdings announces forthcoming IPO and Virtual Investor Forum
JAT Holdings, Sri Lanka’s trusted industry leader in finishing and furnishing, recently announced the firm’s intention to enter an Initial Public Offering…